I'm new to LJ, so please forgive any transgressions ...
Your comments are right on the mark and useful information for writers who feel the urge to contribute to another's story.
As one of the many (many many) contributors to Sheep's Contractverse, it was important to me that she read my spin on it and approve it. Lo, Sheep created that 'verse, saying, "Let there be whacking!" And there was whacking, and it was good ... but back on topic.
If she had said my story sucked, then it would never have been posted and I would not have resented her for it. She had final say. Not only that, but it seemed necessary to also run it by Troopercam, whose "Lifeline" followed on the heels of "The Contract."
You made several great points, blackmare_9. Thanks for the thoughtful essay.
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Date: 2007-11-05 12:23 am (UTC)Your comments are right on the mark and useful information for writers who feel the urge to contribute to another's story.
As one of the many (many many) contributors to Sheep's Contractverse, it was important to me that she read my spin on it and approve it. Lo, Sheep created that 'verse, saying, "Let there be whacking!" And there was whacking, and it was good ... but back on topic.
If she had said my story sucked, then it would never have been posted and I would not have resented her for it. She had final say. Not only that, but it seemed necessary to also run it by Troopercam, whose "Lifeline" followed on the heels of "The Contract."
You made several great points, blackmare_9. Thanks for the thoughtful essay.