I had been promising this for months, so here it is. Amy Raine's list of excellent essays on writing, media and fandom.

This is an ongoing compilation; as I discover more good essays I will add more links.

Writing Advice

Epithets: Fandom's Designated Hitters - how overusing epithets makes for crappy, juvenile writing. Classic but still relevant.
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Fandom: Harry Potter
Characters: Nymphadora Tonks, Sirius Black, Andromeda Tonks, Draco Malfoy, Narcissa Malfoy, Bellatrix LeStrange, Harry Potter, others
Rating: PG-13
Spoilers: through Order of the Phoenix
Warnings: Mild violence and some language
Disclaimer: Harry Potter and all asscociated characters and settings are the property of J.K. Rowling and ( Read more... )

Title: Rats
Fandom: Harry Potter
Characters: Wormtail aka Peter Pettigrew, Bellatrix Lestrange, Lucius Malfoy, Remus Lupin, James Potter, Sirius Black, Severus Snape, Voldemort
Rating: PG-13
Spoilers: through Order of the Phoenix
Warnings: Nudity (though not explicit), Mild violence
Disclaimer: Harry Potter and all asscociated characters and settings are ( Read more... )