Writing, commentary, y halo thar

[kate]

So, alright, I don't think anyone anywhere is interested, but just in case, I put my name down as an author on dvd_commentary, here. I seriously think some of my earliest stuff could be done MST3K style, as badfic, ha.

And so, I thought I would post (for possibly the only time ever) that everything I write is posted on my writing journal, lusty_daydreams. I'm thinking of changing *that* journal to kisahawklin and then renaming this one kisa_hawklin because... I dunno. Because I didn't think people would ever read my writings, so I didn't think it would matter what I called my writing journal. But now people can't find stuff, and they ask here from time to time. It's a weird experience.

Okay, by far more interesting to me is deciding what I want to write commentary on. You all know by know that I worship fiercelydreamed, but she's written her own commentary to Unidentified and she's halfway through Rebuilding Babel and I don't know what I'd really be able to add. I don't think the commentaries are supposed to be "Squee! Squee! Squee!"

I was thinking of doing one of my standby favorites - one of the stories that I go to time and again, but none of the authors are on the list. So that leaves things that are huge and made me go O_O and again - I don't think I have too much to say that isn't just "OMG! SO AMAZING!" Like, jesus, what do you say about Freedom's Just Another Word? And besides, synecdochic has posted a DVD commentary of her own, again, more insightful than I could ever be.

I don't think I'd do anything that wasn't SGA, and there are several of my favorite authors on there... cupidsbow (and OMG, love her, but would feel IDIOTIC trying to do commentary on one of her fics), seperis (and the one I'd love to do is the one she's not posted completely yet, arg!), cesperanza (but she's already got one offer, and I'm sure she'll get more) synecdochic and fiercelydreamed (and I believe we've covered this above)... I just don't know.

In general? I think my problem with doing a commentary is that I worry I won't have anything interesting or insightful to say; at least, nothing that can do any more justice to a fic I love than it does for itself. That's why I like the fics I do - they're perfect they way they are. What could I possibly add?

And I think that I'd really like to do a piece by someone lesser-known, because what a thrill for the author, right? And I like to point out pieces that people might have missed and deserve some measure of attention.

I did just notice scribblinlenore offered her fic, and I'm considering 101 Ways To Get Lucky (In Love), but that's pretty popular too... maybe I'll email one of the authors on my 'rainy day fics' list and ask them to give me permission. *thinks*

Comments

[cupidsbow.livejournal.com]

I can't tell you how flattered I am to be included in this list. But I'm also just a teeny bit wistful. I've never had a commentary done for one of my fics, and it would be such a thrill to see it through someone elses eyes. But on the other hand, I do agree that writing a commentary for a fic that hasn't been widely read would be a wonderful thing.

Good luck with picking something, and I'll look forward to reading it (and the story). :)

[kisahawklin]

Really? I can't believe you haven't had one done - that's so sad!

I was just backreading your journal (and that's sounds vaguely creepy, but I was just looking for a fic index because I didn't want to go through the author post again) and remembered how much I loved your stories... hrm. Maybe I'll do two commentaries.

I hate to promise, since I've got a fair amount on my plate, but I'll sure give it a good ole college try. You definitely deserve a commentary!

[cupidsbow.livejournal.com]

I can't believe you haven't had one done - that's so sad!

I know. *sniffs in a tragic but noble way*

It would be totally awesome if you did one, but no pressure on my side. I know what it's like to have an overflowing plate!

[cupidsbow.livejournal.com]

PS: http://cupidsbow.livejournal.com/68397.html

[kisahawklin]

Ooh... see, the ones that I think I might have something to offer on are of course the ones that everyone else feels the same about... but I suppose that's okay. I just... I'd like to maybe introduce one of your less popular ones, but I haven't reread them three million times like soon again gone and Sheppard's choice and One Peace at a Time and Class: Insecta.

Okay, so assuming I can make a better commentary on one of those because I am more familiar with them, then, lessee. I think that One Peace at a Time is out because it relies heavily on the story it remixed, which would require permission from that author, I think, and also I would probably end up doing commentary for both.

Class: Insecta is intimidating to me, and I don't know why. I'm not going to examine that too closely.

soon again gone is so popular! Everybody loves it, and there's all this stuff... Hrm. It's probably my number two choice.

The thing about Sheppard's choice, though, is that I'm not a particularly good feminist, and while I recognized the brilliant turn of the trope on its head, I worry that I might not do it justice. But I think this is still my favorite because it really gave me a feeling of awe at the end - and does again every time I read it - that I'd like to share something about my personal reaction with other readers. Even with my nerves, I think this is probably my first choice.

[cupidsbow.livejournal.com]

\o/

You are made entirely of win. I am very much looking forward to what you have to say about Sheppard's Choice.

And for what it's worth, Class:Insecta intimidates me too!

[kisahawklin]

And someone just posted a brilliant Teyla POV remix of Class: Insecta. I need to remember to go back and comment.

Also, I posted the commentary - I guess I had more to say than I thought!

[cupidsbow.livejournal.com]

Yay! *goes*