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[holli]

I really, really want to write a Wimsey/Doctor Who crossover. I have the plot of said crossover pretty well outlined, but I doubt my ability to sound sufficiently British. Lord Peter's voice, in particular, worries me. This is a dilemma, because I'm pretty sure it would be an awesome story if I could actually write it. Alas. Any ideas, flist?

Comments

[finch]

Find a good Britpicker? I know the Potter fandom had a ton of those, I'm sure Who fandom must have a few.

[holli]

Yeah, i suspect that is what I need to do.

[crantz]

My suggestion! Read books that have the 'sound' you want. Read enough of them and it sort of has a lasting effect for a while.

I was gonna suggest britpicker too, but I got beaten to that.

[holli]

I have actually assembled a reading list that consists of Clouds of Witness (for Denver details), Busman's Honeymoon (for newly-married Harriet and Peter), and Cold Comfort Farm (for rural Britishness). We'll see how it works.

[dira]

I don't know whether this is helpful or the opposite, but have you read ellen_fremedon's No Man's Land? Speaking of Who/Wimsey crossovers.

And, hey, go for it! Swing boldly! And then get a Britpicker. *g*

[holli]

No Man's Land is *amazing*, but very different in tone from what I'm going for. I should totally talk to ellen_fremedon, though.

[ankaret]

I can't do Wimseyverse voice to save my life, and I'm British, so I am in awe of you even considering tackling it. I think as long as you get a britpicker you should be fine. :)

[holli]

I'm starting to think this is the case, yes. Well, it's worth a try!

[petra]

Modified Anne Lamott: write "American First Draft" at the top so you forgive yourself. Then, yes, edit and get a Britpicker.

[holli]

Heh. I like the idea of an American First Draft.