March Meta Matters

[ysabetwordsmith]

marchmetamatterschallenge is running this month. :D Here is my introductory post. So what is meta? Well, it can be a lot of things ...


* Analysis of a book, episode, movie, game mechanics, etc.

* Canon overviews to attract new fans

* Character studies

* Craft patterns or instructions with fannish themes

* Event reports (from conventions, filk concerts, author readings, etc.)

* Fanfic guides for newcomers to a canon

* Fanifestos (see "Why We Need Fanifestos")

* How to posts on fannish topics (see "My Fandom How To Posts")

* Game support materials like unboxing or playthroughs

* Lists (top favorites, resources, etc.)

* Prompt lists (see allbingo

* Reviews (of books, games, movies, etc. -- see books and tv_talk)

* Ship manifestos (see shipmanifestos)

* Trope lists or studies

* That really long funny ramble you made about a favorite scene and oopsed an essay


Basically if it's fannish, but not primary content like art or fiction, it's likely meta. This month is a time to save your favorite meta so it doesn't get lost, or make new meta if you wish. If you're not sure? Archive it! List it in your March Meta post. It's all fine.