Keira's World

Per Fanlore: "A Big Bang is a specific type of challenge usually involving long fics and accompanying artwork. This type of challenge is a reprise of the old zine tradition of collaboration between artists and writers for internet fandoms." We're going to talk about it.http://keiramarcos.com/chat-room/

Over the years I've been in fandom, I've made friends (and apparently mortal enemies) which wasn't honestly a goal. It's been such a lovely surprise overall. We're going to talk about it. Chatroom on my site: http://keiramarcos.com

In November, the theme for Rough Trade is  "Not Quite Human" which is a mutant au challenge. We're going to talk about it. This will certainly be the first of many conversations about the topic as we head towards National Novel Writing Month. Chatroom on my site: http://keiramarcos.com/chat-room/

In MHQ, a plot bunny was posted about Harry getting doused with luck potion by accident and it became a permanent part of his magic.I've been noodling the concept for a bit and I wondered --what if Lily did something a little more deliberate? We're going to talk about it. Chatroom: http://keiramarcos.com/chat-room/

Basic craft, readability, creativity, originality, consequences and repercussions.AND we bitched a lot about stuff & junk.http://keiramarcos.com/chat-room/ The Elements of Style by Strunk & White

Writing challenges, critique partners, beta and alpha readers, behavior in fandom. Etc.We're going to talk about it.Chatroom:  http://keiramarcos.com/chat-room/

Reader & Writer expectations in fandom. Chatroom on my site: http://keiramarcos.com/chat-room/

"In science and philosophy, a paradigm is a distinct set of concepts or thought patterns, including theories, research methods, postulates, and standards for what constitutes legitimate contributions to a field."- Wikipedia"A framework containing the basic assumptions, ways of thinking, and methodology that are commonly accepted by members of a [fandom]" - dictionary.comTonight, we're going to talk about the rewards and consequences of stepping outside of the established fandom paradigm as a writer. Plus we'll probably bitch about your readership can respond to this and how to combat that bullshit. Etc. Chatroom on my site:http://keiramarcos.com/chat-room/

It's essential to be careful about the number of people you allow in your process as a writer. We're going to talk about it. Chatroom on my site: http://keiramarcos.com/chat-room/

Every fandom has a character that can be problematic for various reasons regarding their actions, characterization, and their personal history. In NCIS, that character is Jethro Gibbs. We're going to talk about it.Chatroom on my site: http://keiramarcos.com/chat-room/