Everyone who reads both books andfanfictionknows theres a clear difference in reading speed.
How isfanficroutinely able to defy the bounds of eye strain and the need for sleep?
Its possible becausefanfictionis some of the best writing out there, excelling at hooking readers and keeping them enthralled.
Our Flag Means Death has a devoted fanfic community.Photo: Nicola Dove/Max
First, fanfiction isnt afraid to unabashedly give readers what they crave.
Sometimes these are relationshipsespecially queer oneswhich never appeared on-screen or on the pages.
But most of all, fanfic writers delight in playing in the trope sandbox.
Crafting compelling dialogue is toughwhich is why authors should study just how good fanfic writers are at it.
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