I've been wondering about the collaborative process behind Aftershocks; it was nice to see an explanation for how collaborations develop among writers.
Word to the checking your ego at the door remark. In general, I think that's so important, even when you're not diving into someone else's ficverse. It's wonderful to take pride in your work, but it's unreasonable to think that everyone will share your enthusiasm. Besides, I think an author should write for him or herself first and foremost. Although positive feedback is wonderful, the need to feed your ego isn't exactly the best reason to get into it. But I'm getting off-topic here...
Anyway, thanks for your insight. I always enjoy hearing things like this from the more experienced authors among us. :)
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Date: 2007-10-28 05:11 am (UTC)Word to the checking your ego at the door remark. In general, I think that's so important, even when you're not diving into someone else's ficverse. It's wonderful to take pride in your work, but it's unreasonable to think that everyone will share your enthusiasm. Besides, I think an author should write for him or herself first and foremost. Although positive feedback is wonderful, the need to feed your ego isn't exactly the best reason to get into it. But I'm getting off-topic here...
Anyway, thanks for your insight. I always enjoy hearing things like this from the more experienced authors among us. :)