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posted by TEMPEBREN
Many fans of TV shows and book series love to write their own "fan fiction" stories. It allows them to open their minds and play out the story lines they want to see in their favoriete fictional works. In fan fiction, u can let your imagination run wild and be the director u always wanted to be.


Step 1

Study fan fiction to get ideas. The most populair outlets are magazines and Web sites.

Step 2

Write as often as u can. Also, read and pas aan your work. Writing requires practice!

Step 3

Be creative in your plot ideas, but keep it true to the show's of book's format and chemistry.

Step 4

Avoid writing long descriptions of frequent attributions (like a lot of "he said" and "she said"). Don't be too wordy.

Step 5

Go for the crossover appeal. Combining two of meer different shows in one story is always popular.

Step 6

Learn how to do better from the feedback. Don"t be afraid to take criticism from those who read your work.


Tips & Warnings

Know that most fan fiction is not for profit. It's mostly just a large "writers club" concerned with expressing ideas.


Be careful when adding your own characters. Try not to make them overshadow the main characters.


Avoid writing yourself into the story. Most other fans want to read about the main characters, not you.


Remember that you're using copyrighted material. Mention that u do not own the rights to the characters and are not profiting from them.