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Discussion in 'Fan Fiction and Writing Resource' started by Sebulba2179, Jun 13, 2005.

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  1. LadyPadme

    LadyPadme Manager Emeritus star 5 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    LOL, Michele! I think you hit the nail on the head!
     
  2. KnightedRogue

    KnightedRogue Jedi Master star 3

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    Jedi-2B: Yep, yep, yep, yep, yep. [face_laugh]

    *KR*
     
  3. DarthIshtar

    DarthIshtar Chosen One star 10

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    Mar 26, 2001
    Mmm, sexy tortured Han, just the way we like him...
     
  4. CarrKicksDoor

    CarrKicksDoor Jedi Master star 3

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    You know you're reading a fanfic by Amidala_Skywalker when your chest hurts because the language is so beautiful you've forgotten how to breathe.

     
  5. kayladie97

    kayladie97 Jedi Master star 4

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    You know you're reading a fic by GreatOne when:

    1. There are daily posts! Yayness!

    2. She inserts Mara into the story when she didn't originally plan to, just for her L/M reader fans.

    3. For being such a huge H/L fan, she writes Luke without him becoming a dork.


    You know you're reading a fic by Jedi-2B when:

    1. You find yourself saying repeatedly, "Man, I wish they'd let Luke and Mara hook up this well and this soon in the profics!!"

    2. Luke is a Jedi Master, but he's also too stubborn to pick up a suitcase!

    3. Han and Luke are *gasp* actually friends, and talk to one another, unlike the profic.


    You know you're reading a fic by LadyPadme when:

    1. You have to go look up words, especially when she's describing Luke or Han's various injuries.

    2. Luke is the Jedi Master, but he's also human.

    3. Even though you're a L/M fan, you want to read the H/L posts!


    You know you're reading a fic by obaona when:

    1. At the end of it, you just sit there and go, "Damn!" in an awed tone.

    2. The simplest scene somehow takes on an incredibly deep meaning.

    3. You think it's the most romantic story you've ever read in your life and Luke/Mara only kissed ONCE!


    You know you're reading a fic by RedGold when:

    1. You think, "Gee, Tim Zahn should just call HER when he needs advice on how to write Mara!"

    2. The action scenes are SO much better than you can do.

    3. You actually find yourself loving a canon fic, when you normally consume AU's by the ton.
     
  6. maychorian

    maychorian Jedi Padawan star 4

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    You know you're reading LuvEwan When descriptions of every day things and emotional insights are so stunningly described that you despair of ever writing with such depth of insight and gorgeous imagery.

    You know you're reading dianethx when everyone's thoughts and motivations are achingly, brilliantly clear, described in stunning detail and imagery, and you feel for every single person even if you usually hate them.

    You know you're reading Layren when Qui-Gon is wonderful and handsome and sexy and gets either lots of torture or lots of love. ;)

    You know you're reading Kynstar when Dooku is wonderful and handsome and sexy, and you love him and can't believe that he ever left the Jedi.

    You know you're reading VaderLVR64 when every character is superbly and magnificently real, and you feel like you're standing right beside them, these, your best friends that you've known for your entire life.

    You know you're reading VadersMistress when you're slightly confused at first, and end up squirting whatever you're drinking out your nose before the piece is over.

    You know you're reading Drabbo_Fett when everything is concise and well-written and intricately referenced, and achingly funny.

    You know you're reading Princess_Aruzhmoli when the new cultures are intricate and original, incredibly fun to read, and Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan's relationship is exactly, perfectly right. (Also Qui-Gon is described in terms of royalty and nobility, and it's exactly correct.)

    You know you're reading jodiwent when the plot is incredibly original, the characters are wonderfully, three-dimensionally real, and there's a perfect mixture of humor, angst, action, and mush.
     
  7. Jedi-2B

    Jedi-2B Jedi Master star 4

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    You know you're reading a fic by Jedi-2B when:

    1. You find yourself saying repeatedly, "Man, I wish they'd let Luke and Mara hook up this well and this soon in the profics!!"


    I do tend to rush the engagement period, don't I? :p Thanks, Kathy.




    You know you're reading a fic by LadyPadme when:

    1. You have to go look up words, especially when she's describing Luke or Han's various injuries.


    Ain't this the truth?! [face_laugh]
     
  8. rhonderoo

    rhonderoo Former Head Admin star 9 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    You know you?re reading a fic by Jedi Trace when:

    Mara is balanced, in character, and well-rounded and she doesn?t come off as hard as nails, but realistic and wonderful. A true joy to read. She can be soft or hard, dangerous or vulnerable. A real woman.

    You want to yank Luke away from Mara and run away with him, he?s so warm, patient, wise and in character. And sweaty. And yummy? Hmmm. What? Oh, yeah.

    Luke is a husband, a father, a friend, a brother and a kick-arse Jedi Master. As he should be.

    Luke?s thoughts and feeling on his father make you want to cry they are so poignant and real.

    You wait with bated breath for some of her Luke/Mara normal day-in-life fics simply because you can?t get them in pro-fic and they are so right. :_|

    Ben Skywalker becomes a character, a real character with a personality and he?s only two years old. [:D]

    You want Leia as your sister-in-law, heck, the whole Skywalker/Solo clan as your family.

     
  9. Jedi Trace

    Jedi Trace Former RSA star 6 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    You want to yank Luke away from Mara and run away with him, he?s so warm, patient, wise and in character. And sweaty. And yummy? Hmmm. What? Oh, yeah.

    Hands off, roo! You can't have both Skywalkers. :p[face_laugh]




    You know you're reading a fic by rhonderoo when:


    Darth Vader?s character has more dimensions than a tesseract.

    In spite of six years of prequel movies/novels, you finally ?get? and like Padme. [face_blush]

    Darth Vader is a smoldering, brooding god with a sense of humor.

    You find yourself getting hot and bothered over A/P, though the ship never caught your attention before.

    The imagery is so beautiful, it hurts to read. @};-

    Readers make regular proposals of marriage to a post-ROTJ AU Anakin.

    The cover art is perfect.


     
  10. Layren

    Layren Jedi Master star 5

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    [face_laugh][face_laugh][face_laugh]



    You know you're reading Layren when Qui-Gon is wonderful and handsome and sexy and gets either lots of torture or lots of love. wink



    So true my grandpadawan! He is rather sexy and handsome isn't he? ;)
     
  11. RK_Striker_JK_5

    RK_Striker_JK_5 Force Ghost star 7

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    Thank you, Jaded_Girl![:D][:D][face_blush]

    Trust me, crossovers are the hardest things to write bar none.
     
  12. RK_Striker_JK_5

    RK_Striker_JK_5 Force Ghost star 7

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    You know you're reading a fic by Sebulba2179 when...

    1. Yiu're an ardent J/TKer, but you want Jerrica to be canon so she and Jacen can hook up.

    2. You can't help but see the NRI guys in red coats and stetson hats.

    3. You can't help but think, 'Why the kriff wasn't the podrace in TPM half as kick-arse as this?

    You know you're reading a fic by Thrawn McCewok when...

    1. You have to use portions of your brain seldom used, and you like it.

    2. The impossible becomes likely, and the implausible becomes inevitable.

    3. You never look at Ben Skywalker the same way again.
     
  13. dianethx

    dianethx Jedi Grand Master star 6

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    Wow, [face_blush] May, LE, Princess and Noi. I'm thrilled that you like my work. Thank you so much. And Princess, am I ever going to see those OC stories??? [face_praying]
    As for tragedy, hey it's good, it works, it's fun and... you'll just have to see. :p


    Here's some more...

    You know when you are reading Layren when you are laughing so hard at her humor that you keep giggling long after you've stopped reading or else horrified that her characters are so hurt that you are relieved when they manage to survive... this time.

    You know you are reading obi_ew when the OCs are so vivid that you keep looking for them in the movies. And wonder why in the world she likes the villian but makes him complex enough that you understand after all.

    You know you are reading maychorian when she writes such unique and different stories but keeps the characters so perfectly right that you can't see them any other way.

    You know that you are reading Master_Noi when the story is so incredibly cool and AU that you wonder if the movies got it right. Because hers is better.

    You know you are reading Healer_Leona when Qui-Gon shows up and does something quite wonderful and you want to steal him away and have long talks with the handsome Master. When her back is turned, of course.

    You know you are reading GunraysLawyer when the society is rich and vibrant and full of complexities and all the characters are real people. Even if they aren't :p

    You know you are reading Kynstar when Dooku shows up and does that Masterly but oh-so-touched-by-darkness thing and she makes you like him - even though he's a villian. ;)

    You know you are reading Knight_Dilletante when you are just humming along reading the cool story when all of a sudden it makes a twist in the plot and everything makes even more sense. When she writes Mace perfectly and Qui-Gon is even better. When she writes something so insightful that it isn't necessarily obvious at first but when you think about it, wow.
     
  14. Lady--Skywalker

    Lady--Skywalker Jedi Youngling

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    May 20, 2005
    You know you're reading a fanfic by Lady-Kenobi when

    1. It's Obidala
    2. Ani is evil as all get out
     
  15. Healer_Leona

    Healer_Leona Squirrel Wrangler of Fun & Games star 9 Staff Member Manager

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    You know you are reading Healer_Leona when Qui-Gon shows up and does something quite wonderful and you want to steal him away and have long talks with the handsome Master. When her back is turned, of course.

    Awww, thank you Diane... and you know you don't have to wait for my back to be turned. I'll share. :D
     
  16. Sebulba2179

    Sebulba2179 Jedi Master star 4

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    Feb 5, 2002
    *snickersnortsnicker* Ya know, I never have described those uniforms in any great detail... [face_devil]


    You know you're reading a fic by RK_Striker_JK_5 when:

    - Even though you hate Tenel Ka's guts, you think she and Jacen look so cute together.

    - Upon further reflection, you find that you've never read a better crossover between the two greatest sci-fi fandoms in history. ;)

    Also, you know you're reading a fic by Tych_sel when:

    - Boba Fett is the main character.

    - Somebody gets stun-blasted in every post.

    Aaaaaand you know you're reading a fic by padawan lunetta when:

    - You're trying to think of the best way to approach a publisher with her story.

    - You pine for every update even when they're months apart.
     
  17. _JM_

    _JM_ Jedi Padawan star 4

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    Jun 26, 2001
    All good stuff, though from the list of authors I think I need to read more widely. :)
     
  18. TKeira_Lea

    TKeira_Lea Jedi Knight star 5

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    Oct 10, 2002
    You know you're reading Darth_Lex when



    1. Anakin chose the right path


    2. Or otherwise Padme chose the wrong path


    3. Anakin has lots of kids and one of them is Bryon Skywalker


    4. Somehow every person from canon is worked into the story seemlessly





    You know you're reading ThrawnMcEwok because



    1. THere is a conspiracy


    2. Jaina is the story and Lowie is not far from her


    3. You finish and your scratching your head


    4. You get hunger pains for Ewok stew :p


     
  19. ZebulaNebula

    ZebulaNebula Jedi Master star 5

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    Feb 10, 2005
    You know you're reading fanfic from Lady_Jedi_Carenix when:

    You can see the locations described as if you're there - and know them well.

    There are political machinations rivalling anything Tom Clancy ever thought up.

    You laugh, cry, and wonder - within the first two paragraphs of a post.

    Dark, brooding dreamscapes abound, more vivid than photos.

    *Raises glass of Elderberry wine*

    Here's to our own Agatha Christie.
     
  20. kayladie97

    kayladie97 Jedi Master star 4

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    Jun 6, 2003
    Hey, not like I was complaining or anything! :D

    I think it's time to go read As Long As We're Together again...


     
  21. Knight_Dilettante

    Knight_Dilettante Jedi Padawan star 4

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    Jul 24, 2002
    You know you are reading Dianethx when even gore is breathtakingly beautiful, and when the story is AU but it is more believable than canon, and when you wish you could bribe someone so that you could write that richly and beautifully.

    You know you are reading Shaindl when the descriptions are concise and yet perfectly evocative, and when the point of view is perfectly chosen and you wish you had thought of doing that because it is so perfect but in your heart you know your execution wouldn't have been as good.

    You know you are reading Mistress_Renata when there is always a complex political reason for why people are doing what they are doing, and when the Jedi are always proper role models even when pretending to be ladies of the evening in order to evade capture by the bad guys.

    You know you are reading Drabbo_Fett when you have to add yet another show to your TiVo lineup in order to really get the joke in the latest drabble, and when you wish you could be a fraction as funny, and when - as has already been mentioned - you have to clean up from bursting out laughing with coffee in your mouth.

    You know you are reading HaiGan when the characters are so believable and real that you know they really exist somewhere and you so badly want to meet them, and when you seriously contemplate trying to hunt her down and bribe her so that she will finish TaGD.

    You know you aren't getting enough reading time when you can only do 5 of these things.

    And [face_blush] thanks so much for the kind words...

    KD
     
  22. VadersMistress

    VadersMistress Jedi Knight star 6

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    Apr 7, 2004
    Me confusing? Never! :eek: :p Thanks for the kind words. :) [:D]

    You know you're reading dianethx when you are transported to the place in the fics.

    You know you're reading Shaindl when you feel really bad for lurking, because you want to up so that everyone can know just how good it is.

    You know you're reading red_rose_knight when you get up in the middle of the night to see if she updated.

    You know you're reading Princess_Arumolzhi when you're completely enamored from beginning to end.

    You know you're reading Jedikma when it's the only time you will EVER like Obi-Wan with anyone. No one can write Obi/Siri like our kma!

    You know you're reading maychorian when the OCs become your new best friends even if they are evil.

    You know you're reading something by obi_ew when Xani is alive and you fall in love with him. And when the OCs become your new favorite character and consider writing to GL to tell him he left them out.

    You know you're reading Knight_Dilletante when you realize (again) just how much you love Star Wars.

    You know you're reading Drabbo_Fett when your father comes down the stairs at 3:00 in the morning to yell at you for laughing too loudly.

    You know you're reading Master_Noi when you fall in love with the characters all over again.

    You know you're reading Kynstar when you actually like Dooku.

    You know you're reading VaderLVR64 when you actually consider pulling and Order 66 on her because she's killed the main character. And you don't even want to talk to her about her fics because you never you will never be that good.

    You know you're reading Alethia when you feel a pang of jealousy because you know that you're writing will NEVER, EVER be that good. But you read every word anyway.

    You know you're reading LuvEwan when simple words are transformed into poetry even though it's prose.

    You know you're reading flowerbee when you want to cry, laugh, and cry again.

    You know you're reading Smuggler_Shidakis when you realize that you don't know half of the people but also know that you don't care.

    You know you're reading Koori when you're own writing pales in comparison.

    You know you're reading Healer_Leona when you realize that Qui-Gon is quickly becoming one of your favorite Jedi... Ever.

    You know you're reading Jemmiah when you actually fall out of your chair (yes, that really did happen) from laughing too hard. [face_blush]


    Note: Being the horrible lurker that I am, you all may not think that I am reading, but I am! @};-


    More to come...

     
  23. AdmiralWesJanson

    AdmiralWesJanson Force Ghost star 5

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    May 23, 2005
    You know it's a fic by AWJ when:

    The X-wing becomes an unexpected star.

    Seriously. I had no clue that would happed :D
     
  24. Kit'

    Kit' Manager Emeritus star 5 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    HaiGan - because her OC's can do something purely despicable and everyone still loves him.

    Leona - She writes Qui-Gon so gracefully that you often find yourself wishing that she had written the JA stuff and not Ms. Watson

    Jemmiah - because everyone's looking at you in the computer labs while you giggle hysterically

    Darsha - because weird things happen, and somehow they make sense to you.

    Ish - because you're either laughing at the characters or crying with them, often in the same breath
     
  25. Hananiah

    Hananiah Jedi Master star 4

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    Aeryn_Sun you are reading sabewan fanfiction and think that it was acutally part of the plot of TPM


    You're reading a sabewan saga and wish it were part of the saga

    The angst is so beautiful you can see it in your mind as if it were a movie scene


    Blind_manYou can never watch the prequels in the same way after reading the Vader monologues wondering what Susie or Anakin would say in return.

    You start laughing hysterically and everyone around you glares or looks like you are crazy.
     
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