Mary Sues

[clodia_risa]

Apparently there's a discussion about Mary Sues going on in fandom? People are having arguments and disagreements about whether they are good or bad or whatever.

I don't see how this is a discussion. It's a phase of writing that everyone goes through. It's a fun thing to do for oneself. It doesn't make for a particularly good story outside of your head.

What's the issue?

Comments

[gweniveeve.livejournal.com]

Oh, definitely. I think it's best to go ahead and write that Mary Sue to "get it out" rather than have it come out later in writing... but keep it private, YES.