❄ Snowflake Challenge - Day 2 ❄
In your own space, share a favorite memory about fandom: the first time you got into fandom, the last time a fanwork touched your heart, crazy times with fellow fans (whether on-line or off-line), a lovely comment you’ve received or have left for someone. Leave a comment in this post saying you did it. Include a link to your post if you feel comfortable doing so.
Let’s sit around the virtual fire and remember days of old… or even last week. Anything from your past that brings joy to your present. ♥ ♥
Let's see, my first brush with fandom was back when I was around fourteen (maybe thirteen) and I came across a Twilight/Harry Potter crossover fic. My curiosity was piqued but I didn't seek out any more fanfiction, I just simply realized that I, as a fan could also create content.
Fandom had been a part of my life since then, it's a place where I can interact with other fans, share our love for our faves and where I can explore my creativity.
During high school and thanks to tumblr I became a lurker 🤣 That's also how I discovered slash and became familiar with shipping. I think I had shipped several characters together before that, I just didn't know what it meant, or that you can be committed to a particular pairing.
Honestly, I found a lot of negativity and drama. Some fandoms just weren't for me. All the fic I wrote during this time was for my eyes and my friend's only.
It wasn't until 2015 that I finally mustered up the courage and started posting my works. Mainly drabbles. Later on I strated making graphic, photoshop is my friend. I got an AO3 invite, made my LJ account and started getting involved with several comms. I've dabbled in several fandoms, but right now my main one is Merlin.
The best thing that happened was joining the Merlin fandom, (before I had only read a couple of fic and followed the merthur tag on tumblr). Because of it, I've met lovely and talented people and it's one of nicest and most drama-free fandoms I've come across. I'm so glad that after so many years it's still active and there several fests running throughout the year. I hope this 2018 is a great year in the fandom♥️
Let’s sit around the virtual fire and remember days of old… or even last week. Anything from your past that brings joy to your present. ♥ ♥
Let's see, my first brush with fandom was back when I was around fourteen (maybe thirteen) and I came across a Twilight/Harry Potter crossover fic. My curiosity was piqued but I didn't seek out any more fanfiction, I just simply realized that I, as a fan could also create content.
Fandom had been a part of my life since then, it's a place where I can interact with other fans, share our love for our faves and where I can explore my creativity.
During high school and thanks to tumblr I became a lurker 🤣 That's also how I discovered slash and became familiar with shipping. I think I had shipped several characters together before that, I just didn't know what it meant, or that you can be committed to a particular pairing.
Honestly, I found a lot of negativity and drama. Some fandoms just weren't for me. All the fic I wrote during this time was for my eyes and my friend's only.
It wasn't until 2015 that I finally mustered up the courage and started posting my works. Mainly drabbles. Later on I strated making graphic, photoshop is my friend. I got an AO3 invite, made my LJ account and started getting involved with several comms. I've dabbled in several fandoms, but right now my main one is Merlin.
The best thing that happened was joining the Merlin fandom, (before I had only read a couple of fic and followed the merthur tag on tumblr). Because of it, I've met lovely and talented people and it's one of nicest and most drama-free fandoms I've come across. I'm so glad that after so many years it's still active and there several fests running throughout the year. I hope this 2018 is a great year in the fandom♥️