NPR discovers fan fiction

[stgulik]

Did everybody see this?

Best line in the article:

"There's a lot of socializing — a very, very strong and mutually supportive community around fan fiction," he says. Fan fiction writers are united by their urge to "speak back to the screen," he says. They help each other with their stories, providing critiques and proofreading for one another. "It creates strong bonds between them."
 

Damn skippy! I'm just learning how awesome this community really is. I'm sorry I didn't know enough to jump in years ago.
 

Comments

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

I feel the same way, Jules - I didn't know anything about fanfiction until April of last year, and nothing about this community until this past January - I'm a babe in the woods, but it's been the most rewarding association I've ever had.

[justpinkpastel.livejournal.com]

I wish I had known about this community a while ago, too. I've only just gotten into, but I am already in deep. This community is fantastic and I feel so accepted for who I am, no matter what crazy things I may say.

[valady.livejournal.com]

We (fandom) may not always talk to each other often, but when one of us has a problem we are all there to help.

[stgulik.livejournal.com]

I've noticed that, Valady. It's a nice blend of "live and let live" and "let me help you with that" around here.

[voxangelus.livejournal.com]

Lev's article in Time a couple weeks ago was very good as well. He's a fanboy, so he understands :)

[mimimanderly.livejournal.com]

Erotica in fan fiction? Why, I have NO idea to WHAT he is referring, do you, Teddy?

[beffeysue.livejournal.com]

I heard that interview on NPR and was thrilled!