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Essays on the Nature of Spike, Xander, Nakedness, and How To Get Them That Way More Often OK, so there's more to it than that. This is a page for anyone to put their thoughts down on screen. Rants, raves, thoughtful natterings, all are welcome. Mad and James will be posting an essay (or twelve) in varying degrees of 'soon'. At all times, however, you are welcome to submit an essay for this page. Please see the guidelines for the procedure of how to submit to this site. While there are no specific content requirements for essays written, the webmistressi would like to point out that you should use common sense -- your own or someone else's. If you submit an essay talking about how horrid Ms. L is and how she shouldn't be allowed to post ever again, chances are we will use our 'D' key. If, however, you write an essay talking about how Ms. L just doesn't seem to get it with her writing, your essay will be examined closely for flames, then posted. The idea here is not to tear someone apart so they never post again. The idea is to allow Ms. L to realise how she can improve her writing -- or at least understand why you dislike it so much. Essays should be approachable, usable, and appreciable by the masses. They are, obviously, the opinion of the writer, and certainly not inscribed on stone tablets. Essays Spike Spike's Soul As Metaphor. A look at Season 6 and 7 Spike and his decision to get a soul, and the real-world message that seems to be sent thereby. By Kimberly A. You Want Chips With That? Thoughts on the function and value of Spike's chip as a storytelling device in the series. By James W. Xander Big Gay Xander. Thoughts on the plausibility of canonically gay (or bi) Xander. By James W. A Guide to the Care and Feeding of Gay Xander. More thoughts on gay (or bi) Xander -- this time about when he'd be more (or less) likely to engage in a homosexual relationship, in terms of canon jumping-off points. By James W. and Mad Poetess Spike/Xander Moods, Music, and Interactivity - One S/X Writer's Writing Method By Spuzz. Spike/Xander: A Casual User's Guide. Also known as "S/X: The Hell?" Why shouldn't this pairing work, and why does it? By Wiseacress. Spike/Xander - How? Why? By Spuzz. S/X Abuse. A look at similarities in Spike and Xander's past relationships with women. By Lumenara Dhahm. What Makes Good S/X Writers Good? By Spuzz. Why I Like Spike/Xander. A look at what draws one writer/reader to the pairing. By Kimberly A. ~~ New! Why Spike and Xander? A Comparison. A rather extensive examination of characteristics the two of them have in common. By Djinanna S/X Canon versus Fanon. An on-going collection of mini-essays and information on points of series canon. (Covers both relationship and character-specific issues.) Anyone is welcome to submit to it. The Buffyverse Oh My Goddess. Buffyverse canon and its use in characterization. By Diana. Tiny Marshmallows Want To Be Free. Overuse of one-off plot points -- turning canon into fanon. By Mer Slash in General Crash Course in Slash Writing A collection of slashy advice, peeves, and points to consider, by Dichotomy. Shot Who? "Slash is Character Assassination Anyway" is no excuse for lazy writing. By Mad Poetess. Fanfic in General Feedback/Critique A 2-for-the-price-of-1 guide to sending both, and the differences between them. By James. Summaries A short essay on story summaries by J Calanthe. The Fanfic Two-Step What makes for a good story. By The Brat Queen. The Evil of the Epithet Cage-match: Spike and Xander vs. the bleached-blond vampire and the dark-haired boy. By Erin. Writing in General The 3rd person POV Monster. A short essay on 3rd Limited, 3rd Omniscient, and "switching" POV, with S/X-ual examples. By James W.. Back to main