Dana wrote:
- In my case, I'm a serious fanfic writer so I need to understand
what readers are interested in.
That's an unusual approach. Most fan writers write what they like to read as opposed to what other readers like.
- Who knows? Maybe if I had a better analysis, I'd like
the form better.
I've honestly never seen any fan converted to h/c through discussions of the genre. I'm not saying it couldn't happen. As I said in a post a couple of days ago, if I were interested in converting fans to h/c I'd recommend they read the genre. But I think you've already done that and came up empty. And I believe we've discussed h/c on FC while you were a member. I can't think of anything to add to what has been discussed there. If I come up with anything, I'll post it to FC.
I could be wrong, but I think appreciation of h/c almost has to be an instinctual reaction. Though if there is anyone who took to h/c via a more scholarly approach, that might be the best person to advise you.
Carol Mc
From: Mac4781@aol.com
Dana wrote:
- In my case, I'm a serious fanfic writer so I need to understand
what readers are interested in.
That's an unusual approach. Most fan writers write what they like to read
as
opposed to what other readers like.
Having written in something of a minority field, I know that I have deliberately included elements slanted towards mainstream fanfic in order to make the story more palatable for the general reader. (Though someone at Redemption told me she'd spotted those bits a mile off and felt they actually weakened the story.)
Neil
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Neil Faulkner