Sometimes I think it's a little sad that so many of the best authors are so unknown. On the other hand, we all like different things and that's ok.
Some fandoms have a lot more flaming and the things I mentioned above than others. Like marketing, attention isn't always positive, even if it gets you noticed. I'd rather be ignored than have everyone talk about how much I suck. ;)
It's interesting what you say about original fiction. I recently wrote a long story and when I started, I had specific actors in mind as the characters. As I wrote, though, I really felt like they became original. When someone who read it asked me "So is Rodrigo really Orlando?" I felt disappointed that Rodrigo wasn't himself in their minds. That's so silly though - I can't control what my readers think. And I know I wouldn't want that when I'm a reader.
Thanks for the compliments. They are always nice to have, even if I'm trying to let go of the notion of actively *needing* them. :)
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Date: 2007-03-26 12:16 am (UTC)Some fandoms have a lot more flaming and the things I mentioned above than others. Like marketing, attention isn't always positive, even if it gets you noticed. I'd rather be ignored than have everyone talk about how much I suck. ;)
It's interesting what you say about original fiction. I recently wrote a long story and when I started, I had specific actors in mind as the characters. As I wrote, though, I really felt like they became original. When someone who read it asked me "So is Rodrigo really Orlando?" I felt disappointed that Rodrigo wasn't himself in their minds. That's so silly though - I can't control what my readers think. And I know I wouldn't want that when I'm a reader.
Thanks for the compliments. They are always nice to have, even if I'm trying to let go of the notion of actively *needing* them. :)
*snuggles*