Writers of Firefly FanFic, wanna start something mighty?

POSTED BY: KayleeGirl
UPDATED: Wednesday, March 7, 2007 04:44
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KAYLEEGIRL

Sunday, March 4, 2007 11:25 PM

I'm calling on all writerly Browncoats who are dedicated to turning out professional quality Firefly fanfic to start up an online writers group.

Let's keep an eye on the time when our local Borders or other book emporium will have Firefly novels crowding out the Star Trek and Star Wars novels in the SF & F section. Many of us who posted on the "Fanfic Writers, Why Do You Write?" thread of not so long ago have expressed the desire to become published authors or are already involved in other serious projects (like Virtual Firefy). Let's give each other a push from time to time -- and help develop new, like-minded folk to join in the effort.

I propose we start up a series of threads on serious writerly concerns as a first step. We can talk about possible topics soon but...

...first things first: Let's pick a name for our group so we can identify these threads easily. A little while ago in "Writers of FanFic, why do you write?", there were several suggestions for possible names so I'll list them here to start things off. Let's get some more before we decide. Here's what we've got so far:

Rim Writers
'Verse Writers
Scribblers on the Rim
Marginal Folk
Marginal Browncoats

Do ya think "Big Damn Writers" would be too egotistical? Hey, it'd be something to live up to!

If I'm gonna dream, I'm gonna dream big.

SOFI

Sunday, March 4, 2007 11:38 PM

wow! that sounds really exciting! i'd *love* to be involved.

i'm part of an online writers group consisting of friends i made on a writing course and it really is a good way to maintain motivation. one of these friends has pubished a book since i last saw them! made me consider my fanfics and comic script pretty poor fare!

not sure about a name =) they all sound shiny!

~sofi~

GWEK

Sunday, March 4, 2007 11:42 PM

Personally, I like "Big Damned Scribblers" (uniquely Firefly, hopefully a little lighthearted, and I can hear Mal calling writers "scribblers").

Speaking as the head writer of the Virtual Firefly series over at www.stillflying.net, I'd be interested to see how this shapes up (and some of our staff probably would be, too).

If we can perhaps provide a home (as a sub-section of our forum), let me know!

www.stillflying.net: "Here's how it might have been..."

STEAMER

Sunday, March 4, 2007 11:54 PM

Game on!

For obvious reasons, I'm partial to "VerseWriters" as a group name. I think we could start up writing workshops - p'raps start off with character-specific ones, or maybe plot-bunny threads in case somebody comes up with a plot bunny and can't think how to bring it to fruition. Or, best of all, how about writing challenges? For instance, I suggested a sex-free writing challenge in another thread a while back...

Gwek, did you have a fanfic archive or somesuch in mind? 'Twould be mighty shiny of you to start such a home on sf.net. (Gah, I gotta get caught up over there soon.)

Inara's wile
Quickly renders
In a twist
Mal's suspenders
FIREFLY

KAYLEEGIRL

Monday, March 5, 2007 12:41 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by GWEK:

If we can perhaps provide a home (as a sub-section of our forum), let me know!

www.stillflying.net: "Here's how it might have been..."

GWEK, thanks for the idea. Let's see what shakes loose here first. I was thinking about starting my own bulletin board site (not that I have any idea how! yet) but flying on your great virtual verse would be, well you know...shiny!

I like the name suggestion, too.

P.S. to Steamer: Can't think of why you'd have that preference for "Verse Writers"...

If I'm gonna dream, I'm gonna dream big.

BLACKBEANIE

Monday, March 5, 2007 3:45 AM

I'm in.

And Big Damn Writers sounds fine to me.

The Crow: Serenity
Coming March 2007

YINYANG

Monday, March 5, 2007 3:51 AM

I'd be willing to help you all out if you need betas or something (I'll chip in on discussions, too, if nobody minds), although I'm probably one of the least serious writers here (I'm keeping it a hobby so that it stays fun for me).

And, when you do figure out a name, shiney!

Rules and voting: http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=22892

FIDDLER

Monday, March 5, 2007 3:53 AM

I love "Big Damned Scribblers" Though I don't know if I should be posting an opinion on this since I have yet to share any of my stuff. *shrugs*

"Am I talking to Miranda now?"

YINYANG

Monday, March 5, 2007 4:03 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Fiddler:
I love "Big Damned Scribblers" Though I don't know if I should be posting an opinion on this since I have yet to share any of my stuff. *shrugs*

Don't worry - I haven't shared anything yet, either (stupid already-being-stuck-towards-the-beginning-of-the-story).

I bet if you do, though, that it will be liked by someone (on account of there being a whole lot of someones here). Just a thought.

Rules and voting: http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=22892

SPACEANJL

Monday, March 5, 2007 12:01 PM

I like the idea in priciple, but I'm way too paranoid to share my ideas until I post them.

But I'm all up for thrashing out character motivations and backgrounds. Just so long as it remains true to the Jossverse. And I'm up to my elbows in plot bunnies - anyone wants a few, they're welcome. Droppings are smallish...

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