A general sense of awed-ness.

[conuly]

New as I am to the world of fanfic, I've never said this before. I know some people who write fanfic who are so talented, I'm amazed. No, really! I won't name names, out of fear of carelessly insulting somebody by neglecting to name them, but some of you are... well, that's why I don't write. Can't ever find a word when I want one.

I do have a question, to bring this off the awkward topic. Is it a sign of my continuing depravity that I'm starting to see relationships like Harry/Draco as more normal and understandable and reasonable than the statistically more likely (and more supported) relationships such as Hermione/Ron?

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[appadil.livejournal.com]

Additionally, some people have no intention to ever get published. Some people write fanfic simply for their own enjoyment. For a quick comparison, I draw. Fanart and not, I like to draw, but I have no intent or desire to ever become a professional artist even if I do ever get that good at it. Partially, it's because I have other things I want to do in life, such as biology, and partially, It's because I like to draw- I don't want it to ever be something I do because I have to, because I have a deadline, rather than because I want to. My art is for me, and if other people enjoy it, that's great and that's why I put it online for people to see, but it's not something I'd ever want to make a career of. Many people I've spoken to who do fanfic are the same way- they are amateurs in the oldest sense of the word, doing what they do as a pastime rather than a profession, and doing out of love for the borrowed universe they're playing in.