I made a Writing and Fandom Resources post on idolmeta a while back, and at that point I promised a beta version. So here it is! A (kind of small) list of how-tos on beta reading and being beta read. As before, these are arranged with the ones I thought were most useful at the top. Table of Contents On beta reading On being beta read On the relationship between authors...

Inflammatory title, agreed, but maybe it needs to be? From angiepen

I know many probably thought this day would never come (*g*) but the 2009 MOME Award voting has begun. This year there are 70 different pairs over 64 categories. The general categories have the greatest mix and may include up to five different pairs in one group. You'll find a variety of stories (fluff, angst, romance, dark, etc.) so make note of headers when reading. Vote in as many categories as...

I've often thought this fandom needed a humor community. I'm glad it has one now. :D Some self-pimpage: Grit in the Gears -- my only drabble. Viggo/Bean, no further summary 'cause it's a drabble. ;) The Spice of Life -- Harry/Bean; Harry has a mysterious spice mix he wants to try in the gingerbread men he and Sean are baking for the Ringers' New Year's party. It turns out it does everything...

We are really sorry that it took us this long, but finally it arrived! Here are all the fics that got nominated in the 2009 Oscars (whether they were eligible or not). Some of them might now be locked, please ask the author to let you read politely. Please also let us know if there's a mistake. Congratulations to all the authors and have fun reading! A A Hard Act to Follow by silvan_lady...

I'm cleaning up my relationship with my teacher, Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo , and temple, Kunzang Palyul Choling . In order to do so, I need to post my clean-up confession just as publicly as I once posted my criticism. To some of you I've alluded to my past Buddhist associations. Maybe three of you I've told in detail. If you've been curious all these years, well ... here you go. Some of you might...

Almost a year ago I said I was going to try and keep this community alive. Other than a little organizing I have been noticeably absent. I apologize for disappearing. But the good news is stormatdusk has agreed to be a co-mod and I believe we're finally ready to go. It's often difficult to find inspiration, to think of a new and unique idea or tackle a standard trope from a different...

Dragonfly out in the sun You know what I mean Butterflies all havin' fun You know what I mean Sleep in peace when the day is done That's what I mean ~ Nina Simone, "Feelin' Good" Supernatural x. You know I'd walk away, If I wasn't such a sucker for you. by mikeyrhcp Christian Kane/Jensen Ackles x. et cetera by atimi Jared/Jensen x. Roleplay by timehasa_way Jared/Jensen...

Title: A Lost Boy Author: AngiePen Pairing: Liam Neeson/Orlando Bloom, minor Liam/Johnny Depp, plus a few other pair-ups among the supporting characters. Rating: NC-17 overall Summary: Slave Orlando's been taken and the kidnappers aren't interested in ransom. And of course Master Liam's thundering rage is only at the personal insult, that someone would disrespect him by daring to touch...

Title: A Lost Boy Author: AngiePen Pairing: Liam Neeson/Orlando Bloom, minor Liam/Johnny Depp, plus a few other pair-ups among the supporting characters. Rating: NC-17 overall Summary: Slave Orlando's been taken and the kidnappers aren't interested in ransom. And of course Master Liam's thundering rage is only at the personal insult, that someone would disrespect him by daring to touch...