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!

**

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

[duckduck.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I've read the wank, although it appears as though the post that inspired said wank has disappeared. Sad, that. I can't fucking believe it. That is a) stupid, and b) EGO!

I can't get down with Entourage at all. My husband loves it and as a result I end up watching it too, but it's just not my thing at all. I want to throttle Turtle every time he walks onto the screen. The husband claims that's the point, but ugh. Can't do it.

[wookiemonster.livejournal.com]

Heh...in addition to writing, I'm also trying to go back for an advanced degree so I can get picked up by a local magazien or a group somewhere to review books and movies. It won't be for awhile until I get to write "full time." Meh.

[filwdork.livejournal.com]

Can I give you Diet Coke and watch teh TiVo with you?

[nam-jai.livejournal.com]

My favorite bit of sheer gall was how she was advertising the stories written to order, your request, your money -- except for all the restrictions she placed on what she would write: not this pairing, not that genre, not this, not that, and, the most jaw-dropping to me, nothing too plot-heavy, 'cause that's just too much work. Yes, thinking of a story that actually goes somewhere is indeed hard work; it can be taxing on the brain, I understand, poor little writer. *condescending pat on the head*

[shivedheart.livejournal.com]

*facepalm* Time to clean out the gene pool!

I LOVE QAF! But I'm hopelessly behind . . .

[dragonsinger.livejournal.com]

Dude, how did I miss this? Where is this post? *ROTFLOL* I'll only be your minion if you'll be mine in return. :)

[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!

[kittykatz.livejournal.com]

Who're we talking about here? Point me to the mocking!

[lunarknightz.livejournal.com]

*rolls eyes*

Paid fanfic? I so don't think so. *sigh* Of course, there's my dream of one day getting a job to write either comics or novels based on different franchises---but hey, I was gonna be all legal about it so it could be cannon/semi-cannon at least. Of course, to do so, I've gotta create characters of my own to maniputlate first.

Talk about putting the milk before the cow.

The wank is most entertaining, though.

*hands you shiny sash and crown for being ultimate fan type person*

[iamtheenemy.livejournal.com]

Oh man, I saw this on my daily (ok, thrice daily) perusal of Fandom Wank, and was appalled. Screw being lazy, although she is. The thing I'm pissed about is that she could potentially make a lot of trouble for innocent ficcers like you and me who just love our fandoms and want to write about them for the pure fun of it. Bitch. And it really grates that, like you said, she cannot understand why people are mad or mocking her.