A Very Strange Christmas to You

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With only twenty five days away until Christmas, some of you are going to get into the festive spirit. Sure, you may wear the traditional Christmas colors of red, green, silver, white, and/or gold, but there are others (like myself) who like to go all out for the most wonderful time of the year.  However, there are some people who wear things we wouldn’t expect this holiday season. Below are a few weird things I’ve noticed that people wear for Christmas.

5. Ugly Christmas Sweaters

The holidays are a time to look your best for Christmas and any party your friends or workplace happens to be hosting. So why we would want to don our ugly apparel is something that’s always confused me. Clearly, this is another fashion trend that’s exclusive for Christmas much like costumes are exclusive for Halloween.  While I admit I recently just purchased my ugly Christmas sweater for a few parties, I’ll still never understand the appeal or wearing or owning one other than to look silly while embracing the Christmas spirit. 

4. Beard Baubles

This year’s ultimate trend for bearded men was to adorn their beards with flowers, leaves, and an assortment of other nature related accessories. For Christmas, bearded men are encouraged to decorate their beards with ornaments that you would normally find on a Christmas tree. Why are they encouraged to do this? Because Christmas.

3. A Dancing Turkey

Now granted, this can be worn for Thanksgiving or Christmas, but for the sake of this article I’ll discuss the latter. Turkeys are meant to be eaten, not transformed into a dancing, gobbling head piece. The only reason why I believe people would want to wear this head gear is if they are trying to recreate Monica’s turkey gimmick from “Friends”.

From mtv.com

2. The Sexy Bunny Costume

No, no, no not that sexy bunny costume; THIS sexy bunny costume. I classify this as weird for a few reasons. One, this is not a costume to be considered as sexy as seeing it was based off an outfit that was meant to be mocked and as seen as awkward. Two, this can also be categorized as ‘things that should not be sexualized’. Three, we’re supposed to sympathize with the character in the bunny suit, not want to sexualize the suit. Four, why does this outfit exist again? Oh right, Christmas.

1. Brussel Sprouts Headband

There are some things I don’t understand in life: why people are rude, our existence, the vast emptiness of the cosmos, life, and now this accessory is added to the list. Brussel sprouts are a dish served year round, by no means are they a holiday treat. They’re not even Christmas related for Santa’s sake.  So why anyone would want to wear this or why this was even made is beyond me.

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So tell me, what’s the weirdest thing you’ve seen people wear during the Christmas season?

Giving Thanks on Thanksgiving

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It’s Thanksgiving, a holiday where we can give thanks for the wonderful things we have in life. This being said, I figured I’d share what I’m thankful for in my life.

1. Game Night

Most of you know that every Tuesday I go to my friend’s house for game night where we play everything from Dungeons & Dragons to Uno. Some of these friends I’ve known since college while others I’ve only recently met within the past year. I couldn’t be more grateful to have them in my life.

As someone who battles with depression (including SAD), being around good, fun friends is something that helps me greatly. It also acts as a stress relief from my life and my work while opening my mind to new topics, music, and games. It’s something I always look forward to and I couldn’t be happier or more thankful to have in my life.

2. My Muses

Every artist needs a muse. I happen to have a few of them, namely Lupin the Third, music, and nature. These muses remind me of why I’m here, what I was born to do, and why I need to do it. They help me remember why I love what I do and why I never want to stop doing it. Without these anchors, I don’t know where I’d be in regard to writing.

3. New Experiences

Because what is life without a new experience? It could even be the most simplest of things like doing something routine in a different way or as something complex like a new job. This year I’ve had my share of good and bad experiences both big and small and I’m incredibly grateful for them. Within these experiences I’ve met new friends, gained a life, and lost some people along the way, but in return I learned more about myself than what I thought I already knew.

 4. Tea

Only this year have I started my tea binge and not one day goes by do I regret it. The different flavors, textures, smells, they’re all wonderful. They wake me up, they help me sleep, they inspire me, and somehow, they all make me smile. (Except for Lemon Zinger, it tastes too much like Lemon Pinesol).

 5. My Followers

Yes that’s right, I’m talking to you. Yes you, sitting at your laptop or you browsing the web on your phone or ipad. You’re all wonderful people and while I may not know you, I do know that you’re all fighting for your dreams, for reasons to keep living, and for yourselves. Never lose those fights in life to get what you want, to get where you want, and who you want to be. Thank you for fighting to be who you are in this cruel, cold world and thank you for being generally awesome people and following me.

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So tell me, what are you thankful for?

Tips for Black Friday Shopping

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Some of you may be sitting down tomorrow night to enjoy a festive meal that someone slaved over. Others may be taking to the stores with hopes of scoring some sweet pre-Black Friday deals. Here’s some tips for those shoppers looking for pre-Black Friday Deals:

 1.Patience

The lines will be out to sea because everyone will be out on Thanksgiving. Everyone loves a good deal especially with the holidays around the corner. Knowing this, you must be patient. Yelling and getting into fights won’t solve anything and will rather prolong your time in store and line. 

2. Kindness Goes a Long Way

Store management workers are possibly the most stressed during the pre-Black Friday and Black Friday deals. They have to endure a ton of things like rude customers, long lines, possibly no breaks, and twelve hour shifts if not more. Show some kindness to the staff by having everything ready for cashiers when it’s your turn to check out, letting them take their time, not yelling or making a scene, and just generally being a good person. Should you do these things, they will be grateful for your kind behavior and it will temporary supply them with some relief and hope that there is still some good people left in this world. 

3. Shop Beforehand

Websites have already posted their Black Friday deals. Most of you might have looked at them by now and might have found something that caught your eye. If you know what it is you want, go directly to where that item would be located or simply purchase it online to save yourself the hassle. Speaking of shopping online….

4. Wait for Cyber Monday

Cyber Monday is the advanced birth child of Black Friday. Falling on the Monday after Black Friday, it allows those who missed the in-store deals to still snatch them online. Personally, I enjoy Cyber Monday over Black Friday because you can still get the deals Black Friday offered, you can utilize more coupons to get a better outcome (most coupon codes can be found just by browsing the net), you don’t have to contend with the traffic and crowds, and you can also take your time while shopping as opposed to feeling rushed like you would in store. The only downside to Cyber Monday is the possibility of your device freezing up, but most websites will save your order and discounts. That way if you are somehow disconnected, you can return at a later time that day to finish what you started.

5. Eat Well

You’re going to be in the stores extended hours of time so you might as well snack on something. Bring some healthy snacks to shake off the start of the holiday weight and to keep you energized. This will also help ward off crankiness and irritation. Also be sure to eat well before venturing out into the throng to avoid the same side effects.

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So tell me, do you go out on Black Friday?

Why I Love Lupin the Third

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“Lupin the Third” is by far the best anime I have ever seen because it has something for everyone. It has crime, adventure, comedy, romance, and even memorable characters such as: Lupin the Third the debonair gentleman thief, Goemon Ishikawa the thirteenth in the Ishikawa lineage who wields Zantetsuken with ease, Fujiko Mine a woman shrouded in sexiness and mystery, Kouichi Zenigata an Interpol inspector who has been after Lupin for years to fulfill his ancestors’ wish of capturing the Lupin lineage, and lastly, Jigen Daisuke a fantastic marksman who used to be in the mafia and also happens to be my fictional husband.

Each character has their distinct personalities and backstories that are incorporated into the show throughout time. However, the show itself is not linear (except for the spinoff show “A Woman Named Fujiko Mine”) and you can watch the series at any moment in the seasons. The show and movies explain themselves easily and have a simplistic plot with subplots and a bit of a twist at the end.

The episodes are fantastically memorable. I often find myself going back to “Dark Charade”, “Baton Death March”, “Zenigata Get Ya Into My Life”, “.375 Magnum”, and many others because of how wonderful the writing is, how the characters are effected and respond to dire situations, how creative the development team was into exercising these specific plots, and how they make me smile no matter what. These episodes in particular get you incredibly invested in the characters; for example “Zenigata Get Ya Into My Life” is about Zenigata falling for a woman who cannot speak because her voice frequency activates an explosive her husband placed on her heart. Zenigata never has any luck with love so this is an extremely rare event for him. However, all good things, like love, must come to an end, and this episode is a heartbreaker indeed.

I also find myself returning to some unforgettable movies, namely “Castle of Cagliostro”, “Island of Assassins”, and “Crisis in Tokyo” for the same reasons as the episodes. Fun fact: “Castle of Cagliostro” is a Miyazaki/Monkey Punch movie. Initially the green jacket series wasn’t doing so well with Lupin being portrayed as a ruthless thieving killer. Monkey Punch brought Miyazaki in to aide with “Castle of Cagliostro” where he depicted his unique art style, his fabulous writing, and changed Lupin from a killer to a fierce gentleman. “Island of Assassins” was my first Lupin movie and with its intriguing plot and beautiful score it had me hooked from my teen years until now. “Crisis in Tokyo” is yet another Zenigata romance situation, but not only does it focus on love, but also incredible character development. In the series, not much is said about Zenigata, but (like the other characters) traits and stories can be theorized. In this movie, the audience sees him in a different light which works wondrously with his character.

The overall animation is excellent and changes with every jacket that Lupin the Third is given. When Lupin is given a new jacket, it usually means that it’s a new addition to the series.  The first jacket was green (1971) followed by red (1980 (however, this is the one that most people are familiar with because Toonami aired it nightly back in the early 2000s and it’s the jacket he usually wears in the newer movies)), pink (1984), and blue (2015). Each addition has a particular animation style; the green jacket was initially styled after the Lupin III manga with grittiness and detail, the red jacket was a bit cleaner and the characters appeared to be more loose and flexible in their movements, the pink jacket addition was much more cartoonish, and the blue jacket is a continuation of the style from the “Lupin the Third” spinoff series “A Woman Named Fujiko Mine”. The animation in “A Woman Called Fujiko Mine” is a nod to the original Lupin green jacket series with its dirty shading, intense detail, and grittiness.

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So tell me, have you ever seen “Lupin the Third”?

A Game Theory

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After Nintendo’s epic Nintendo Direct session (which I’m still trying to get over the fact that Cloud is now going to be in Super Smash Bros Brawl 4), my brain started thinking about a few things. Call them conspiracy theories or fan theories if you will, but these were some ideas that were bouncing about in my head after last week’s Nintendo Direct.

-With the addition of Cloud, will we get other Final Fantasy characters? Granted, we cannot have a Super Smash Final Fantasy Bros Brawl 4 because clearly that would be too long of a game title and there are more Nintendo characters than just Cloud. But hear me out on this: since we have Cloud, wouldn’t it be incredible if we also obtained Sephiroth? In SSBB4, we have characters that appear as hero and villain: Mario and Bowser, Link and Ganondorf, Kirby and King Dedede, Sonic and Shadow (temporarily). So why not throw Sephiroth into the mix? Besides, it would be fantastic if we could replicate all of his moves and his final form could be his Safer form from FF7.

-We already have a Chocobo costume coming for our Mii. However, our Miis are able to access costumes featuring those in and out of SSBB4. With this being said, it wouldn’t surprise me if our Miis were able to obtain Cloud’s hair, costume(s), and Buster Sword. This also opens up the question of possibly obtaining more Mii outfits from other Final Fantasy characters like Moogles, Sephiroth, or even Tifa.

-Could Cloud be the winner of the Nintendo Brawl Ballot? The Brawl Ballot was designed for people to send in their votes of who they would like to see in Brawl. It wouldn’t surprise me if one or more persons suggested Cloud and it wouldn’t surprise me further if this were the case.

-Since we are getting Pokemon Red, Blue, and Yellow for the Wii U, does this mean more old Pokemon games will be making a comeback to our updated systems? If so, will this mean the return of Pokemon Snap? After all it was mentioned at Nintendo before that this could be a possibility. I would suggest the Pokemon Stadium series, but I believe they are playable on the Gamecube which in turn can be played on the Wii. Perhaps though, they could bring back the original Pokemon Stadium from the N64 to the Wii or 2/3DS.

-As far as I’m aware, Linkle will only be available for the 2/3DS version of Hyrule Warriors. With this being the case, will she also be available as DLC for Hyrule Warriors on the Wii U? Also, will we get a costume based on her character in SSBB4?

-Nothing wrong with the character herself, but why Linkle for a name? I mean I guess it’s cute, but they could have maybe named her Linkla, Lady Link, Linkara, Linkette, Linkkorra, Linkola, or anything that doesn’t sound like a lovechild between Link and Tingle.

-CROSSBOWS.

-The new Wolf Link amiibo can also be used for the new Legend of Zelda premiering next year. This makes me wonder if Link will once more be reverting to his wolf form (he would have to be in order for the amiibo to work I believe), but also the return of Midna. After all, she was the one who rode and controlled him in this beastly form. If she is to come back, how would she be incorporated in the game? The Mirror of Twilight was shattered by her in Twilight Princess, thus preventing the realm of Twilight to emerge. Unless they repeat what they did in Hyrule Warriors for the Wii U and have the timelines merge together, allowing for new characters to pop up and be usable.

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So tell me, what are some of your thoughts on November 12^th’s Nintendo Direct?

Welcome to Nintendo, Cloud and Linkle

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Well tonight I had an entry already prepared for everyone, but no sooner I came home, Nintendo decided to explode all over my dashboard. To be frank with you, I don’t even know where to begin.
Honestly, my brain is still recovering from the mind explosion that is Cloud coming to Super Smash Bros Brawl 4.

No, it is not a mod, no it is not a prank, it is, in fact, incredibly real. It’s about as real as you and me and my brain is still in shock because not only do we get Cloud but we also get a Midgar level, summons (including Bahamut), and a Chocobo costume for our Mii. There will be a Nintendo Direct in December to further explain when Cloud, the new level, and the new costume will appear in our Wii U and 3DS versions of Super Smash Bros Brawl 4.

The second thing that I’m still recovering from is the fact that Lady Link (aka Linkle) is now an official character in the Legend of Zelda world. Linkle was a rumored character initially spawned by designs for the iconic swordsman, Link. But now we have her complete with blonde braids and a smile that can even make Ganondorf smirk. She will be playable on the 3DS version of Hyrule Warriors.

Speaking of Legend of Zelda, Twilight Princess will be receiving an HD remake for the Wii U on March 4^th, 2016. Twilight Princess was already incredible with its graphics and plot, but for an HD remake? It’s going to look even more visually stunning. Along with the new look, Twilight Princess will also receive amiibo capability and a new amiibo based off of Link’s wolf form.

Lastly, remember how the 90s started to return? Well, the 90s are about to come full circle. Starting February 27th, 2016 Pokemon Red, Blue, and Yellow will be available for the Nintendo 2DS and 3DS. It will feature wifi attributes so you don’t have to go hunting for your cable link to actually trade Pokemon. This means you get to relieve your favorite childhood memories of picking your very first starter, fighting Team Rocket, and constantly being defeated by Lance and his overpowered Dragonites.

I don’t know about you, fellow readers, but I need to lie down. My head is still spinning from all of this wonderful news.

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So tell me, how are you handling all of this awesome news?

Anxiety Attack: The Game

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There are games based on various topics such as drinking, suicide, and now anxiety. Anxiety Attack is a first person, single player indie game that shows people what it’s like to have an anxiety attack. While I personally haven’t played the game myself, I was able to watch Jacksepticeye, a popular Youtuber, play it on his channel.

As someone whose anxiety is through the roof I can honestly say this game is incredibly accurate. The game begins with a warning informing you that if you have anxiety or depression you should probably avoid this game. Now I can handle my anxiety rather well, my depression – it depends honestly, but for this venture I was all right. I understood what I was getting into and I wanted to see how this game creator imagined anxiety. I usually enjoy seeing other people’s perspective of things, especially when it’s something I have (anxiety) or something that I like.

The game warns flashing negative words like ‘death’ and ‘useless’ or phrases like ‘I am worthless’ and ‘nothing matters’. Those words (and many others like them) can matter a great deal and affect your mood and mentality terribly.  These words flicker throughout the scenery, especially when you are encounter a shaky dark mass – the actual anxiety attack of the game. Should you run into an anxiety attack, you must focus on breathing no matter what words appear and the screen’s distortion. The game is not a horror game like Alien Isolation or Five Nights at Freddy’s, so there are no unexpected jumpscares or gory details. You can see the anxiety attack and avoid it; by no means does it lunge at you like Freddy Fazbear.

This game shows people just how important breathing is during an anxiety attack which I couldn’t agree with more. Anxiety attacks come in different forms and appearances and breathing is the key to help reducing them. There are even breathing techniques that aid someone who is enduring an anxiety attack. Some techniques include counting backward from ten to one (a wondrously helpful move) while taking deep breaths in between and focusing on your breathing as opposed to the jarring thoughts in your head. I prefer to take deep slow breaths while reminding myself of things that make me happy like the beach, the stars, or some good Indian food.

The game also focuses on how people should have a happy place to seek solace during their anxiety attacks. It illustrates this concept by giving the player ten peace zones to locate while roaming through a serene forest (which is beautifully depicted and paired with some lovely, calming music).  Having a happy place couldn’t be truer. My happy place is the beach – which I’ll sometimes go to ease my mind and my anxiety. I even use calming music (preferably Mecano’s Hijo de la Luna) to help me during an anxiety attack.

What this game ultimately reveals is that there is no shame in having anxiety or depression and that they are merely obstacles to power through in our lives. Granted, these are not simple seas to swim or miniscule mountains to climb. It hurts even worse when people tell sufferers to ‘man up’ or ‘get over it’ or that ‘it’s no big deal’.  Anxiety and depression are a big deal and should be treated as such – just like any other illness mental or physical that harms a person in some fashion.  

If you or anyone you know suffers from anxiety or depression then follow through with those breathing exercises, get help, talk to your friends, and be safe. I find that drawing and writing actually helps lessen my anxiety because my brain is focused on my work as opposed to the ‘what ifs’ bouncing in my head. Even getting outside every once in a while in a reasonably peaceful atmosphere gives you fresh air which in turn soothes the mind. 

Everything will be all right in the end because everything works out in some fashion if not by our own doing then by the twisted ways of the cosmos. Just breathe, focus, and be strong. In the words of Nail from “Dragonball Z : Abridged,” “YOU CAN WIN! YOU FEEL GREAT! YOU! CAN! DO! THIS!”

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So tell me, what are your thoughts on the game Anxiety Attack?

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

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First off, I would like to say that my last post has accumulated 190+ likes on Tumblr and I could not be more grateful for that. The topic of fanfiction is not one that is taken as seriously as most writers (like myself) do and it’s terrible because it’s a form of writing which constitutes as an art. Art is an important topic in our lives, it allows us to express, to feel, to be strengthened, to be inspired, and to be educated.

So I would like to thank those who have given that particular post an incredibly high population on Tumblr. Also thank you to my followers in general for making this blog successful, awesome, and amazing. Keep on writing whatever makes you happy, from fanfiction to sonnets and let nothing stop you.

Anyway, onward with tonight’s entry!

“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find them” has been in the news the past few days. We now have a picture of our main character, Newt Scamander (played by Eddie Redmayne) with a wand in hand, a briefcase in the other, and standing before a regal set of stairs. If we examine the ground closely, we will see it reads: Congress of the United States of America.

This ties into our next point wherein JK Rowling has deemed American Muggles as ‘No-Maj’. Pronounced as ‘no madge’ it’s simply short for no magic. Newt finds himself in 1926 New York with a suitcase that has Timelord technology that houses various habitats for creatures that he collects and researches as a magizoologist. In New York, wizards are threatened by the No-Maj and are fearfully hiding their magical abilities. Their exposure is incredibly dangerous and apparently it’s far worse in the United Kingdom, causing Salem With trial like events to occur.  Somehow the creatures break loose from Newt’s magical suitcase and from there onward Newt goes on an adventure that could only predate the existence of Harry Potter.

So far we’ve seen some photographs of the new film, featuring the title screen and the cast. We see Newt Scamander in these pictures, but we also see Porpentina “Tina” Goldstein (played by Katherine Waterston), Queenie Goldstein (played by Alison Sudol), and Jacob Kowalski (played by Dan Folger). From what the pictures reveal, some of the film was shot in Leavesden, United Kingdom.

I’m not sure about you guys, but my internal Potterhead is bursting with excitement for this movie.  While we only have another year to go (November 18^th, 2016), I believe the wait will definitely be worth it. After all, this is one of JK Rowling’s pieces and her work is phenomenal – just like her Harry Potter movies and theme parks. Here’s hoping “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” stays true to the book and does not disappoint!

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Fanfiction: Feeding Your Brain

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As many of you may or may not know, I write fanfiction. I used to write fanfiction heavily as a teenager for venting, character exploration, and to hone my writing skills. This past year I returned to writing fanfiction after a long hiatus and I still question why I left writing fics. Tonight, I’m going to share with you the reasons why you should write fanfiction.

5. Boosts Your Writing Skills

The more you write, the better you will be. I never believed this back then, but I find that the statement holds true. What’s even better about writing fanfiction is that you receive comments and critiques on your works. When you publish your fanfiction on sites like fanfiction.net, archiveofourown.org, or wattpad.com, you are sharing your work with the entire world. That is a ton of people to stumble upon your work, read it, and offer you some helpful feedback.

Furthermore, researching characters, their flaws, their disorders (if they have any), and their unique traits will help you in character development. What you experience through writing fanfiction you can use later on when writing your more serious works such as character creation, character development, plot development, and so many other useful and necessary writing features.

It’s all right if you’re possibly terrible writer at first, but when writing fanfiction and receiving critiques, you will be better in due time.

4. Writing Exercises

I actually use fanfictions as a writing exercise for my more serious works that I would like to publish someday. By writing fanfiction, it allows the gears to start turning, ideas to start forming, and something wonderful to begin. What’s even better is that there’s no limit to fanfiction for writing exercises – you can create a fifty word drabble or a sixty thousand word chapter fic. You can also choose various categories that your piece fits. By crafting fanfiction, you expose yourselves to various genres, characters, and plots which you can utilize for more writing exercises.


3.Venting

They say writing is the best medium because you’re physically typing out what you’re feeling. The emotion rushes from your brain and to your finger tips and from them emerge words that fit exactly what’s on your mind. You can be as raw and as rough as you like when you’re writing fanfiction as a means of venting. Plus when your internal storm has passed you can look at what you have created and edit it so that it’s better or leave it as is and bear your soul to the world.

2.Exploration

A while back I read an article on how women used fanfiction to explore their sexualities. Like men who view porn, women used fanfiction to explore themselves. They believed porn to be unrealistic and fanfiction to have more realism. Like porn, fanfiction became taboo – something forbidden, but enticing. Its taboo, but understanding nature encouraged women to write fanfiction, to further explore their sexualities, to comprehend what the body can and cannot do when it came to sex, and to understand how things worked. Fanfiction for them was something easier to hide as opposed to pictures of lewd acts on a screen, thus allowing fanfiction to be read anywhere. Fanfiction became a safe haven and allowed readers and writers to utilize research of biological sexual functions and incorporate them into fics to further understand their characters and themselves as well.

From crafting sexual fanfictions, writers and even readers can live out their private sexual fantasies. It’s a way for them to experience (or imagine) things that they cannot do in reality for whatever reason. They also write fanfiction to further explore other sexual orientations like homosexuality, bisexuality, asexuality, and so many others just to appease their appetite and curiosity. Fanfiction became an educational escape to further understand themselves and enjoy literary porn. 

1. Building an Audience

So you want to be a writer. That’s fantastic – now where’s your audience? Drawing an audience to your work is not the easiest thing in the world – unless it deals with something that’s already incredibly popular. Enter fanfiction – where by crafting stories regarding popular characters you can build an audience. By building your audience with work regarding characters they adore, readers will grow accustomed to your writing style, and may enjoy it. When you publish more serious pieces (like an original short story), the readers will recognize you because of what you have written on fanfiction and will already be familiar with your writing style and want to read more of your work. Yes, it may not be about the 10^th Doctor having intercourse with Captain Jack Harkness, but it will be something new and original for them to enjoy as fans of your work.


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So tell me, do you write fanfiction and why?