It is often remarked on how different fan fiction is from original fiction. There is definitely truth to these remarks; the amateur nature of fan fiction and the baggage of using an existing setting creates many differences.

Over time, however, I’ve noticed some similarities. One could say that some of these are reaching, or that they happen rarely, and that is not unreasonable. I thought it might be an interesting mental exercise regardless.

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It's no secret that Friendship is Magic has a preponderance of wish fulfillment, both in fanfiction and in art.

This is nothing new. All fiction attracts escapism by its very nature. Yet FIM as a fandom seems to have a lot more of it. You could argue the law of averages here—more fans and more internet exposure may make the problem seem more severe than it really is.

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By popular demand (complaint, whatever), the alternate gender versions of The Unexpected Sexual Harassment of Twilight Sparkle now have their own FIMfic entries. I suppose I could have uploaded them in the original entry, but that would have been a confusing mess.

You may find their entries linked on the original story or below.

All-mare version: FIMfic

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In the past, I have made some attempts at giving writing advice. Between my limited qualifications and the delivery itself, however, said advice was of questionable merit.

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I have 3 of the 4 final chapters written for I Am Not the Actor. Assuming no horrible plotting errors or major rewrites, I'm hoping to have it finished by the end of the month.

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Sometimes, after I've finished polishing and editing a story of mine, I reread it for fun. Not to improve it or get a fresh perspective on it, just to enjoy the writing and plot (even though I know exactly how and what happens).

Sometimes, when I'm reading a review of a story/film/work I've already digested (not one of my own), I'll skip to the end to see if the author agrees with me (not if I agree with the author, if they agree with me).

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I finished a new story recently. You can find it by clicking this link or the cover art below;

Dark, Alternate Universe

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Note: this blog post consists mostly of musings, not substantial critique or advice. You were warned.

Lately I've been thinking a lot about the point of art. As both a consumer and a producer of fiction it is a hard thing to avoid. Why people consume fiction is a question as old as fiction itself. Pigeonholing and categorizing fiction is a complex endeavor that even marketing executives have yet to fully complete.

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What your character orders to drink says a lot about them. The type of beverage, how it's prepared, and how much it costs all paint a picture of preferences that adds verisimilitude and detail to a character's day-to-day life.

Here is what I think the Main Six would drink, and why. I tried to include at least one alcoholic and one non-alcoholic beverage in every entry.

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BEWARE; this post contains headcanon, speculation, rambling, and art drawn by me. You’ve been warned on all counts.

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