Writing Fanfiction Has Made me a Better Writer

Four lessons I learned about writing fiction

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Saying you read — or worse, write — fanfics is one of those embarrassing topics you avoid talking about unless you’re with your closest friends.

But fanfics have been a massive part of my life. They helped me realize I liked girls when I was fourteen, and they gave me the queer representation I was starving for.

When I wrote my first fanfic, it wasn’t because I loved writing. I did it as a hobby, but over time, I realized I wanted to write for a living.

What they say about passion is true. You don’t discover what excites you until you try things.

But that’s another topic I’ve already covered.

The Most Important Thing You Can Do To Find Your Passion

Writing fics not only helped me discover what I wanted to do with my life, but it’s helped me become a more skilled writer.

Here are four lessons I’ve learned about writing from creating fanfics.