Thank you!

[sociologistff]

Hi!

Just a quick thank you to all of you who helped me with my research! Your answers to my questionnaire(s) are much appreciated.
I don't have much time right now updating my LJ since I'm busy writing my thesis (actually I'm not busy, I'm panicking, ha) but I will let you know about my results asap.

All the best,
Petra

Comments

If it's not too late...

[cybeleadam]

...here are my answers to your questions:

1. How did you encounter fan fiction for the first time and what made you write your own fan stories? Were you influenced by a particular story or author?
I wrote fanfictions long before I knew the name. I've always played RPG-like conversations with my sister and sometimes I wrote stories inspired by that afterwards. Then, when I found out there were so many stories of that kind on the Internet, I was totally amazed.

2. What, in your opinion, makes a good (Harry Potter) fan fiction?
Good characterization, like in every story.

2a. What do you think about Mary Sues?
I think the word is overused (it annoys me when it's used for canon characters) and what bothers me more about them is that potential readers tend to avoid stories featuring original characters, assuming they would be Mary Sues.

2b. How do you choose a story to read on http://www.fanfiction.net (e.g.summary, favorite pairing or genre/ using the search panel, having

[annuscka]

I'm late too - didn't find this e-mail until today, sorry about that! Hope it still can be of some use, and even if it isn't, good luck! This sounds like a fascinating topic and I hope it turns out well for you

[ancarett]

Another latecomer with answers (if useful

Looking forward to the results!!

[egb67]

Petra!

Can't wait to read your thesis. It's going to be really interesting. I hope you publish! (gah....mine took 6 years to get to the printer!!).

Regards,

the_scribbler