Fanfiction Workshop Series 2015 (TIMES POSTED!)

Started by Firefury Amahira, February 17, 2015, 06:21:11 PM

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Firefury Amahira

That time of year again, One and I have put in our submissions for our fanfiction writing workshops. If last year is any indication, we'll get all four again this year, though as always, specifics are subject to change.

Fanfiction 101: Friday, 3-4 PM, panels 4 The crash course into story basics. Panel covers basics such as organizing your plot, writing perspectives, types of scenes, avoiding writers' block, and an introduction to fanfiction-specific jargon. Also discusses in brief the legal ramifications of fanfiction and tips for publishing online.

Fanfiction 201: Saturday, 12-1 PM, panels 4 The character focus panel. Covers more advanced material pertaining specifically to characters and character creation. Includes material on writing and developing existing characters, creating antagonists, creating original characters, and how characters interact. Also explains the basics of what "Mary Sue" is, along with recommendations to avoid falling into that trap.

Fanfiction 369 (18+): Sunday, 10-11 PM, panels 4 The "How to write sex" panel. Advanced panel discussing how to write erotica in fanfiction. Panel includes a brief lecture and powerpoint presentation with anatomical drawings detailing sexual anatomy and response, how to apply it to realistic erotica, suggestions on how to apply it to unrealistic erotica (tentacles!), and common sexual myths. Also discusses the use of fetishes and the impact of word choice in erotic stories.

Fanfiction 120: Monday, 10-11 AM, panels 4 Catch-all "Open Lab" discussion for various topics that don't quite fit into the other panels. Possible topics include titles and summary-writing, reviewing and reacting to reviews, and use of foreign language in fanfic. Also open to questions and further discussion on topics from the 101 and 201 panels. This year, I may also use the open lab as a testbed for new material being developed for a potential 2016 "Fanfiction 150: Action Scenes" panel.

Layout for the 101, 201, and 120 panels is part lecture, part back-and-forth Q&A. While One and I have a set list of material to go over for each panel, attendees are welcome to ask questions, and if there's sufficient interest in a specific sub-topic, we're perfectly comfortable adjusting our lecture on the fly to accommodate. Schedules permitting, one or both of us will usually be available to hang out and chat further after the panels are over.

The 369 panel used to be in the same fashion, but due to the sheer volume of questions last year resulting in most of the panel being the sex discussion and less about the writing, One is adjusting the format somewhat; questions will be taken at the end of the panel, rather than in the middle of it. The idea is to get through the anatomy AND the writing sections within the time allotted by Fanime, and the 369 panel does tend to be a bit more of a formal lecture on the subject than the more open back-and-forth of the other panels.

Will update the thread once we've got more info on if/where/when we'll be scheduled!
As always, suggestions ahead of time are welcome. :)
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Firefury Amahira

And to no great surprise, we are confirmed for all four panels! First post has been updated accordingly.

Fanfiction 101: Basics- Friday 3-4 PM panels 4
Fanfiction 201: Characters- Saturday 12-1 PM panels 4
Fanfiction 369: How To Write Sex- Sunday 10-11 PM panels 4
Fanfiction 120: Open Lab- Monday 10-11 AM panels 4
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Firefury Amahira

Starting to get excited! Still gotta print out the packets for this year. For those who attended last year, I don't think we're making any revisions to the writing guide booklets for this year. Maybe aim for a version 3.5 or 4.0 for 2016 or something.
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