Q&A with Mac :)

1. k so if you could speak out on one issue in the fanfic community what would it be? Feel free to use this has your soapbox :)

I guess I’ll just make my usual plea to please, for the love of pete and all that’s green, use a beta… and not just any beta. Utilize the services of someone who understands grammar, spelling, tense, and punctuation. Find someone who isn’t afraid to tell you if something sucks or needs editing. My guess is because this is a PTB class, knowing enough to use a beta is a non-issue, but I’ll still rant about it.

Nothing ruins a fic faster than seeing “shutter” used instead of “shudder” or dialogue that’s not punctuated correctly. I’ve heard some argue that we’re not professional writers, so why should it matter? Trust me: it matters. We should all make every effort to put out the best possible product.

1. What is the best opportunity being part of this fandom has given you?

I think the friends I’ve made. The people involved in this fandom are generally pretty awesome. I also think it’s pretty amazing to get immediate feedback on my work, and it has definitely helped me grow as a writer.

1. What are you reading right now?

I read a shit load of fic, but my current faves are Empires of the Mind/Hibbleton78; Becoming Bella Swan/BellaFlan; Hydraulic Level 5/Gondolier; Osa Bella/Myg; The Cullen Campaign/belladonna1472; and Art School Confidential/farkle.

My faves that are completed are The Worst of Weather/YellowGlue and And With Thee I Fade Away/Derdriu oFaolain.