The Wild Thing About Writing Fanfiction For A Canon Source That's Comparatively Short Is That Some Day

The wild thing about writing fanfiction for a canon source that's comparatively short is that some day you might have written more of the characters and setting than the original author ever did.

There's a version of the "don't go grocery shopping while hungry" rule specifically for writers where you should never under any circumstances be allowed to touch your draft within 3 hours of reading a really good story. Because sometimes when you read something great your head goes "fuck this is so much better than my stuff I should make that more like THIS instead!" Look at me. That's the devil talking and you should close the document NOW.

Fictional Character: *is physically and mentally scarred, morally grey, old enough to be my dad and would kill someone without hesitation, possibly torture them as well*

Me: Ah, yes. Husband material.

One smile can hide a lot of pain.

Reblog so everyone can hear what they need.