What Fanfic Can Teach Us About Writing Fantasy
The author of The Sins on Their Bones explores fanfic's uniquely alluring qualities.
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Caveat: Fan fiction, by its very name, relates to very well known stories and characters, so perhaps plot is less important when your doing an imaginary Captain Solo, Princess Lea banter . . . to bed or whatever. However, for original commercial fiction that's going to appeal to agents/publishers, you need plot. You need original twists on tropes. And, of course, you need depth of characterisation.What Fanfic Can Teach Us About Writing Fantasy
The author of The Sins on Their Bones explores fanfic's uniquely alluring qualities.
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