Routes+to+Status

STATUS

As explained in other sections, this site allows people from all areas of the world and all walks of life to participate in their attempt at writing fiction. While there is no clearly defined path to status, status on the site does seem to exist. There are multiple forms and routes to participation within the fanfic community. As previously discussed, members of the community are able to choose any particular genre of writing they would like. Some members may focus on novels and write prose, while others may be more interested in [|film or television] and write scripts, and other members may focus on [|writing plays] or  [|poetry]. All of these forms of writing are much different from one another. This provides a perfect outlet for members to participate.

This ability to participate within the confines of their chosen genre opens up multiple routes within the community. Members are not confined to one area of the website. In fact, members can participate in as many areas as they choose. Also, they can participate as writers or beta readers. This provides multiple routes to travel as members of this particular affinity space. Members seem to be able to achieve status a couple of ways. The obvious way is both in quantity and quality. The more they write the more material of theirs will be read. The better it is, the likelihood of attracting return visitors to their work increases. Both of these allow for members to build a reputation or status within the community. Another area where members can create status within the confines of this world is by [|posting information] about themselves as beta readers. They are able to describe themselves, identify their strengths and weaknesses, lead readers know what they like to read and comment on as well as what they would prefer to stay away from. The better they do as readers the more their status will increase as members may begin to search them out to receive feedback. 