Why do I want to write fanfic?
One of the reasons why we write fanfiction is because we love the original novel, TV show, or personality we are basing our works. However, the original author, no matter how good he or she has written his or her original work, may be unable to satisfy our personal creative cravings regarding our favorite.
Is it OK to write fanfiction?
Only ever writing fanfiction, of course, isn’t ideal—just as writing the same original story over and over again is only helpful to a point. But fanfiction can be a great way for young or inexperienced writers to get their foot in the door and start writing.
Why do people write weird fanfiction?
In its most ‘negative’ form, fanfiction writers write a different ending (or whole story) because they are not satisfied with canon.
Is writing fanfiction a good hobby?
Fanfiction is good for writing, because, you know, at least you’re writing something. Writing things, be they fanfiction, «regular» fiction, or nonfiction, all help you get your writing on. You put your grammatical prowess into praxis, and might get some pointers from readers should you post it online.
Are fanfictions good?
With fanfiction, the readers — the fans — have the ability to change and create the narrative in a meaningful way to themselves and their identity. Reading and writing doesn’t get much more powerful than that. But fanfiction isn’t just good for readers, it’s an incredible opportunity for writers, too.
How do people write fanfics?
I’d like to keep it appropriate for all writers, as some fanfiction writers are on the younger side.
- Assume your readers have read/seen/played the series.
- Brush up on the canon first.
- Be original.
- Sometimes forgotten characters make the best stories.
- Try to avoid OOC.
- Use spell check.
- Spend time on your story.
What is the oldest fanfiction?
The Epic of Gilgamesh is usually regarded as the oldest, but it was fanfiction written about spoken myths, so it (and the other early works of mythology) may not count.
How do you explain fanfiction?
Fanfiction are stories written by everyday fans featuring characters, settings, and plots from their favorite, pre-existing TV, novels, manga, movies, and other media. Related words: Mary Sue. OFC.
What is fanfiction writing?
Fan fiction or fanfiction (also abbreviated to fan fic, fanfic, fic or ff) is fictional writing written in an amateur capacity by fans, unauthorized by, but based on an existing work of fiction.