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Fanfic writer to pro writer?

Do you think writing fanfic could help prepare for a professional writing career?

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Yes (197)	84%
No (38)	16%

Total Votes: 235

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Because every story you write can prepare for a professional career. Every little piece makes you a little better - 01/03/08 1:39:56 PM MST

why take lois and clark off tbs superstation in 2003 - 09/01/03 8:27:28 AM MST

I think our standards as a fandom are very high! I spend a lot less at the bookstore now. I am glad our authors are such good writers. If they go pro, I'll buy their stuff. - 06/08/03 6:40:26 PM MST

All types of writing help you to prepare for a career involving writing. - 06/08/03 11:51:43 AM MST

There are at least two professional, popular authors out there who started as fanfic writers. And let's face it, any practice helps! :) - 06/07/03 5:24:42 PM MST

Don't think I'd use it on a resume, but any practice is helpful - 06/02/03 2:30:01 AM MST

It's not the only thing you need to know -- but you can learn a lot about pacing, POV, plotting, etc. - 06/01/03 6:25:27 AM MST

The problem is, the angsty/introspective mood of most fanfic is unsutible for the professional writer. It's my major, believe me, i know. - 05/31/03 7:09:20 PM MST

there are some who should seriously consider publishing - 05/31/03 11:34:26 AM MST

I think it helps. The more you write using the same characters and settings over and over, the more ideas and originiality your stories have, and that goes a long way towards creating an original story, in my opinion.:) - 05/27/03 5:27:13 PM MST

Of course writing fanfic is good for a possible writing career! You write, you get a beta, you get *feedback* - that is something many people lack of. It's a great experience! - 05/27/03 10:15:55 AM MST

I LOVE LOIS AND CLARK! - 05/27/03 8:06:35 AM MST

Any writing exercise that helps an author develop a sense of how to tell a story is helpful to anyone wishing to pursue a professional writing career. - 05/26/03 8:50:06 PM MST

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