"Reaping Mary Sue Or How Reapermum finally got published" for the WRITER'S AND READER'S CHOICE!

[mrua7.livejournal.com]

Back in 2013 glennagirl posted regarding the "Mary Sue" phenomenon in writing. After a great discussion on the topic, a few of usdecided to do an impromptu Mary Sue round robin using a prompt by reapermum

Well, actually she (Mary Sue) is here, the inspirational starting point, and you can follow her exploits by staying on section7mfu and just use these links: Reaping Mary Sue part I, part II, part III, part IV, part V, Epilogue

The participants : glennagirl reapermum, mrua7, avirra and avrovulcan

Comments

[laurose8.livejournal.com]

It is indeed an enjoyable fic. And that's a fine little illustration.

[mrua7.livejournal.com]

I recall how much this Round Robin ended up being. Glad you enjoyed the rec.

[lilidelafield.livejournal.com]

This was a very sweet fic, with a welcome happy ending for all. Thanks for the rec.

[mrua7.livejournal.com]

Thank you, and glad you enjoyed it. Did your read the original discussion of the "Mary Sue" character that ended up being the inspiration?

It was all about Mark's sister aka 'Mary Sue'. lol!

[lilidelafield.livejournal.com]

Yes I did. I am always a little bit worried in case my original characters turn out to be "Mary Sue" characters. I was impressed, and impressed too with the plot outline provided originally by reapermum, and the Mary Sue character turned out to be not too annoying. ( although I am glad Illya escaped a broken heart in the end).

[mrua7.livejournal.com]

It can be very easy to slip into that trap and make a character into a Mary Sue. I've seen it happen with so many beginning writers, sometimes unbelievably cringeworthy. lol!

[ssclassof56.livejournal.com]

Catching up on some reading. This was hilarious! (Note to Faustina: watch Mary Sue, then do the opposite.)

[mrua7.livejournal.com]

Glad you got to catch up with this one. It really was a fun story to write, yes I like that note to Fausting....and to my Elliott as well. :D

Though she could be borderline Mary Sue, but I did tone her down from her initial meeting with Illya....that epic martial arts exhibition in the UNCLE gymnasium. "D