$$$ Fan Fiction $$$

[Kira November]

No: HPFGUIDX 72377


>    Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2003 23:33:26 -0000
>    From: "Steve" <bboy_mn at yahoo.com>
>Subject: $$$ Fan FIction $$$
>
>Not only has JKR inspired kids and adults to read more, but she has
>also inspired us all to WRITE more. The characters in HP are so vivid
>and real that many many people have been able to use them as
>characters in their own stories.
>
>And to some extent the publishers have taken advantage of this, and
>held essay contests that gave out HP related prizes (trips to England,
>etc...). But I think they should take it one step farther. I think,
>the publisher's and JKR should sponsor a fan fiction contest, with the
>best in a variety of catagories (Age, theme, etc...) being compiled
>into a book and published. (Perhaps, the writers of the stories could
>agree to a small fixed payment in return for being able to say that
>they were a published author.)
>
>Certainly if JKR and the publisher sorted through them and picked the
>best, you would truly get the very best of the best of HP fan fiction.
>The stories the most accurately reflect the spirit of Harry and his
>friends. Even though there is tons of free fan fiction on the net, I
>would still buy that book because knowing JKR read and endorsed the
>stories would give them tremendous credability. It would also be a way
>for Harry life to continue beyond Hogwarts while allowing JKR time to
>enjoy her life and pusue other projects.
>
>Sorry if perhaps this should have been in the OT Group.
>
>Just a thought.
>bboy_mn

This is an interesting idea.  Marion Zimmer Bradley edited volumes of 
stories set in her Darkover 'universe' and many of them were from new 
writers.  Back in the eighties two published Star Trek writers put together 
two volumes of the best Star Trek fan fiction.  Thieves World and Liavek 
were two 'universes' created specifically for many writers to play in.  
Considering how much fan fiction is being written, Bloomsbury/Scholastic 
would be able to publish Harry Potter stories for years to come!

Kira November

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