Stick to the Script

Soft Sticks and Film Magic play Fluttershy and Starlight Glimmer respectively in the TV show Friendship is Magic. But when Film has a falling out with her fellow cast and crew on set, she'll have to relearn the value of the Friendship Lessons she's been teaching from behind the camera.

-- Set in a fictional Friendship is Magic episode. --

Written for the Writeoff's first Friendship is Short Shorts Short Story prompt, Crossing Over.

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Fluoride_Sting

Fluoride_Sting #1 · Nov 28th, 2019 · 2 · ·

Thank you for writing this, it was really touching to me. ;__;

Quinch

Quinch #2 · Dec 15th, 2019 · 1 · ·

That was an interesting premise, not to mention I don't remember seeing a story where FiM 8s a thing inside a FiMlike universe {there's bound to be some, of course, but paths less traveled have their appeal}, especially considering the double reverse reacharound inversion {if that's not a thing, I'm making it a thing} of ponies acting in a show about ponies using pony friendship lessons from a show about ponies to teach a pony a lesson about friendship. Good job on all angles.

Wild Stallion

Wild Stallion #3 · Feb 28th, 2020 · 1 · ·

This was really good to read. Glad it popped up on my radar.

SWEETOLEBOB18

SWEETOLEBOB18 #4 · Mar 2nd, 2020 · 1 · ·

You heard what they said. We’re supposed to be professionals. It’s not ad lib hour, it’s not my vision. And all that was in front of the guest star! Berated by the director, glared at by the crew, and unsupported by my fellow cast! Yes I’m going to be leaving the show after this season. They don’t think I’m professional enough as you know. So I’m going somewhere else. I wasted everypony’s time on set and I blew all those takes because I thought I knew what the scene needed. But nopony needed or wanted it, or me.

Similar situation, the director said "Your 'creative vision' can keep you company at the Unemployment Office!"
Actor "At least THERE I will be among actors!"

This is the only other story (+ sequels) I've seen based on this idea

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