Tag Archives: fanfiction

Happy 2016!!

Posted on January 4, 2016 by J. Sevick

So, I’m still here, though I missed my usual maudlin (or motivational!) New Years post by a couple days. I hope the start of 2016 brings with it hope and encouragement for all of you–a new year, a new chance … Continue reading →

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How Writing Fanfiction Can Make You a Better Writer

Posted on September 16, 2015 by J. Sevick

A lot of people have talked about the benefits of fanfiction—the lack of gatekeepers to allow beginning writers to dive right in, the built-in audience for support and motivation, the potential for growth and feedback—and all of these are absolutely … Continue reading →

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On Fandom and Creativity

Posted on August 22, 2015 by J. Sevick

I believe this is the golden age of fandom. We could have a debate about the quality of current content versus the classics of old—certainly more is being produced today, and “nerd culture” is at its most mainstream—but that debate … Continue reading →

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What We Think About When We Think About Writing

Posted on December 15, 2014 by J. Sevick

In my personal opinion, writing is more of a mental game than any other art. For some art forms, the craft is in the skill of the delivery as much as if not more than the actual content. For others, … Continue reading →

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