From: Ashton7@aol.com
Although I can understand how that might work for some, I don't normally
find
myself compelled to write fan fiction because I want to "fix" some aspect
of
a series I like.
Whereas in my case it's precisely the reason why I turned to writing fanfic in the first place. Different strokes etc.
OTOH, B7 is the *only* series I have ever got fannish about, whereas for many people a fannish approach to a number of series (not just telefantasy) seems to be common. If you're fannish about one series, chances are you'll be fannish about several. Assuming that 'fannish' can be satisfactorily defined in the first place.
I find myself compelled to write fan fiction because I become so caught up in the characters and the show (or perhaps simply some aspect of the characters or the show) that I begin to have ideas for
stories.
Ah, but what is it about the characters or show that make them so captivating? Are there any general principles that might be extracted? Do shows that generate fandoms have any particular common factor(s)?
Intriguing.
Neil