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sick_wilson2010-12-02 02:32 pm
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Booster Shot--Meta Discussion
After choosing prompts for the current round of ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-community.gif)
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yarroway and I were “ooh”ing and “ah”ing over our new plot hatchlings, and began chatting about what makes a great sick!Wilson fic. As we talked, it became obvious that this concept was not as easy to define and pin down as we thought. There needs to be more than our favorite oncologist getting sick or having an emotional meltdown. And I know what you’re thinking… it needs hurt/comfort, but that doesn’t always clinch the deal or is necessary. And what about humorous or light sick!fics? Many have earned a place in our hearts.
I began checking through fics in the archive, searching for examples, and came away with two conclusions: There is no set formula, and what I like is subjective and depends upon my current mood.
Since a lot of us are mulling over our prompts and/or happily anticipating a batch of new stories to read, I thought this would be the perfect time to open the topic to our readers and writers, so here's the question:
What makes a sick!Wilson fic work for you?
To get the discussion rolling, you might want to check this post: So... what is it that's so extremely addictive about sick!Wilson fics?. It’s from 2007 when our comm was first formed.
Food for thought: How do you feel about Wilson's suffering? Whether physical or emotional, what qualities should it take on: angst, inner struggle, introspection? Are you craving to learn something new about Wilson or see something about him in a different light? Do you give bonus points when you see how it affects the people around him--especially House?
You are welcome to refer to fics if it helps clarify a perfect sick!fic moment, but in respect to all our wonderful writers, please refrain from recommending, critiquing, or comparing fics.
sickwilson_fest, yarroway and I were “ooh”ing and “ah”ing over our new plot hatchlings, and began chatting about what makes a great sick!Wilson fic. As we talked, it became obvious that this concept was not as easy to define and pin down as we thought. There needs to be more than our favorite oncologist getting sick or having an emotional meltdown. And I know what you’re thinking… it needs hurt/comfort, but that doesn’t always clinch the deal or is necessary. And what about humorous or light sick!fics? Many have earned a place in our hearts. I began checking through fics in the archive, searching for examples, and came away with two conclusions: There is no set formula, and what I like is subjective and depends upon my current mood.
Since a lot of us are mulling over our prompts and/or happily anticipating a batch of new stories to read, I thought this would be the perfect time to open the topic to our readers and writers, so here's the question:
What makes a sick!Wilson fic work for you?
To get the discussion rolling, you might want to check this post: So... what is it that's so extremely addictive about sick!Wilson fics?. It’s from 2007 when our comm was first formed.
Food for thought: How do you feel about Wilson's suffering? Whether physical or emotional, what qualities should it take on: angst, inner struggle, introspection? Are you craving to learn something new about Wilson or see something about him in a different light? Do you give bonus points when you see how it affects the people around him--especially House?
You are welcome to refer to fics if it helps clarify a perfect sick!fic moment, but in respect to all our wonderful writers, please refrain from recommending, critiquing, or comparing fics.