Two things ...

[suki_blue]

Firstly, the wonderful taruma16 gave me a link to some splendid Lucius icons. Thank you so much, luv. They're gorgeous! I thought I would pass the love on (There are some lovely Snape icons there too and some very spiffy HP fanart ones.

Secondly, I was LJ hopping earlier (anyone else do that? - it's no wonder I never get anything done), and I came across a very funny essay of Britishisms versus Americanisms for the budding fanfic writer. Very useful and mostly for the beginner, but still lots of fun; the examples are brilliant. Do come in

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[iadorespike]

and I came across a very funny essay of Britishisms versus Americanisms for the budding fanfic writer. Very useful and mostly for the beginner, but still lots of fun; the examples are brilliant.

Thanks for this, Suki! Very fun and very funny! Hee!

*hugs you*

[suki-blue.livejournal.com]

No problem! It's quite useful and it gave me a laugh.

~hugs back~

[shannon730.livejournal.com]

I used to beta for a girl that needed that essay. Not that I get the British stuff right all the time but she wrote Snape fic and I swear he always ended up sounding like an American teen-ager. The number of times I deleted things like Snape saying, "That's so awesome" or "That's cool" is mind boggling. I tried sending her British slang links...or suggesting that it's probably best that Snape not use slang at all but...eventually she found a new beta, which was good because I was ready to ask her if she'd actually read the books.

[suki-blue.livejournal.com]

Eeep, the whole point in writing fanfiction is the emulate the actual characters. They've got to sound like them, and that includes getting their nationalities right.

[shannon730.livejournal.com]

Exactly. You may get a little more leeway with the kids but Snape? As I said, probably best to avoid slang all together since he tends to be formal but...

And yes, getting nationalities right is why I posted the other day about food. That or I just don't mention any food that's not in the book.

[suki-blue.livejournal.com]

Oh, I wasn't around to see that post. Damn, I could have helped out. Any Brit-type questions, I'm happy to help with.

Yeah, Snape isn't the slang-type ...

[shannon730.livejournal.com]

rileysaplank answered for me.

But yeah, after an hour of trying to find the information using google I realized that you, Andy, and a several others on my flist are British and could give me an answer much faster. :)

[taruma16.livejournal.com]

I knew you'd like them! *bg*
There are some awesome icons, right?

Now, I'm off to read the essay.

[suki-blue.livejournal.com]

They were great! Thanks so much! And it just so happens that I deleted a whole load of icons just the other day so I've got plenty of room. Yay!!

MWAH!

[velvetwhip.livejournal.com]

Thanks for that link. I was proud of myself for knowing most of it already.


Gabrielle...sadly American, but aspiring to more...

[suki-blue.livejournal.com]

No probs! We've all got to start somewhere and that little essay was a great way to start for some.

[entrenous88.livejournal.com]

Oh, fun essay -- great place to point someone who wants a starter guide.

[suki-blue.livejournal.com]

That's what I thought. We've all got to start somewhere and this was so much fun.

[kitty-poker1.livejournal.com]

Brill essay! Pants? Nooo! It's also useful for Brits writing American characters if you look at it the other way around. *g* BWAH!

[suki-blue.livejournal.com]

Exactly! It's very handy indeed!