In the end, merely imitating your heroes is not flattering them. Transforming their work into something of your own is how you flatter them. Adding something to the world that only you can add.
This is a blog for writing about writing. I've recently finished my first novel, and am embarking on the second. Anything of interest that I learn along the way will be deposited here for safekeeping.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Austin from Austin
Austin Kleon (Steal Like an Artist) sums up for me how I can appreciate derivative works and remixes and mash-ups while still finding very little to like in fanfic:
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