Seven Stargates

[icarus]

Harry Potter

I reserved my copy of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince today. I only have one request: more about Snape. A plotbunny came sniffing around... Snape being interviewed by junior reporter Rita Skeeter after the first fall of Voldemort. Snape thinks he has his 15 minutes of fame, a chance to vindicate himself; she only wants to ask about Death Eater orgies.

Stargate SG-1 and Harry Potter Writers

Several weeks ago I chatted with a rogues gallery of HP writers, passing along a link to an award-winning Stargate story. Now, it's award-winning on Area 52, which Stargate writers know is this universe's version of FF.net. (Don't worry, the story wasn't by anyone on my friendslist, and thegrrrl2002, your writing is wonderful so don't you dare think it was you.)

The HP writers were horrifed. Spell-bound with dreadful characterization, the unrealistic sex, florid and painful word useage.

"See?" I urged them (among whom were some of what I consider to be the top writers in HP), "SG-1 needs you."

"Point me to some episodes and a fandom guide," said one with a flourish. "I so own this fandom." There were nods and mutters of agreement.

I believe that all skilled fanfic writers must do the following:

1 - write Jack/Daniel
2 - write at least ten Jack/Daniel stories
3 - write at least one novel-length Jack/Daniel story

Current and older episodes are shown on the SciFi channel (there is Stargate Atlantis and Stargate SG-1). I recommend checking out seasons 1-4 in particular, because that's where you find the most Jack/Daniel action. In the US, Fox is showing Stargate at 11pm on Sunday nights in most areas, and on Saturday afternoons.

A fandom guide is here Arduinna's Stargate SG-1 Handbook.

Examples of good Stargate Fanfic to inspire you are here:
Dr. Jackson's Diary by Anais (Tongue in cheek and funnier than hell.)
Kawoosh! (Short, good feel for the universe, with a stick-to-your-ribs point.)
Anna S. (Deep. Angst-driven, and lushly written.)
Destina Fortunato (Five Moons is a favorite of mine. Interesting, well-plotted stories that mix adventure and sex.)
The Grrrl (Hot, sexy fics that leave you warm and happy, like a cup of cocoa, or touching and wistful, that leave you thoughful. For prime laughs, read Rated Five Stars. For thoughtful The Space Within.)
Keiko Kirin (My favorite is still the Steak Series. Perfect characterization and believable slow-build.)

Once you write your SG-1 slash, send it to:

Area 52
jackslashdaniel

Or post it in:

jackslashdaniel
stargateslash


Now I'm waiting for the universe to comply with my demands. *crickets chirp*

I'm astonished to find that I have - if you count my two incomplete The Road Home and The Walls Of Jericho - seven SG-1 fanfics. When did that happen? Granted, one's a drabble and compared to the HP fics they're rather short. But, really? That many? So soon? It's only been four months.

Comments

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

Oh yes, we need more SG1 writers! Very much needed. There's been a lull lately. We need fresh blood. Lots of it. ::salivates::

You are so kind to include me in that list of fabulous writers.

::quiet squee::

I'm thinking I know which "Award-winning fic" you are talking about. I didn't quite get it, either, for the reasons you listed. Fan awards are obviously a bizarre quirky thing.

When will Jericho be finished? I've been waiting until it's done to read it. Impatiently.

[icarusancalion.livejournal.com]

Oh yes, we need more SG1 writers! Very much needed. There's been a lull lately. We need fresh blood. Lots of it. ::salivates::

I'm doing my best for the team. :D **

I'm thinking I know which "Award-winning fic" you are talking about. I didn't quite get it, either, for the reasons you listed. Fan awards are obviously a bizarre quirky thing.

That's a good sign that it's so obvious. Other fan awards were pretty good (that's how I found you) but, maaaannnnnn, that particular story provided hours of entertainment, and not in a good way.

When will Jericho be finished? I've been waiting until it's done to read it. Impatiently.

Working on it. I've another piece to post soon. Teal'c has unexpectedly decided to have his say, so I have to reorganize the plot outline to make room for him (when Teal'c speaks, it's important). Then there's some geophysical research I have to do for the climactic scene, so I don't make a scientific fool of myself.

Scenewise... hmmm... roughly...

- Morning scene
- Fall out
- Walkin'
- A bright idea
- climactic chapter!
- Alien stuff
- Denouement
- Stargate
- Epilogue

We're really close. Roughly 3,000 more words, if the past length of scenes stays consistent. 6 of the above have already been sketched out in my notes, it's just a matter of typing them. It's only the circumstances around the plot climax that need work. At the current rate of posting (now that my computer problems seem to be better) we're probably looking one part a week, slightly more (I might be able to do morning, fall out, and walking as part of one update, or cascade it to three parts posted in a row).

We're looking at about 4-5 weeks I'd say, finishing it during spring break.

Icarus

[icarusancalion.livejournal.com]

Er. That sounds like a lot, but the story's 17,000 words so far, so what's another 3,000? We really are rolling towards to the conclusion.

Icarus