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Welcome to our world. A world where Farscape rules, and writing is a way of life. We all have ideas on where our favorite show is headed, and lots of ideas on where we'd like it to go. Fan Fiction is an attempt to explain the unexplainable, to explore possibilities, to fill in gaps, or just create a new episode to tide us all over till the real deal comes along. The reasons are many and varied, but the result is some of the best writing you'll ever want to read. There are some great writers amongst the fans and more come along every day. We are hoping that this will be a place for you to come and relax and find out all the information you need to write the very best story you can. Whether you're just starting out or you're an old hand at writing fan fiction.
Here's what's new for September 2002:
Full Circle by Imloco2
Circumstances beyond my control have made this fic rife with irony. Months ago, a writing challenge was issued. How would you like to see Farscape end. Write a scene. So I did, and it turned into an episode which turned into a two parter. It took a long time, with lots of stops and starts, but I finally finished it. Just in time to hear Farscape had been cancelled. Life is funny that way. Ha! So, when you get a chance to read it, I hope you can enjoy it.
I'd like to thank my husband for his help. Without him I couldn't have done it. Literally. I picked his brain unmercifully. Lots of thanks to aeryncrichton for keeping it readable and talking me down from the lows to which I had sunk with the ending. :-) And thank you ScapeArtist, Kernil Crash, Orchidcactus, and Atana_Mirtai for the good suggestions and reviews. And a shout out to Max for getting me going again, and the damn good quote. I'm really fortunate to know these people. Just one more way Farscape has blessed my life.
Resources
Our newest addition to Farscape Internationale comes to us from sunny Germany. Well I think it's sunny sometimes...Anyway, to start you on your next language lesson, take a look at some great German Farscape sites.
Answer Zone
Aeryncrichton is back this month where she belongs--guiding you all to better writing with the AnswerZone. This month, ac continues with more of her reader's pet peeves as well as taking a crack at solving writer's block.Nerri's Notes from the Underground
The ever-popular Translator Microbes are back with new hypotheses given the recent episodes.
How Do They Do It?
Author Interviews
This month's featured author is KodiakkeMax, author of the epic story In the Company of Ghosts.
The Write Stuff
KodiakkeMax doubles as our guest writer for this month's column. Max gives us her $1.50 on writing longer stories. And she knows of where she speaks.
The Reading Room
This is where you can find the stories by authors we've interviewed. Archived right now:
All four parts ofIn the Company of Ghosts by KodiakkeMax.
A reminder of some features made available last month:
Loco's Blog "Escape"
ScapeArtist's Blog "Plan B"
Beta Reader Service
Have you ever wanted to be a beta reader but didn't know the best way to find someone to help? Have you ever needed a beta but were either new to the community or just didn't know where to look? Well, ScapeRoute is here to help. All you have to do is click on the classified ad button in either the menu bar to the left of each Writer's Block Page, or in the beta reading sections and place an ad to get the help you need or help someone in need. No one should be without a beta reader and now you don't have to be!
you can find them on the Archive page.
Now, if you are interested in knowing who to thank or curse for starting fan fiction, here's a primer...
The History of Fan Fiction
- The Advantages of Fan Fiction
- Truly one of the best pieces I've ever read on why we write fan fiction and why we should. It's an article written in 1997, but totally relevant for today. Very well-written and it's Recommended reading.
- Slate--Fan Fiction is America's literature of obsession:
- A terrific article to find out the history of fan fiction, the different types of fan fiction, the meaning of fan fiction terms that are used frequently and some of the legalities that you may encounter. Don't let the picture of Kirk and Spock in bed together fool you. LOL It's not about Slash (unless you click on the right button). Really! (To find out what Slash is...Read!)
- Slate--Confessions of a Spoiler Whore, The Pleasures of Participatory TV:
- Just because I can't resist. A really good article on how the internet has changed the way we 'see' television shows and how much influence 'we' have on how a television show is made.
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