Lessons Learned in Arrow Fanfic
AN – So before I take my break from fanfic, I had to take a moment and celebrate the joy and pain of writing! It is definitely a learning experience for me personally but I also kinda think most writers and many readers might be able to relate to these Lessons! Again, this wouldn't have happened without Kenyancougar so thank you my dear!
DISCLAIMER – I own neither CW's Arrow nor any Youtube video pertaining to it!
Lessons Learned in Arrow Fanfic
1. Rambling is a perfectly valid means of communication especially when surrounded by strong, silent types.
2. The Muse is in control of the story, not the writer (offerings of Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream are recommended).
3. Characters can be stubborn and torturing those characters with additional injuries in a story is an acceptable response to writing struggles.
4. Shirtless men can be distracting but also inspirational so rewatching fave Arrow scenes or Youtube compilations should be part of the creative process.
5. Excluding the Muse's intervention: My Story, My Rules.
6. Deep, deep down everyone ships Olicity, even Hitler (check out the Youtube video if you doubt me).
7. Someone will always be unhappy (Laurel in any Olicity story and at least one reviewer who insists on leaving mean comments). Accept it and move on! Do not argue with idiots as they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience!
8. It's okay to take artistic liberties with time and location to make your story work! The same trip across Starling City can take ten minutes or an hour depending upon your needs.
9. Marking a story as "complete" or a "one shot" simply tempts the Muse to focus on that work and ignore any in-progress works. Never say never!
10. It's a great big world out there and not everyone is in the US – shocking I know, but there you go! This means not everyone gets the show at the same time so issue spoiler warnings seriously!
11. A good beta like a good friend is absolutely priceless! That doesn't mean you will always agree, only that someone cares enough to share the experience with you!
12. There are commercial breaks in fanfic too – whether it's the family, friends, or your job, sometimes the fun gets interrupted and you have to put a story down!
13. Take the website guidelines seriously as there are repercussions for breaking the rules (if you get caught that is)!
14. Cliffhangers are really only fun if you are the writer! So next time, just remember to…
AN2 – Feel free to review and add your own Lessons as I'm curious about what you guys have learned by reading or writing Arrow fanfic! Also, as I am marking this as complete, it can clearly continue with your revisions/ suggestions!
