Fanfic: trash and treasure

[Coriolis]

The topic of fanfiction came up in another thread, which led me to wondering what people's experience of fanfic has been. There are stories based on all sorts of originals, from Harry Potter to Pride and Prejudice, plus crossovers. In my experience, much of it is awful, but some is pretty darned good.

So, comment on your experiences. Post links to your favorites, or to stories so awful they have to be read to be believed. I'll post some later, when I have time to dig up the links.

 

[senza tema]

Best fanfiction ever.

 

[senza tema]

So gpffik

 

[Chrysanthea]

I am not sure this counts as a fanfic, but it is an accurate interpretation of the Elder Scrolls Universe written by someone unaffiliated with the original creators, Bethesda. Right now the series consists of The Elder Scrolls: Infernal City and The Elder Scrolls: Lord of Souls. I myself have only read part of it from free sources, but I'll probably get to buying it soon. The fact that it has been officially recognized by the gaming company itself proves it could be very promising without bringing in unrealistic ideas that don't really fit.

Though if you're wanting some romantic (and comedical) fanfic then I suggest looking up all the various interpretations of The Lusty Argonian Maid. They can be... Quite entertaining.

 

[Luke O]

There was a time in 2000 where I wrote a few Star Trek fanfic stories for a newsgroup. It was set before Kirk's time.

Soon, lo and behold, they did Star Trek: Enterprise the year after...

Part of me wondered whether a producer scanned the fanfic newsgroup for ideas, saw my stories and thought "Yes, we can do a pre-TOS series", and they introduced an enemy called the "Suliban" which I thought was based on my surname. But no, I don't think I was responsible for the worst Star Trek series ever

I could post them but I don't think they're very good.

 

[EJCC]

Best fanfiction ever.

Oh hell yes. As soon as I saw that this thread existed, I thought "OMG MY IMMORTAL".

Also, A Raptor's Lust. (How strangely interesting!)

 

[Chrysanthea]

If you're into Spongebob SquarePants x Sandy Cheeks material, then this is for you. though it's not very descriptive so I might have to find a different one.

 

[Qre:us]

I've read my share of fanfic, but they're mostly a certain blend of fanfic. Slash (/).

There's only one heterosexual pairing I read in fanfiction, and that pairing is unconventional in many, many ways.

The quality of fanfic depends on the pairing/fandom, notably two factors, imo: (1) how popular it is, which increases the number of fanfics, which increases the ratio of good/bad fanfics, (2) the show - and the type of audience it attracts.

Obscure fandoms, or really unintelligent shows, that just happens to have two characters with interesting chemistry, can spawn fanfic, and trawling through the mess of fanfic in that fandom gives me a headache. I feel dumber after reading them.

He said, ....
Then, he said, .....
Then, he said,.....

Mein gott! (E.L. James, anyone?)

But, I've read my share of amazing fanfics, usually having seen it recce'd multiple times, and for good reason. These writers, who do the craft simply as a hobby and out of interest, can actually turn their skills into money, they're that good. But there they remain, anonymous and obscure.

 

[Doctor Cringelord]

I wrote 2/3 of a SW Episode 2 fanfic screenplay circa 2000.

I also wrote a Lewis & Clark adventure story in elementary school. It sort of read like a buddy cop movie.

 

[Frosty]

I've read fanfic, but I am not sure if I can think of any that really stood out to me. There are a bunch of good ones, and a bunch of bad ones... But those exceptional...

But hey, at least you guys are giving me new material!