the Tumblr feed feels like it has been slowly pushing me to write fanfiction and I'm not sure how to feel about that
“The Little Drummer Boy” (Christmas carol) is actually a great model for fanfiction because:
It centers around in-canon characters and/or a believable oc
It magnifies the spirit of the original work and/or builds upon pre-existing themes which resonated with the (fic) author
It uses literary devices (ex: onomatopoeia, symbolism)
It makes its point without carrying on too long
Suggests at sentient and musically talented animals
It’s meaningful to both the (fic) author and to a wide audience of people who are already acquainted with the in-canon story
The protag is not too OP to fit in the canon universe in a believable and engaging way; protag has realistic limits and weaknesses alongside his/her talents
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