The Fanfic Author

That official ending? I'll write my own.

The Fanfic Author's fandom scene
The Fanfic Author's fandom scene

The Fanfic Author

The story ends, but it keeps going in your head. You rewrite an ending that didn't work and invent missing scenes. Even anonymously, people call you the author they want more from.

Your fandom stats

  • Distance · companion: your favourite fills alarms, wallpapers and playlists
  • Discovery · early finder: knowing before others fuels your fandom
  • Expression · creation: watching inspires you to make something

That's especially you when…

  • On the night of the finale, you open a fresh document
  • Your commute is spent imagining scenes that aren't in the original
  • One 'When's the next chapter?' comment makes your day

Why do you love things this way?

An ending that stays with you can keep suggesting alternatives. Fan creation lets you carry that afterglow into a story of your own.

A series driven by deadlines can become pressure rather than pleasure. Occasionally ask whether you're writing because you want to or because people are waiting.

A quick balance check

Your fandom buddy · The Private-Account Critic
Your first and sharpest reader. The praise is brief but precise. Send a friend your result and compare your styles.

Which type are you? It takes just a few minutes.

Take the test · Fandom Chronicles: What Kind of Fan Will You Become?

Fandom Chronicles: What Kind of Fan Will You Become?

Other types

This description is for entertainment and self-reflection. It does not replace a professional psychological assessment or diagnosis.

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