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Shadowhunters fanfiction has been a huge part of my life since I joined the fandom in mid-2016, but I think its significance in my life has only increased in the last year. When I was struggling to come to terms with my sexuality this spring the show’s positive representation was incredibly important, but it was often the words written by fic writers that really helped put things into perspective. Perhaps the most visceral example of this came shortly after I started accepting that I’m asexual. I was trying my best to embrace it and find pride in it, but it wasn’t easy and I was terrified of coming out to anyone. I felt alone the vast majority of the time. But it was around that time when one of my favorite fics updated and with that update came a meaningful scene between two characters where one ended up coming out as demisexual. I can’t put into words how much the conversation that moment sparked between the characters helped me. I felt more understood and less alone than I had in a long time. Scenes or pieces of dialogue have affected me personally in the past, but this one really stuck with me because it truly did come at a time when I needed it the most. Fic writers are able to do so much through their writing, including making a difference in people’s lives, and it’s such a beautiful thing. Thank you all so much for sharing your gifts with us so freely. I hope you know how appreciated you are and how much of a difference you make.

Lindsey / MalecFicLibrary

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The most ingenious part of Fanfiction is that it’s a vacuum in which people can illustrate these beautiful stories with characters that a great number of people already love, making it more palatable for us to connect to the story, to enjoy the work presented to us, and to form these bonds that we would have never imagined to create under any other circumstance. We can alternate canon to what we wish would’ve happened in a certain episode, or create whole new worlds full of intricately pieced story arcs, and figure out how these characters that we think we already know would respond to a whole new setting. Somedays I feel like deleting my entire catalogue of work because I feel like no one actually cares for what I’m writing, but then I think that if it only made it so one person would reach out to speak with me, or tell me how to improve as an author, or to gush over a certain character, or line, then that’s enough.

Neve / @maiarollins (T)

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Reading fics about clizzy has honestly been something that makes me feel more at home in the fandom. As a lesbian it’s nice to read about two women in a supportive relationship and seeing fic writers expand on their relationships and go where the show hasn’t gone yet makes me less alone. I also can’t wait to hopefully see more Helen/Aline fics pop up in the future!

biggaymood

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The bonds that are created between a writer and those who read their works are so special – there’s just something about knowing that someone took the time to read your work, and got the enjoyment out of it that you hope for. That’s why comments mean so much, because it’s an acknowledgement of the effort put in, and it’s a reminder that we’re kind of not just screaming into the void, but it’s also a way of connecting. When someone points out a line that they really like, it means that the writer has left an impression, even just for long enough for the comment to be written, and that’s incredible. (I remember once, someone commented asking when I was going to write for the show, and I still haven’t forgotten that comment – it still spurs me on.) I think one of the best parts of writing fanfiction is the bond that can be made with the readers. It’s a wonderful bonus to the fandom experience. […] Connecting with readers makes it feel less like the writing is all happening in a vaccum, it’s a fun reminder that there’s a real life person on the other end, reading these words that are so often spun in solitude; I’m a big believer that once something is published, it becomes the readers, for them to enjoy and keep and just make their own; it gets a little surreal when you realise that your words are in someone else’s mind, but still amazing. And the ability to take an idea, no matter how outlandish and unrealistic, and slip your OTP in there, is a joy that I haven’t found elsewhere.

Nin / ninwrites (AO3)

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The community of Shadowhunters fanfiction writers inspired me to get back into writing fanfiction and also just writing in general again. I’d taken sort of an extended break from writing while in classes and having to write there. I kind of worried that I’d lost that spark for writing. But everyone in the Shadowhunters fandom is so creative and dedicated. Just reading all of their work and ideas and prompts had my head filled with ideas. The sheer amount of beautifully written AU fics is astounding, not to mention all the fantastic canon ones. I read so many of them before deciding to nervously add in my own. But the wonderful responses I got from people in the fandom keeps me writing.

Nikki / lilyhearted (AO3)

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[Writing fanfiction] wasn’t easy. I used to be obsessed with my statistics; hits, kudos, comments, and bookmarks, and was often sad when they didn’t meet my expectations. I spent countless hours researching obscure miniscule details that most readers normally don’t notice. Yet, here I am now, still writing. I’d like to share something to my fellow writers out there, if you’d allow. There will always be someone, somewhere, out there who will like your story. But, better yet, write for you. Write because you want to. Write because you like it. Write because it’s freeing. Numbers don’t matter.

Aruella Myuca / Astoria Gracewell (AO3)

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Shadowhunters will always have a special place in my heart, because it’s the show that inspired me to write again, back when I’d had a very bad couple of years due to depression, and I’d lost all my writing mojo. But the show, and Alec and Magnus in particular, revived my mojo, and continue to inspire me to write and be creative to this day. Without fanfiction, my life would be less creative and a whole lot sadder, and I’m sure I would be in a worse place mental health wise. So thank you to everyone who encourages me to write, who reads, kudoses and comments, and who writes fic of their own, because as much as the show inspires me, fandom and other fanfic definitely does as much.

Jan / Pameluke (AO3)

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Because of Shadowhunters I started to write fanfics. I have seen many shows that have more than pleased me (Supernatural), but I have never been so involved in (or rather addicted to) a show like this. For me writing fanfics or creating fanart in any form is an expression of the love and adoration that we cherish as a FAMdoms for our cast, crew and writers. Every author and every reader has their own notions about the characters, whether they are based on the books or the show, or an alternate universe. This diversity, which exists peacefully and in addition to each other, has captivated me. English isn’t my native language but so far every reader has treated me kindly. Without the encouragement and support of my readers, I probably wouldn’t have written many things the way I did. Someone wrote, ‘Feedback is the writers live blood’ and I can only agree with that. Thank you very much for any comment, correction, kudo or bookmark. It means a lot to me and I’m very agitated each time when I receive an AO3 mail.

Imandra_Pipkin (AO3)

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My favorite part of writing, is making people laugh and smile and have a good time but it’s a way to remember the characters and it’s a way to honor the show.

malecau_ (W)

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