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Since fanfiction exchanges seem to be so big in fandom, I thought I would do a huge discussion to gauge everyone's opinions on them. The two biggest Potterverse exchanges -- [livejournal.com profile] merry_smutmas and [livejournal.com profile] reversathon -- were huge successes and this year will mark the third round of [livejournal.com profile] merry_smutmas, now in full swing.

First off, I'd like to start by applauding the efforts of [livejournal.com profile] gmth hostess of [livejournal.com profile] merry_smutmas, [livejournal.com profile] fluffyllama hostess of [livejournal.com profile] reversathon, [livejournal.com profile] lysrouge and [livejournal.com profile] lizardspots hostesses of [livejournal.com profile] hpvalensmut, [livejournal.com profile] starrysummer hostess of [livejournal.com profile] hp_springsmut, and [livejournal.com profile] underlucius hostess of the first annual [livejournal.com profile] harry_holidays. I know it can be very time consuming, and without the cooperation of its participants, quite hectic I'd imagine.

I, for one, am a big fan of fic exchanges and have participated in four since I joined fandom. I regret passing on this year's [livejournal.com profile] reversathon, but I hope to participate next year and happily enjoyed the entries of those that did.

And this year's [livejournal.com profile] merry_smutmas looks to be the biggest and baddest yet!

So without further adieu, I bring you the ultimate fan fiction exchange thread: part poll and part discussion. Looking forward to everyone's thoughts and input!

[Poll #561327]

And what's a TMP discussion without a few essay-type questions? *G*

1.) Are you generally satisfied or unsatisfied with the fics you submit? Explain.

2.) How do you think the drop-outs (last minute or otherwise) and the complainers (those who are unsatisfied with their assignments and bitch to the hostess) should be handled?

3.) What are your thoughts on pinch-hitting? (Writing a last minute emergency fic)

4.) And lastly, what has been your favorite fic exchange and why?

--P

Date: 2005-08-30 02:55 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] coffee-n-cocoa.livejournal.com
Here via [livejournal.com profile] hogwarts_today...

1. Are you generally satisfied or unsatisfied with the fics you submit? Explain. I think I'm an average writer at best, but everything I've ever submitted has been written with the recipient in mind. It's probably not the best submission to whatever exchange I've signed up for, but at least I know I gave it my best effort.

2.) How do you think the drop-outs (last minute or otherwise) and the complainers (those who are unsatisfied with their assignments and bitch to the hostess) should be handled? There are valid reasons for dropping out (accidents, illnesses, long-term emergencies and the like), but people who just quit should be sporked. Complainers? I'd never complain about anything I received. I don't think anyone's ever complained about anything I've written...I hope not, anyway! I don't know, maybe I'm still naive enough to find it inconceivable that anybody would complain about something another person put so much effort into, unless it was an obviously shoddy piece of work. I'm not making sense, so I'll move on to the next question!

3.) What are your thoughts on pinch-hitting? (writing a fic last minute emergency fic) They are the angels of fandom. I wish I could come up with last-minute plotbunnies with such apparent ease!

4.) And lastly, what has been your favorite fic exchange and why? I enjoyed [livejournal.com profile] smutty_claus and [livejournal.com profile] hp_springsmut equally. I signed up for [livejournal.com profile] merry_smutmas for the first time this year, and I expect it will be just as fun and nerve-wracking as the others I've participated in!




Date: 2005-08-30 11:36 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] themostepotente.livejournal.com
I don't know, maybe I'm still naive enough to find it inconceivable that anybody would complain about something another person put so much effort into, unless it was an obviously shoddy piece of work.

You'd be surprised.

Date: 2005-08-31 02:28 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] coffee-n-cocoa.livejournal.com
I'm learning every day that nothing in this fandom surprises me anymore!

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