Section 6: OC's [Original Character

OC's the foundation of fanfiction, the pinnacle of fantasy, the acme of thought and imagination. Something, in which fanfiction, will never live without. OC's or Original Characters are the characters you make up and put in your story. Usually OC's represent their author in some form or another. For example, for some reason many author's pennames are the same as their character, or perhaps their personality traits match that of the writer. Or even the same exact person in looks, persona and flaws. Now with OC's comes great responsibility. Well, not really but I just wanted to say that. Anyway, OC's are a form of presentation, showing off your ingenuity and your want of being in a fantasy world that can only exist on the TV or computer screen. But keep in mind that if all your stories contain someone that represents you, it gets kind of dreary, so create a person who you know can exist but someone who surrounds perfection.

Now an OC who is perfect beyond imagination is called a Mary Sue. Usually Mary Sue's aren't the best at attracting the reader so steer away from this type of girl. And maybe once in a while you can write about a guy, write in the second person or from an actual character's point of view. For instance let's say that as a parody of Fruit's Basket, Torhu has a cousin that comes over and the POV [point of view is that of Kyo's…etc. So don't limit the amount of what your characters can partake within. Just let loose.

Also you usually find many OC's falling love with a character within many pieces of fiction…though at some times it may be enjoyable be sure that it remains within your reader's awareness. And as I keep on saying keep it original and fresh

Section 7: Inspiration

Now I remember receiving a request to mention Inspiration, so I deiced to do so. Inspiration is the "it", it practically defines fanfiction to a whole, and it is the main reason why so many people around the world go home, open Microsoft Word and start writing. Now many people get their Inspiration from many different things, movies, shows, books, and are moved to make it their own. Usually you find your inspiration from doing something you like. Such as reading, or watching a movie or listening to some tunes…I usually find inspiration while taking a shower…heh. Anyway, remember this that if some idea pops in your head, write it down! Because most of the time you might forget it and it may be a pretty good one.

When you write fanfiction you mostly answer the following questions:

How did you make it different?

What would make the plot seem more "cool"?

What would the character do if this happened?

What would happen if this took place?

Would it turn out like this?

How would the author put it?

Can clams really change gender?

And so on (well, except for the last question…I just put that there to be random)

So when you're at the movies, or in front of the T.V. or even getting ready for bed, any form of insight may come running at you. So keep your mind open and ready to take in the world.