TA TALKS BACK: FANFIC & FANFIX
Today, TA member LJ Summers continues part two of her brief exploration of fan fiction. Today’s installment includes “FanFic & FanFix”.
A brief exploration of Fan FictionPart the Second
In the first part of this explanation, I introduced the term “fanficking.” My off-the-cuff definition went like this:
Fanficking: Verb. To be in the process of creating, enjoying or responding to fan fiction. Today, I’d like to address the “creating” part of fanficking. Daydreaming, writing, sharing posting, blogging… All of it comes under this heading.
For many people, the realm of the Twilightverse is inspirational, in all senses of that word. People breathe the world of Twilight. They also breathe life into alternate universes of The Saga. They do this for a variety of reasons. Some want to explore more deeply the potential for “missing moments” in The Saga. Others want to look into the backstories of their favorite characters. Still others wish to extend the story, in or out of canon practices, to see “What happened when….”
A part of this that really took me a while to warm up to was the All Human realm. I guess I personally took the characters in instant aversion as humans. I don’t know why. However, before you go throwing things at me or your computer screen, please know I have changed my opinion. Yes, I have. I didn’t think I would, but I did.
Some of the most beautiful pieces of All Human fanfic are those in which we find Edward is damaged. Okay, maybe I’m the only one who thinks these pieces are beautiful. But they strike me because the author of the AH fanfic sees that Edward Cullen views himself as damaged in canon. As a monster. As something unworthy of Bella’s regard. He is damaged, in that respect. The All Human authors take that flawed part of his character and create amazing stories from it. I have my favorites, and I’ll bet you do, too. Not only is Edward flawed, but pretty much each of the stars of The Saga has an AH story devoted to him or her, exploring their strengths and weaknesses.
It’s beautiful.
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I’m writing my first fanfic and it’s literally keeping me sane. Without it, I’d still be reading the books over and over. I couldn’t take it anymore. I wanted to know what life would be like for Renesmee, imprinted, a teenager, in love, and parents opposed to this relationship between Jacob and her. So, I started writing and I love it! I love reading what others come up with to. I still hope Stephanie changes her mind about midnight Sun!