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Viv
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Pip, is this because the show or series is taking a turn that will make your story irrelevant or contradictory? You can always say something like "spoilers through episode 14" or something. Some of the best X-Files fic,for instance, is set during season 4 and never mentions Doggett or William or any of the rest of that mess. Don't let the source material get you down! If you have a good idea, run with it.
Oh, and about submitting WIPs for the challenge... I don't think we have a rule that says you can't. Just finish the intro chapter and post it as a WIP.  |
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NancyBrooke
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| Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 7:29 pm Post subject: |
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What she said!
(and I am so intrigued!  ).
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NeumeIndil
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| Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 11:05 pm Post subject: |
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My first challenge entry is *STILL* a WIP, from over a year ago, and is competing in the MEFAs as a work in progress. No worries, Pip, just get it on paper.
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PippinIonad
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| Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2009 12:53 am Post subject: |
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| Viv wrote: | Pip, is this because the show or series is taking a turn that will make your story irrelevant or contradictory? You can always say something like "spoilers through episode 14" or something. Some of the best X-Files fic,for instance, is set during season 4 and never mentions Doggett or William or any of the rest of that mess. Don't let the source material get you down! If you have a good idea, run with it.
Oh, and about submitting WIPs for the challenge... I don't think we have a rule that says you can't. Just finish the intro chapter and post it as a WIP. |
No, I physically can't write it. it's hard to explain, but I'm waiting for tonight in the hope they really haven't commited show suicide.  |
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NeumeIndil
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| Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2009 10:10 pm Post subject: |
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Viv, PipIo and Eira, we're good to go!
Now that the deadline looms (on the 15th, gods help me!) it's time to start thinking about the Beta portion of this circus.
If there are any fandoms you cannot or don't feel comfortable acting as a beta reader for, please let me know.
Example: I know squat about Dr. Who, except that there's a phone booth thing that jumps time warps, and everyone has lovely British accents.  I won't be a very good beta on a Dr. Whoverse story, but would be a much better fit for RENT or Harry Potter.
Also if there's a rating you're not cool with (NC-17 comes to mind), might be best to note it just in case.
Thanks, and if you're anything like me, happy last minute scrambling!
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NancyBrooke
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| Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2009 9:43 am Post subject: |
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Squee! Excited ... just finished. Yippee! 
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NancyBrooke
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| Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2009 12:54 pm Post subject: |
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Neu, could you publish a list of the fandoms folks are writing in for this challenge, but without writers attached? That way we would all know what fandom we might be asked to beta in but maintain some of the fun suspense.
If someone is uncomfortable or feels unqualified to beta a particular fandom, they could email you privately.
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Viv
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| Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2009 2:04 pm Post subject: |
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I think the canon part of beta will be fudgy on this challenge. Authors should be double-checking their own canon or getting an in-that-fandom second opinion if they are uncertain about canonicity.
I certainly don't expect my beta (poor sap) to know Terminator through and through.
That said, I'm perfectly happy doing comma-type beta for any fandom. So, though I'd be happy to read 'em, just don't hold me responsible for knowing anything about Cordelia/Angel or the nuances of ST:TOS (pre-reboot), for instance.
Is anybody writing in TrueBlood? I just started watching the series, am only two episodes into it, but it's so fun. |
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NeumeIndil
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What I think we have:
LotR
Harry Potter
Hitchhiker's Guide
Star Trek (original and DS 9 or Next Gen.)
Dr. Who
Phantom of the Opera
300
If I've missed your fandom, PM or email me and I'll adendumize the list. (I like that new word I just made up. )
I can't beta Hitchhiker's Guide or Dr. Who, but beyond that, I can handle pretty much all of the rest.
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NancyBrooke
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(You know you're a geek when:)
I'm cool with betaing any of those.
Thanks!
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Viv
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| Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2009 10:43 pm Post subject: |
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| I'm clueless about 300. Rest of 'em are good for me, tho. |
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NeumeIndil
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| NeumeIndil wrote: | What I think we have:
LotR
Harry Potter
Hitchhiker's Guide
Star Trek (original and DS 9 or Next Gen.)
Dr. Who
Phantom of the Opera
300 |
Terminator
And I <3 NB's answer up there. Ain't it the truth!
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vladazhael
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I wouldn't be of any use for anything in the Dr. Who universe, and probably not much better for Phantom of the Opera - I read it a few years ago, but my feelings on Andrew Lloyd Weber are somewhat less than friendly , so I don't know the musical well. 
Anything else, I'm up for - as long as I, you know, actually WRITE something...
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NancyBrooke
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| Viv wrote: | | I'm clueless about 300. Rest of 'em are good for me, tho. |
There's only one thing you really need to know about 300: Gerard Butler is nearly naked throughout 
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I think I'm okay with all those fandoms. Now all I need to do is get my finger out and finish my own silly story!
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