Do you read fanfiction?

[sharon]

I'm considering adding a new area to my forum but I'm not sure if there is a lot of interest around fanfiction. Do you read fanfiction? Do you write fanfiction?

[User 180565 is taking donation]

Why not ask your forum users if they'd use it?

[harryk]

I read them. Really like the stuff people produce to tie-up unfinished plots in cancelled TV shows. Also fill-ins and prequels/sequels for books.

Some people are really good at mimicking the creators style. I'm not one of them.

[HoudiniDerek]

I try not to. Most times their ideas and mine don't mesh. So I feel bad reading it and then reviewing it if asked. I just don't like it.

We have a section on my forum and the members sometimes use it. Most write for themselves anyway and don't always share.

Every now and then we will do a quick contest, like a dribble, and I will read those.

But otherwise, I am not a fanfiction person and generally don't even write it.

[sharon]

Nov 23, 2021 19:26:50 GMT -8 User 180565 is taking donation said:

Why not ask your forum users if they'd use it?

Of course! I'm always open to hearing my members' thoughts. I was hoping to get external feedback around this idea before I did. Coming back to this thread with responses is very promising.

Nov 23, 2021 23:27:33 GMT -8 harryk said:

I read them. Really like the stuff people produce to tie-up unfinished plots in cancelled TV shows. Also fill-ins and prequels/sequels for books.

Some people are really good at mimicking the creators style. I'm not one of them.

Yes! I like reading fanfiction to shows that were prematurely pulled from production - it's definitely a great source of closure sometimes!

Nov 24, 2021 17:06:59 GMT -8 HoudiniDerek said:

I try not to. Most times their ideas and mine don't mesh. So I feel bad reading it and then reviewing it if asked. I just don't like it.

We have a section on my forum and the members sometimes use it. Most write for themselves anyway and don't always share.

Every now and then we will do a quick contest, like a dribble, and I will read those.

But otherwise, I am not a fanfiction person and generally don't even write it.

I really appreciate the honest feedback really! I'd be concerned if everyone were to say yes they enjoy it. I do like the idea of just giving it as an option for my members. I had friends in school I remember writing notebooks full of Harry Potter fanfics so that's really what triggered the idea.

Thank you everyone!

[Zenlethic]

I know you've already gotten an answer to your question, but I read fanfiction from time to time. The best part about it is as already pointed out, it can tie up loose ends that TV shows leave when they're cancelled.

I don't have faith enough in my own writing to post it publicly, but I enjoy reading what is on fanfiction.net and sometimes Wattpad.

[sharon]

Nov 27, 2021 10:58:53 GMT -8 Zenlethic said:

I know you've already gotten an answer to your question, but I read fanfiction from time to time. The best part about it is as already pointed out, it can tie up loose ends that TV shows leave when they're cancelled.

I don't have faith enough in my own writing to post it publicly, but I enjoy reading what is on fanfiction.net and sometimes Wattpad.

Thank you for your insight! It's reassuring to hear that others like to read fanfiction as well, so thanks!

[dustys]

I never have. I wonder if I should.

[sharon]

Nov 30, 2021 12:46:33 GMT -8 dustys said:

I never have. I wonder if I should.

What is your favorite show or movie? I bet there is fanfiction out there based on it.

[wildmaven]

I find that a lot of fanfiction involves getting two characters romantically involved who were not involved on the show or in the books, which doesn't interest me AT ALL.