Octaves of the Heart Interview with Treacle
| Interviews by Fans | |
|---|---|
| Title: | Octaves of the Heart Interview with Treacle |
| Interviewer: | Octaves of the Heart |
| Interviewee: | Treacle |
| Date(s): | 2006? |
| Medium: | online |
| Fandom(s): | Buffyverse |
| External Links: | "online here". Archived from the original on 2007-06-08. (scroll down) |
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Octaves of the Heart Interview with Treacle is posted at the Buffy website Octaves.
For others in this series, see Octaves of the Heart Interview Series.
Treacle Said
When I wrote a short script-style finale for Season 6 I didn't even know such a thing as fanfiction existed. Then some kind soul at the BC&S; suggested I post my scribblings at ff.net and lo, the magical realm that is fic opened up and swallowed me whole.
So far I write mostly from canon, enjoying a perverse thrill at fitting my stories in and around episode plotlines and loopholes. Occasionally though the stories stray into the realm of AU - 'Diversion', it's sequel 'Detour' and my latest WIP 'No Mistakes' being Human!Spike fics. I see fan fiction as an excellent way to develop my writing skills, and the positive (and negative) feedback and interaction between fandom writers as completely invaluable.
Fic has taught me to create believable dialogue, how to shape a story arc and (most importantly) to characterise effectively and for those lessons I will be eternally humbled and grateful to people like [a list of fans and stories] for setting the benchmark so very high and forcing me forever onwards and upwards.