An irritation to a writer.

An irritation to a writer. by Voyd on 2015-07-31 00:03:00 UTC

Seconded. Fanfic is great for working out ideas. by eatpraylove on 2015-08-02 13:42:00 UTC Reply

You don't even necessarily have to publish it, either. I have an entire file on my computer hashing out the details of multiple human-Pokemon hybrids (and a little over a chapter of a fanfic where said hybrids are/were essentially child soldiers), but I could never use one of them as an agent. I'm convinced I wrote a squad of Sues and Stus.

(Also, tell me more about this lesbian dwarf you wrote about. It sounds like a great idea!)

Only briefly. by Huinesoron on 2015-08-02 14:10:00 UTC Reply

She (or they, rather) was in the fourth chapter of 'Intransitives'. Sviar and Loni are barely more than a sketch of the idea, but they are there.

hS

See, the last time I wrote a fanfic... by Voyd on 2015-07-31 16:18:00 UTC Reply

I ended up coming back four years later to kill it.

I'm not confident in my ability to write fanfiction, especially if it involves keeping canons in-character.

In a similar vein- by OrangeYoshi99 on 2015-07-31 21:56:00 UTC Reply

I have only one fanfic, which I had planned out fairly thouroughly, and the cast was nearly entirely OCs. I stopped after the first chapter. Maybe I'll come back to it, but I didn't feel confident.

...Where was I going with this...

Not all fanfics need to involve the canons, you know. by Iximaz on 2015-07-31 16:23:00 UTC Reply

If you're worried about keeping canons IC, then write a 'behind-the-scenes' story, showing the inner workings of life for people in the world other than the hero(es).

But the only way to get better is to practice. Remember, it is better to try and fail than try to do nothing and succeed.

I think the idea could work... by [EvilAI]UBEROverlord on 2015-07-31 04:49:00 UTC Reply

And I would be willing to help, once I actually decide to put together a permission request.

Psst. by Voyd on 2015-07-31 05:08:00 UTC Reply

Cowrites don't need Permission, just a partner who has it. ;)

Email address?

I know by [EvilAI]UBEROverlord on 2015-07-31 05:29:00 UTC Reply

It just happens that I am relatively close to getting it done, what with the Bar Exam finally done.

And my email is evilaiuberoverlord at the google.

Well... by Desdendelle on 2015-07-31 00:30:00 UTC Reply

Like EAUO said, write 'em down and put 'em in a drawer (whether figuratively or literally). You can also discuss them with other people, who might get ideas from them and/or want to 'burrow' the concept, so to speak.

As to your other question... well, I've never felt like this. In fact, my problem is the opposite; a dearth of ideas and frequent bouts of writer's block.
Well... by [EvilAI]UBEROverlord on 2015-07-31 00:20:00 UTC Reply

You can still attempt to pass the ideas on if you want, you may be the only expert, but some of us are familiar with Monster Musume, So you could always see if anyone is interested. But ultimately the short answer is you can always file that seed away for a later date. You never know when you might need another character.

But of course, there is always an issue when you have a partially created character, you never want to leave it quite alone, but not really want to pass it off to someone else. When that happens, I just file it in the back of mind and let it mature there.