Naughty Boys (posted on Fanfiction.net)
Summary: Late one night, Tony and McGee are the only ones left at NCIS and
decide to do something they’ve always wanted. Will they be caught breaking the rules or will they finally be able to give in to their urges? (Humor) – Oneshot, COMPLETE
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Last month I attended that huge multi-media event in San Diego known as Comic-Con 2010. There I attended a panel called “Writing for Television” and found it very interesting that many of the tips they gave to aspiring tv writers, could also be used as tips for writing fanfiction. So I decided to do a post about it and give you guys the benefit of the advice too.
Know your show.
In the seminar, they stressed the importance of knowing the show before you attempt to write a “spec script” (speculative screenplay) for it. Not only should you watch the show, you should study anything you can get your hands on about it – read articles online and in magazines, watch behind-the-scenes videos, read interviews with the actors and anyone behind the camera, and basically get every tidbit about it that you possibly can.
The same can be said for fanfiction. Most people who read fanfic want their characters in character, and a storyline that is consistent with the show. That’s not to say that you can’t write things that are AU (alternate universe), but if you’re just starting out in fanfiction it’s best to stick to the basics. So follow the same advice and do what a prospective scriptwriter would do – study your show.
New chapters are up!
Black Cat (posted on fanfiction.net)
Summary: An old fashioned horror story, Supernatural style – Sam & Dean are on the hunt for something they’ve never seen before. Soon Dean will be in Hell. He just wants is to do his job, but Sam hopes for a way out of the deal. Angst! & some Hurt! Dean/ Protective!Sam
Sam and Dean finally figure out what kind of creature they’re dealing with in Chapter Eighteen
Dean figures out a clever way to catch the creature in Chapter Nineteen
Sam and Dean are on the hunt in Chapter Twenty
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Chapter Eleven is now up!
The Cavalry Rides Again (posted on fanfiction.net)
Summary: Set after ‘South by Southwest’ – Called to the aid of an old friend, the NCIS cavalry rides out again but this time Tony is hiding a dangerous secret. Ensemble cast in beginning, then hurt/comfort with Sick!Tony in end. Gibbs/Tony father/son/friendship. Not Slash.
Click here to read how Gibbs deals with an ever increasingly ailing Tony in Chapter Eleven
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More NCIS Fanfiction….
Hello All,
Here’s a fantastic White Collar fanfic that I thought I’d recommend. I’m a big fan of White Collar and was very happy when an update from one of my favorite authors on fanfiction.net said that she’d penned a fic for the series.
Enjoy!
Fortunate Son by Gaelicspirit
Summary – Caught in the demolition of an abandoned building, Peter and Neal are hurt, trapped, and running out of time. But it’s in those moments they realize that it’s not enough to know what someone is. To learn who they are, they have to ask the big questions.
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Joshua Jackson, currently starring in the Fox hit series Fringe, was in San Diego a few weeks ago for a big convention. No it wasn’t Comic-Con 2010, it was “Pacey-Con”, where he celebrated all things Dawson’s Creek and even read some Pacey fanfiction.
A star of a hit tv series reading his own fanfiction? Sign me up! Maybe someday this means we’ll see Jensen Ackles or Jared Padalecki reading some Supernatural fanfiction or Michael Weatherly giving us a reading of some NCIS fanfiction…..
What? A girl can dream, can’t she?
Until then, enjoy this video from Funny Or Die.
Recently I asked my good friend, Laine3112 from fanfiction.net if she would like to write a guest post on this blog. Below is her incredibly insightful look into reviews.
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Fanfiction: To Review or Not to Review – a guest post by Laine3112
Almost since its inception, I have been a regular reader of Moki’s Fanfiction Blog and greatly admire her dedication to sharing her love of fanfiction and her goal of lending practical support to new or would-be fanfiction writers. What a delight to be asked to write a guest post!
Recently, Moki posted two articles in her Writing Tips section – “How to Get More Reviews” and “How to Get More Constructive Reviews”. Both posts were written with new writers in mind and unwittingly stirred up a little conjecture. That’s fine – diverse opinions and discussion is a very good thing and I know that Moki welcomes both wholeheartedly.
We all love reviews.
Regardless of your literary experience, there is much to be gained from receiving helpful and constructive advice in the form of a review. I am not convinced by the sincerity of any fanfiction writer who claims that they don’t really care about receiving reviews – if that was indeed the case, why bother posting your story on a public forum?
Personally, I love receiving reviews! I am blessed that my readers provide me with encouraging feedback that gives me the confidence and enthusiasm to keep writing. I have also received well-intended critique and I have incorporated many suggestions into my writing in an effort to improve.
However, I am one of the lucky ones…let’s look at the other side of the coin.
Why do some writers get all the review love and not others?
Recently, I spoke with two fellow fanfiction writers whose wonderfully well-written stories I thoroughly enjoy. For some reason, their stories do not attract the attention or the positive reinforcement they richly deserve. These writers both explained that their stories accumulate many more hits, alerts and favorites than they do reviews. While alerts and favorites are very flattering, it is the review that can give the writer the critique to improve or the motivation to continue writing. It made me wonder why some stories attract many reviews while others of similar quality receive very few.
Despite the relative anonymity of posting a story under an assumed pen name, the writers – by their own choice – place themselves in a very vulnerable and often nerve-wracking position. We writers can be a fragile lot. Most of us spend many hours creating stories and placing our hearts and souls into our writing and then post our efforts with a sense of achievement and excitement. Therefore, it can also be very disheartening when – be they approving or critical – the reviews don’t come. Apparent disinterest can be extremely disappointing and can damage the confidence and enthusiasm of the writer.
Although I don’t read a lot of stories, I have always reviewed those I enjoyed. In the past, I have found it easier to not review a story at all rather than admit there was aspects I didn’t like or thought could be improved. However, I now realize how that not leaving a review can be more harmful to a writer who is genuinely looking to improve, than leaving constructive criticism.
Now, don’t misunderstand, I am not suggesting that writers post their stories for the sole purpose of receiving reviews. Conversely, I am certainly not advocating that readers feel obligated to place gratuitous praise only. Used correctly, the humble review is a legitimate tool for assisting to improve the skill of writers and that, in turn, lifts the standard of reading material available on a fanfiction site. So it’s the reader that wields the ultimate power. (Revenge for all the cliff-hangers and the, sometimes, erratic posting schedules!)
A query to all the fanfiction readers out there.
With that in mind, I would like to invite all the readers among us to consider the following questions. (All writers please remove their writer’s hats and replace with their reader’s hats).
1. From a reader’s perspective, do you consider reviews important?
2. Do you review everything you read or only if you like it?
3. What qualities do you look for while reading?
4. If you find those qualities in a story, do you leave a review?
5. What aspects of a story would make you NOT review it?
6. Do you review every chapter or just at the end of the story?
7. Do you ever leave suggestions and/or hints for improvement?
8. If you have enjoyed a story enough to place it on your favorites list, would you also leave a review?
Please feel free to leave your comments below as I’m sure that writers of all levels of experience, would benefit greatly from your thoughts.
Remember, fanfiction sites belong to us all and whether you are a writer or a reader or both, your review gives you a voice to help raise the standard of stories available.
My special thanks to Moki for the opportunity to express my thoughts. Laine3112
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Laine3112 has written 8 NCIS fanfiction stories over at Fanfiction.net and is one of my favorite authors (no really, check my ‘Favorite Authors’ list up there if you don’t believe me). Her current story is called ‘Mistaken Identity’ and looks to be one of her best yet. I highly recommend you check out her work.
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While searching for news about fanfiction on the internet, I came across this contest over at Blizzard Entertainment. Check it out…
Blizzard Entertainment is proud to present the 2010 Blizzard Global Writing Contest!
Once again you’re called to action, to use your wits and strength, to compete for the ultimate prize.
Your weapons? They seem to be but a musty tome and quill*, but know that their power is far stronger than the armies of the Scourge, far craftier than the zerg Swarm, and far mightier than the Burning Hells. Ready your tools, scribe, and prepare for combat with the inky beast called fiction!
Whether you’re an accomplished writer or you simply fancy writing as a hobby, we encourage one and all to submit their creative works to our judges of official Blizzard writers and masters of lore. Their eyeballs are glistening and ready, their ocular fortitude intensified by the 2009 Blizzard Global Writing Contest.
Yes, last year’s contest was a marathon for the retina. After poring over story and ballad, adventure and romance, the judges ascended from their drool-covered keyboards to proclaim that they had succeeded in their charge: the 2009 winners had been chosen. News delivered, they then heroically passed out.
Do you dare test our judges’ optic mettle, laying your ideas and dreams beneath their unblinking gaze? If so, submit a 2,500- to 7,500-word short story written in English and set in the Warcraft, StarCraft, or Diablo universe by August 23, 2010, and earn your chance to visit the Blizzard headquarters and meet the writers and staff behind the lore of Blizzard’s games and books.
See below for details about prizes and frequently-asked questions. You can also check out the official rules for more information.
(*Please see the FAQ regarding the submission of musty tomes.)
Award Categories
Grand Prize: The grand prize winner will receive a trip to Blizzard’s headquarters in southern California, where you’ll meet and eat with the Blizzard writing staff. You’ll also receive your choice of a Diablo III “OVERTHROWN” barbarian diorama or a Frostmourne sword.
Runners-up: Seven runners-up will each receive a prize package of the Diablo Archive, the Warcraft Archive, the StarCraft Archive, and the Warcraft: War of the Ancients Archive, all signed by Chris Metzen, the cover artists, and Blizzard’s writing staff.
FAQ
Q: My story is too long or too short. Is that a problem?
A: No story may be shorter than 2,500 words or longer than 7,500 words. Most word processors have a word-count feature that can tell you your story’s length. To avoid disqualification, we encourage all entrants to ensure that their stories’ word counts are within the acceptable range.
Q: English is not my native language. Is that an issue?
A: No, as long as the story is well-written and grammatically sound. If you’re unsure of your abilities in the English language, we encourage you to find someone with good knowledge of grammar to copy edit your story.
Q: So if I’m a native English speaker, I’m in the clear?
A: Maybe, but we highly encourage all of you to copy edit your stories just the same. Although you can do this yourself, it’s recommended that you ask for help from someone you know who is well-versed in the rules of the English language.
Q: Does my entry have to have a title? Can I just call it “Untitled”?
A: Every story must have a title. And no, “Untitled” does not count as a title.
Q: My story is more of a poem or free-flowing parade of thought. Is that okay?
A: This is a contest for short fictional stories; poems or other non-structured entries are extremely unlikely to win. Look at last year’s winners for guidance.
Q: My entry is more of a moment-by-moment account of what my character does in-game. Is that okay?
A: We’re looking for complete literary works of short fiction based on the Warcraft, StarCraft, or Diablo franchise. Accounts of in-game events or works that detail game mechanics are not literary fiction. Again, we highly encourage you to take a look at last year’s winners for guidance.
Q: I’d like to add some stylistic touches like a nice font or a cool background image. Any ideas?
A: We urge you to stay away from these sorts of artistic elements altogether. Your primary focus should be on making your text as easy to read as possible, so we advise you to stick with plain fonts and white backgrounds.
Q: Are .PDF, .RTF, or other file formats accepted this year? Can I mail you a musty tome?
A: We require that all submissions be in .DOC format. If you do not have Microsoft Word, there are a number of other free utilities that can convert a text file into .DOC format. Tomes, no matter the quality or quantity of must they contain, will not be accepted as valid contest entries.
To read the article at the Blizzard Entertainment site and enter the contest, click HERE
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Recently I wrote an article for Ezine Articles called “Writing Fanfiction Can Help Start Your Freelance Writing Career”.
Here’s an excerpt….
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If you’re anything like me, you’ve been writing fanfiction for years, enjoying the freedom it allows you to create stories involving your favorite characters and taking part in a community with other writers who give helpful feedback.
But did you know that writing fanfiction can also help you start a new career? By writing fanfiction, you are honing valuable skills that you can use as a freelance writer.
Here are some things that writing fanfiction can teach you about becoming a freelance writer.
Deadlines.
Maybe you don’t think of it this way but every time you’ve promised your rabid fans that the next chapter of your WIP (work in progress) was coming “in one week, I promise!” you were setting yourself a deadline. Making that deadline no matter what real life throws your way means that you’ve just learned one of the most important part of being a freelance writer – hitting your deadline.
Handling criticism.
When you post your fanfiction out there for the world to see, you also open yourself up to criticism. We’ve all had it happen – you post a story that you worked tirelessly on and suddenly someone comes up and (gasp!) dislikes it. Well guess what?….
For more, read the entire article HERE
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