On Wed, 28 Feb 1996, Ryan Mathews wrote:

I'm surprised by this observation.  Are you saying by this that there 
is no such thing as a good fanfic novel, or simply that most fanfic 
writers are incapable of writing one?
One point: I think it depends on the universe you're writing in.  IMHO, 
RANMA 1/2 is more suited to short stories than to long ones.  On the 
other hand, any GUNDAM story would have to be at least a short novel to 
be worth the effort.

True.

Well, there is at least one fanfic out that has only two parts out so far 
but is over 258k in size - Careful Destiny [Ranma 1/2].  If he keeps up that 
pace and  goes on for more episodes, say 4 or 5 total, he will have over 
500k worth of stuff, which is about, what, 200 pages?  Sounds like novel 
length to me! :) I can honestly say I haven't found it to drag at all, 
every bit has been fascinating.  Of course, I have yet to read the 
earlier fanfics he is basing his on, so it might not be as exciting if 
you have already read those.

Also True.  I am currently awaiting the next installment of Careful Destiny
with baited breath.

Charles K. Hurst - ImageNation Corp. Wage Slave/Employee - RPI graduate-MechE
Chocolate and Anime Forever!  8 monthes a fan and counting.
MI = eps. 88  MB = eps. 56 - 8/20 episodes each to utter boredom or Fushigi!

 Thanks for taking the time to read my rambling...

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