Actually, that has proven to be true in my writing fanfic versus original fic. I realized that when I was considering where to apply for the MA and realized that even after years of practice, I don't have a portfolio aside for a couple of really short pieces. So art college was out. I could be spending the bulk of my time writing a novel, yet instead I'm writing essays. *sigh* Which is why I'm using the epic as practice for novel writing. And I have heard of writers getting hired on their strength of their fanfic, although I don't remember the details.
But...I'm not interested in predicting the future. I'm not even interested in the 20th century (well, now there are some things). My cut off point for history used to be 1815. It's not until this year that I extended it to the 19th century. See, that's why I like the history. Past events. That help with the present, sure, but that's not my main focus. Especially considering that my favorite topics are Mesoamerica and maritime history up to the early 19th century (once steamships are afloat, I'm done). I've also noticed that I prefer abstract concepts to concrete ones. I could have studied religion so easily.
But the history is fascinating. I never used to bother, either, but now... I never thought I'd be interested in Perón. Or a Brazilian president killing himself. Or the countries attacking the hell out of each other post-independence. Or the Bourbon Reforms. Or that some random British guy invaded Río de la Plata on a whim.
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Date: 2009-03-12 11:10 pm (UTC)But...I'm not interested in predicting the future. I'm not even interested in the 20th century (well, now there are some things). My cut off point for history used to be 1815. It's not until this year that I extended it to the 19th century. See, that's why I like the history. Past events. That help with the present, sure, but that's not my main focus. Especially considering that my favorite topics are Mesoamerica and maritime history up to the early 19th century (once steamships are afloat, I'm done). I've also noticed that I prefer abstract concepts to concrete ones. I could have studied religion so easily.
But the history is fascinating. I never used to bother, either, but now... I never thought I'd be interested in Perón. Or a Brazilian president killing himself. Or the countries attacking the hell out of each other post-independence. Or the Bourbon Reforms. Or that some random British guy invaded Río de la Plata on a whim.