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\u00a0 Recently I\u2019ve been going back and forth on whether or not I should continue drawing art for fanfictions. Because of my internal struggle I decided to write out all of the positives that come with drawing fanfiction art as a reminder to myself, and maybe even convince some of you artists out there to consider it in the process.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u00a01.) <\/b>They deserve it\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Fanfiction writers create some amazing stories, sometimes they even create characters or worlds. These things take some serious time and skill! They spend their personal time to create free stories for your enjoyment. Creating art for them is a great kindness to fanfiction writers who have given you ten times that kindness back.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u00a0I don\u2019t really give reviews of fanfictions. Mainly because I never know how to explain what I like about a fanfiction without giving them a ten page paper or ending up sounding like a pterodactyl. Drawing art is a great way to show your appreciation without screaming in their faces!\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u00a02.) It is great practice\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Very rarely do I have something that allows me to draw demonic dolls, blushing demons, a man whose slowly breaking apart and going to space, ghost gangsters, robots with electricity sparking from them, a boy with a bloody knee blaming it on parkour, desperate hugs, two men fighting off ice cold oceans waves, the list goes on and on! <\/p>\n

Fanfiction provides some great scenarios for art, that let me branch out and try new things. It\u2019s a great challenge!\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u00a03.) It gives them a reason to keep writing\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0Do you enjoy this fanfiction writers work? Want to keep them excited about writing so that way you can see more great, high quality, work? Well boy oh boy do I have the solution for you! Fanfiction art!<\/p>\n

\u00a0Fanfiction art, at least to me, is a big way to show you care. Writers put time and effort into their pieces and you have given back something that also has time and effort put into it. Seeing that kind of support can really encourage a fanfiction writer! With fanfiction art you are showing that you deeply care about their work, that you are inspired by what they\u2019ve done. <\/p>\n

If that\u2019s not a big thumbs up, I don\u2019t know what is!\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u00a04.) Positive response<\/b><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u00a0I\u2019ve seen some fanfiction writers response to my art and let me tell you, it\u2019s positively heart warming. The writers who I have drawn for have been so excited with the art! I don\u2019t know about you but seeing someone who deserves something get it is super satisfying. Of all the reactions to my art, fanfiction writers reactions have been the ones I remember the most. There responses kept me smiling for days on end, it\u2019s truly moving.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Don\u2019t be afraid to show them your art!! Let me tell you my art is not perfect but I worked hard on those pieces that I gave those talented writers, and that is enough. It\u2019s the thought that counts, and fanfiction writers deserve as many supportive thoughts as they can get!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

As a fanfiction writer, I\u2019ve been very fortunate to receive some beautiful pieces, and some funny pieces, from readers who spent their valuable time creating art of my story, especially my OC. <\/p>\n

There are not enough words to express the feeling I get when I see that someone enjoyed my writing enough to create art about it. It\u2019s the ultimate compliment and should never be taken for granted. It\u2019s inspiring and it\u2019s refreshing to see your characters and your story through someone else\u2019s eyes. Sometimes these pieces influence your writing and influence the creation of new scenes. <\/p>\n

If you create something based off of a fanfic you\u2019ve read I highly recommend that you share it with the author. Rough, sketched, polished\u2026doesn\u2019t matter. Your piece of work may be the only compliment, comment, or positive reinforcement they\u2019ve received in a while. Trust me, your writer loves it. And sometimes, they need it.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The stages of someone sending me unexpected art based on my fic:<\/p>\n