WIP Check-in -- Day 25

[glitteryv]

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Poll #7394

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Today I . . .

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wrote!
6 (50.0%)

edited!
4 (33.3%)

did something ficcish (brainstorming, research, daydreaming, etc.)
6 (50.0%)

procrastinated. /o\
2 (16.7%)

took a break
1 (8.3%)

did something else that I'll describe in my comment
1 (8.3%)

Today's question: How do you feel about getting your fic remixed or sequeled? Have you ever remixed or sequeled someone else's fic?

Comments

[littlebutfierce]

Still editing; I've been going back to another WIP in an effort to restart my brain a little (though given it's the same fandom, maybe not...).

In theory I like the idea of my fic getting remixed! (Part of me has that insecure-writer fear: what if it's better/more popular/etc. than my original story? & part of me thinks I should just get over it.) I'd be really flattered. I doubt it would ever happen, b/c my fandoms are small, but yeah.

I've never remixed anyone else's fic. I'd feel a little nervous about... I dunno. Using a great fic as a launching pad & then producing crap, ahahaha. (Plus also see the small fandoms thing; none of my fandoms ever qualify for any sort of remix-y thing anyway, heh.)

[glitteryv]

Editing is tedious work...especially when you've got other WIPs clamoring for equal time. *g*

AFAIK, there are some multi-fandom remix challenges a couple of times per year. I don't know how many of the smaller fandoms are represented though.

[meridian_rose]

I agree with you completely. The fear on both sides of the equation - what if it's better/what if I mess it up [and I'm not sure where I'd even start on doing a remix]. So many writers seem to have this anxiety about their skills and I wonder how much it holds us back. On the other hand, better a bit of insecurity than arrogance, because at least we'll try harder and learn and grow.