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Seems like more than a few fic writers around fandom are taking the plunge into the scary world of writing professionally. That's so nice. :) One of my favorite authors started out writing Star Wars fanfiction, and actually adapted one of her stories into a bestselling series. Although, ironically, she doesn't "allow" fanfiction using her characters now.

Edit: Actually, I do understand why most authors don't officially condone fanfic. A little. And to paraphrase my lit teacher, we all enjoy a little hypocrasy.

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[modillian.livejournal.com]

Who are these people? As in, do I know them? Shoud I know them? I am way out of the loop. :) That last one is rather...unusual, but chacun à son goût.

[penelyn.livejournal.com]

Pretty icon!

Dammit, I knew I was going to get called out on that 'more than a few' thing. The only names I can remember off the top of my head are splix and hominysnark from Star Wars fandom, then there were a couple of ladys in the Wraeththu fandom who actually got their fanwork published. I know there are more out there trying to get published, and I wish them all luck b/c my mom went through that and had a very tough time.

Was that french, btw?

[penelyn.livejournal.com]

I can't believe I misspelled 'ladies.'

[modillian.livejournal.com]

Wow. I know people always say they're getting published but, y'know. That's so cool; I'll check them out.

Don't worry, I can't believe I misspelled "could." :P

[modillian.livejournal.com]

*facepalm* Yes, that was French for an equivalent of "to each their own." Almost everything sounds better in French, though, imho. I may be a little biased, however, since I want to major in it. ;)

[penelyn.livejournal.com]

splix just recently announced she's starting a novel, but check her out anyway if you're into Q/O, she's awesome.

[jehnt.livejournal.com]

Man, if I was getting published, I'd totally allow fanfiction. I imagine it would be really exciting to know that people felt strongly enough in some way about your stuff to like, do stuff with it. I mean, I get really excited even thinking about it HYPOTHETICALLY.

[penelyn.livejournal.com]

I know, I really don't understand it. This lady turned her own fanfiction WORD FOR WORD in some cases into her published fiction, but won't let others play. Oh, well. As mod said, to each their own.