Idea for a crossover

by **Steven** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 2:35 pm

I have a idea for a crossover regarding Captain Scarlet Fiction, well how about using the characters from the classic series and the new technology from the CGI series together.

by **hazel** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 8:14 pm

Sure, go for it! And don't forget to make use of the beta service if you want to:
http://spectrum-headquarters.com/ipw-web/bulletin/bb/viewtopic.php?t=146

Website · by **Sage** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 9:00 pm

Yeah go for it. Get the best of worlds, would be grand.

Good luck.

by **Steven** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 1:59 am

I did't make it clear, this was a idea for the fan fiction writers to try out. I am no writer. :oops:

by **Captain Indigo** » Fri Feb 25, 2005 12:01 am

Oh, you never know until you try... :wink:

And there's plenty of people who will point you in the right direction if you want to give it a go yourself!

by **Carrie** » Fri Feb 25, 2005 11:31 pm

Nice one Indigo!
I couldn't agree more.
Steven, I only started writing a couple of years ago after a LONG interval..and I found I was hooked. I really wished I'd done it a long time ago...so I think you should take a shot at it..sometimes stories just start as a germ of an idea..but then magically mutate into something you didn't envision at first! It's quite a remarkable and delightful experience to create something that wasn't there before...and even more delightful when you can share it with other people.
There are many people here that would offer to help..me included..so why not take a stab at it?

by **Scarlet Lady** » Sat Feb 26, 2005 7:14 am

Hear, hear! From one addict fan fic reader and writer to another, Carrie, I couldn't agree more!

by **Steven** » Wed Mar 09, 2005 10:11 pm

Thank you for your kind offers of help, but i don't think I am cut out to be a fan fiction writer.

I am just not good at writing.

by **Scarlet Lady** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 9:24 am

Well, let me tell you something. I was 16 when I wrote my first fan fiction (The Giant Emerald) for Chris Bishop. I'd never written for an audience of any kind, before. I only wrote it as a bit of fun, and decided that if it turned out rubbish, I wouldn't write again. Well, the story wasn't too bad, really, but Chris could've been really mean, had she wanted to. Instead, I had an e-mail back saying that Chris had really enjoyed the story, would be happy to put it up... and could I please write another!

Five years later, I've improved a lot, and am still going strong. My brother, Captain Tourmaline, is also writing, now, and although he wasn't all that confident to begin with, Chris' kind words and helpful encouragement has changed all that.

If you're not a very confident writer, you're in the right place. Chris is the best person anyone could possibly write for, because she really appreciates your qualities - even if you can't see it, yourself. Give it a go! :grin:

by **Marion** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 2:44 pm

Hear, hear, Scarlet Lady!
When I wrote my first CS story and sent it to Chris, I was convinced it would be rejected and I'd be told in no uncertain terms not to give up my day job :wink:

Chris's comments were kind, positive and constructive and I can still remember the thrill I had when my first tentative story was posted. It's a wonderful feeling! :grin:

Of course, umpteen stories later, she probably wishes she had told me to go away - but I have derived great pleasure from writing fan-fiction and I hope I've improved with experience - and will continue to do so...
Chris is always keen to encourage and help new writers and no-one should worry that their effort will not be apprieciated - after all, we all know the toil that can be involved with writing a story.
I would like to say a BIG 'Thank You' to Colonel Chris - for her continuing encouragment and her constructive criticism, her support and her friendship. Also for hosting a site that has given me hours of pleasure by posting wonderful stories by my fellow enthusiasts!
All Hail the Chief :wink:

by **Captain Indigo** » Fri Mar 11, 2005 1:38 am

I'll join the group intent on embarrasing Chris :grin:

.

My first writing experience was similar. I'd dabbled with a couple of Star Trek stories, but my first CS story started a short time after I came across this site. Strangely enough, I'd been planning to write a Thunderbirds/Captain Scarlet crossover with a friend, and was doing a bit of research, since neither of us had seen CS for a long time. I started reading, and suddenly, a trecherous part of my brain started saying 'what if...?'
That was about March 2001. I never finished the crossover, but I've now got three CS stories under my belt, and several more partially written. I hated my own writing when I started out, but with Chris' encouragement, I persevered, and couldn't be more glad of it.
You've done the hard part, Steven, by having the idea. Once you've done that, the characters can start to write themselves, almost. That's what it feels like, anyway. I often sit back after an intense writing session and think 'Did I really write that?'
If you're really not feeling confidant after trying it out yourself, I'm sure that there would be people willing to help in a collaborative manner. The idea, however, is yours, and will always be yours.
Give it a go, see if we're right...
Do it even to prove us wrong, if you want :wink:

by **Mary** » Fri Mar 11, 2005 2:36 pm

While I'm happy to embarrass Chris with praise any time she deserves it (which IMO is often :angel)

), I will also add that when I first heard of Chris it was the other way around -- SHE was embarrassing ME. (and has been ever since :oops:

)

The vast majority of my stories were already under my belt when Hazel told me about this person up in Canada who had written this absolutely brilliant story, "All the Colours of the Rainbow," and I was strongly advised to read it. Yes indeed, it held my interest with a strangle-hold despite the author's (then) lack of English proficiency. But she did her job of embarrassing me by acknowledging in the Author's Notes where she got a lot of her ideas :shock:

and then doing such a WONDERFUL job running with those ideas! :grin:

Hats off to you, Chris, and consider these compliments everybody's throwing at you just another birthday present! 8M-M)

by **Marion** » Fri Mar 11, 2005 7:49 pm

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CHRIS! :grin:

Website · by **Sage** » Sat Mar 12, 2005 1:34 pm

Happy birthday Chris

Totally ditto everyone else's glowing praise. This site was the first one I came across that had fanfic on, probably wouldn't have even considered writing and posting it otherwise.

Then of course when I did you were ever so sweet and helpful.
Can't even begin to show gratitude for that.