Long Fan Fiction
What blew my mind when first getting into fan fiction, and still does, was just how long some of it is. Writing a hundred-thousand-word novel is always a substantial endeavour — even a rubbish one can’t be written in a few hours. You can’t help but be impressed by that level of dedication. Unless you prefer to mock the borderline-obsessive freaks, that is, but (if you set aside your prejudice against the object of obsession) a lifetime exploring the nuances of the the Star Trek universe isn’t so far from, say, painting waterlilies for twenty years. People are amazing.
A hundred thousand words, pfft. The longest fic I know of if is Trial By Tenderness by Cevn, at about 1.47 million words. That’s three times as long as The Lord of the Rings, eighteen times Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, thirty times The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.
And there’s probably something longer.
Update: something like Post’s These Black Eyes — 2 million words, ongoing.
Thus far, one response.
Well well, I’ve finally tracked down your Centre of Ops. I was wondering what you’ve been up to all these months! Finally I can once again chase down bizarre stories and internet links that only you could find!
I hope also to be re-introduced to some of your more interesting musical selections (I am still listening to your last birthday present!).
PS I have some old R Unit recordings if you ever want them.
Ben.
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