Writing a successful crossover

[switch842]

So, I'm sort of working on my first crossover fic, and it's a doozy - Doctor Who with Atlantis. Now, here's the thing, Doctor Who exists in the SGA universe. Anyone have any tips for dealing with that? Right now, I'm working on a Rodney sort of freaking out all "No no no, this can't be happening. You're a TV show" etc etc. But what else? Or is that enough? And do I have the Doctor and everyone look the same as on the show we see? Cos that would be kinda weird. I think. But then, who do they look like? And Jack has to be there and he has to look like John Barrowman.

Please help before my brain explodes!! :-)

Comments

[wraith816.livejournal.com]

First off, I have no idea.

Second, just commenting to say, 'huh, that's interesting' because most crossovers I've read make the assumption that neither source is a show/movie/book in the other.

[switch842.livejournal.com]

most crossovers I've read make the assumption that neither source is a show/movie/book in the other.

Normally I would go that route, but I'm like 99% sure that Rodney has let out a couple Doctor Who references over the years. I think. If not, then maybe I don't need to worry about it?

[wraith816.livejournal.com]

If that's the only thing that you're having problems with, then I would just handwave the references away. It's fic; we can ignore large chunks bits of canon if we like.

[switch842.livejournal.com]

I'm thinking I might. :-) I've been thinking about this every possible way and just cannot get my head around it.