I have a dilemna...

[NinjaRabbit]

Okay, I kind of need you guys to give me your imput on this matter.

Now, here's the problem: I've been having this really good idea for a story floating around in my mind for a while. It might sound a bit cliche'd, but it was an idea of making a story where XR turns human somehow and has to cope with the pros and cons of his situation. Then I go to fanfiction.net the other day, only to find a XR story entitled, "Some Stupid Wish", where XR turns human.

Someone beat me to it.

But I read the story, and I realize that this one was quite different from my version. This story focuses mainly on Marred, but my story was going to focus on the humorous aspects of XR's situation. My story was going to handle the situation kind of the way it would be handled on the show, fairly lightheartedly.

Now I have a question for you guys. I really want to write my XR story that I've thought of, (if I did it would be later, and I'd probably write a different BLoSC story before it, just so I could get used to the writing style) but the thing is, I don't want to copy the story that I saw.

In a way, it wouldn't, because I did have the idea before I even read the other story, and my story would be completely different. Also, I noticed that the person who wrote "Some Stupid Wish" hasn't updated it in quite a while.

So what do you guys think? Should I write my story, or should I not? I really don't want anyone to think I'm copying, but I would really, really love to write the story. So what do you think?

[levy120]

Write it.

I know how you feel. I once wrote some "How it could be"-fanfiction (Non-BLoSC) for example from reading an episode description of an episode that I hadn't seen myself. And when it aired... I missed it willingly xD

Seeing all my plots for certain fanfics, I came to realize that actually you CAN'T write something NEW nowadays in that case.
Also you get inspired by things really quick even if you probably don't want to.

So, write it ^^

[RedRage]

I think someone in the forums did that, it sounds familiar. Did xr go crazy with eating too much or something like that?

[NinjaRabbit]

No, the story I read was just about how he turned human and he finally realized he could get Mira's attention. It was basically a Marred story.

[RedRage]

yeah, that's what makes me think it's from someone in the forum, because it's a xr/mira thing. I didn't actually read it, I read the description.

[Alohilani]

I read it. I don't think it was by anyone from this board.

[BandGeek727]

redrage said:

I think someone in the forums did that, it sounds familiar. Did xr go crazy with eating too much or something like that?

No, I don't think that was anyone here either - they would have posted it here. :3
Maybe you're thinking of Kila's XR/Mira swap contest...

Anyway - NinjaRabbit, you should write your story. Like levy said, it is hard to come up with ideas that are 100% original - we all get our inspiration from somewhere, after all. And from what you've said, you're story isn't exactly the same. This fandom could always use more fanfiction. X3

[RedRage]

I think you are right BG

[NinjaRabbit]

Thanks guys! You've convinced me. I'll keep my ideas and see if I can write the story.

Like I said, it's kind of just a plot bunny and it will take me a while to get the idea on paper.

[BandGeek727]

Anytime! ;D

[Spirit-of-Twilight]

It sounds cool, I'm glad you've decided to write it! ^^

[eez]

I say you write it anyway. If the story you read is not like yours, then you're free from nasty so-called 'copy cat' claims!

Good luck with it!

[slwatson]

Well, you've already decided, but I vote write it. Because frankly, 'robots turning human' is not exactly a new idea, so if they try to accuse you of stealing it, you can point to the following fandoms that have done it in canon: Star Trek: The Next Generation and Red Dwarf. And the following fandoms that have at least one story to this effect: Red Dwarf, MST3K, ST:TOS, ST:TNG, and just about every other sci-fi show. So, you're relying on an idea that has been done before, but your execution of said idea is what will make or break your story, and I have the utmost faith that you'll take this idea and make it a really fun read.

[NinjaRabbit]

Well, I certainly want to make this story enjoyable. That's why I was thinking of writing a BLoSC oneshot before I write this story. If I write something else beforehand, then I'll be able to get feedback and critisisms on my writing style, and also so I can get used to writing stories for this fandom.

The only other fandoms I've written for are Kim Possible and American Dragon, and needless to say, both shows have a different style from BLoSC: different characters, different comedy, different dialogue, etc. I want to get used to writing for BLoSC, because I want my "XR turning human story" to be really good.

[slwatson]

I'm sure you'll be fine. A lot of writing good fic, even when you're writing it to the extreme (like an AU or anything) is just researching the crap out of canon and relying on your own instincts.