grrr...argh...

[tommygirl]

So many people have already written on the whole wank regarding a certain fanfiction writer looking for hand-outs to continue her writing. I'm just...floored. Like wow. Can I be a kept fanperson? Will someone out there pay me lots of money because work is just so workish? And while we're at it, are there a few of you on my fanlist that I can hire (at no charge to me, of course, because it's like an honor) to wave huge feathers over me while I eat grapes and watch my TIVO? Oh, and maybe if you can refer to me as "the greatest fanfic writer ever" at all times...

Also, I don't know if she's actually interacted with any professional writers before, but most of the writers I know have other jobs as well for a very long time. The chances of being a JK Rowling are quite slim, especially on the first time out...so what's the plan then? "Sorry, Mr. Publisher, sir, but I can't be expected to write and do other stuff."

And bullshit about disabilities? Girl, please, I know people with real disabilities who work full-time jobs, going to school, and doing writing. Unless stupid is a disability, I don't think it qualifies.

The gall and...I'm just making myself angry thinking about it.

But for real y'all...if you want me to be your kept fanperson...just ply me with slushies and soft pretzels and I'm yours!

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Have I mentioned the utter love I have for Entourage? What about 4400? Still haven't watched QAF because it will sadden me that it's really over. I'm not good with that sort of thing - sure, it's fictional, but I'm mental.

Comments

[sylver-one.livejournal.com]

geesh, well, Karma is a bitch, and I think the bitch will slap her in the face one of these days. If she wants to be paid for writing, she should go try and get her work published!

and hte ending of QaF was so bittersweet. I loved it, but hate the series to be over!

[storydivagirl.livejournal.com]

Exactly - you want to write a novel, do it. No one is stopping you. Especially, this girl works part-time and lives at home. So what is she doing with her time now if she wants to write a novel? Does she really think that will change if she fandom supports her?

Still can't bring myself to watch. I'm scared - though last episode made me quite episode with Michael and Brian making up!

[nam-jai.livejournal.com]

It did amaze me when I read that she only works part-time anyway. Amid all the yelling at her, this reasonable and thoughtful post (http://www.livejournal.com/users/cousinjean/343340.html?thread=2439724#t2439724) about the use of time was undeservedly lost -- it's probably what she most needs to hear. Heck, I should save it to re-read on days when I feel like complaining I don't have time to write.

[storydivagirl.livejournal.com]

I agree about that post - that was a definite good point to make. Obviously there are other things she's doing that if she decides writing more important, she can give up. It's sorta like my same reasoning for why I would never even try to save up to take a year off just to write - because I know myself, I'd probably end up just wasting half the time like I do now and then the other half writing.