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A little bit of ranting about fan fiction.
« on: February 06, 2005, 11:00:08 PM »

I hope this is the appropriate board for this.

When I go to read a fan fiction, I am expecting a few things.

1. An actual plot, not just endless graphic sex between the author and their favorite Beatle. or worse, slash fiction. Don't even get me started on how wrong that is.
2. Humourous parts. Even if you have a serious story, you should add some funny parts to keep your reader's interests. No one wants to read 50 chapters of tearful dialouge or inspirational speeches.
3. Secondary characters! It doesn't work unless you have some characters who are fictional or at least not a Beatle.
4. No unnecessary singing. Have you ever read a fan fiction where the whole thing was set to crappy music, like "Hopelessly Devoted To You"? Granted, Beatles music is not crappy at all, but I'm not looking for songs here, I'm looking for stories about the Beatles.
5. No references to modern day. If you're going to set your fan fiction back in the 60s, mentioning the things of today is a big no-no. The only exception to this rule is if you are time travelling in the story.
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Re: A little bit of ranting about fan fiction.
« Reply #1 on: February 06, 2005, 11:01:55 PM »

With Reference to what?
Im lost :)
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Re: A little bit of ranting about fan fiction.
« Reply #2 on: February 06, 2005, 11:03:50 PM »

What do you mean?
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Re: A little bit of ranting about fan fiction.
« Reply #3 on: February 06, 2005, 11:14:35 PM »

Its just Ive never seen Beatle Fiction before.
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Re: A little bit of ranting about fan fiction.
« Reply #4 on: February 06, 2005, 11:19:42 PM »

Really? Well, there's a lot of it out there. And a lot of it  is like Mrs. Nicholson's fic about her and the Chief Blue Meanie.
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Re: A little bit of ranting about fan fiction.
« Reply #5 on: February 06, 2005, 11:23:33 PM »

oh right, on the forum.
Ive never though about trying to write fiction.
might have a bash, if Im particulary bored.
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Re: A little bit of ranting about fan fiction.
« Reply #6 on: February 06, 2005, 11:31:13 PM »

I've written a couple of half-assed ones, but nothing serious. I have one called "Beatles Talk Show" on my website.
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Re: A little bit of ranting about fan fiction.
« Reply #7 on: February 06, 2005, 11:33:18 PM »

whats the web address?
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Re: A little bit of ranting about fan fiction.
« Reply #8 on: February 06, 2005, 11:35:34 PM »

www.freewebs.com/mairirules

It's not a very good site though... damn freewebs only lets me make 7 pages!
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Re: A little bit of ranting about fan fiction.
« Reply #9 on: February 06, 2005, 11:45:26 PM »

Its a great start, left something on the Guestbook.
Should post some of your art on it, just an idea.
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Re: A little bit of ranting about fan fiction.
« Reply #10 on: February 06, 2005, 11:51:09 PM »

Thanks. I was thinking of starting a separate site for art, actually.
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Re: A little bit of ranting about fan fiction.
« Reply #11 on: February 06, 2005, 11:55:38 PM »

Oh right, multiple projects.
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Re: A little bit of ranting about fan fiction.
« Reply #12 on: February 07, 2005, 03:27:19 AM »

Quote from: Mairi
www.freewebs.com/mairirules

It's not a very good site though... damn freewebs only lets me make 7 pages!

your webiste is great and the beatles talk sohw is a lot better than other fan fics out there. i hope you update your site-soon.
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Re: A little bit of ranting about fan fiction.
« Reply #13 on: September 01, 2005, 10:03:33 AM »

what is a link for beatles fanfic? i want to have a look at that!
sexy, stupid, funny
i don't care! i want it all. i can't imagine people writing that nowadays.

is there beatle yaoi? hahaha!
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Re: A little bit of ranting about fan fiction.
« Reply #14 on: December 06, 2022, 11:24:46 PM »

I chanced across this the other day: The Beatles on the Titanic: https://www.wattpad.com/story/9361855-the-beatles-on-the-titanic

It's flagged as a 21-minute read, but I got through it in 5 (well, skimming). I found it a little cringey, but someone made a good-faith effort to create it, so I'll leave it at that. I don't want to be unkind. And it was neat to find a merging of two of my favorite topics.
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Re: A little bit of ranting about fan fiction.
« Reply #15 on: December 07, 2022, 09:03:49 PM »

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The short story is another clue, Kathy.   ;D
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Re: A little bit of ranting about fan fiction.
« Reply #16 on: December 08, 2022, 12:35:54 AM »

The short story is another clue, Kathy.   ;D

You lost me, Barry.  :)
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Re: A little bit of ranting about fan fiction.
« Reply #17 on: December 08, 2022, 03:15:25 AM »

"I could hardly believe it. Paulie. Paul McCartney dead. I didn't look at him, I couldn't."

    Chapter 7: The Three Beatles



It was another clue, Kathy.   :)
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Re: A little bit of ranting about fan fiction.
« Reply #18 on: December 08, 2022, 03:44:53 AM »

"I could hardly believe it. Paulie. Paul McCartney dead. I didn't look at him, I couldn't."

    Chapter 7: The Three Beatles



It was another clue, Kathy.   :)

Ooooh. I must have skimmed a little too fast!
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