Fan fiction authors are always under fire for borrowing someone’s character ideas and plot, even as they are capable of writing their own stories. Many people think that fan fiction authors are amateur and unoriginal. Little do they know some of their favorite authors have—at some point in their lives—written fan fiction.
Cassandra Clare
Cassandra Clare is the author of the world bestseller “Mortal Instruments” series. She has written a Lord of the Rings parody entitled “The Very Secret Diaries” which went viral for some time.
R. J. Anderson
YA author R. J. Anderson has published original and fan fiction pieces under her name. She has written best-selling books including “A Little Taste of Poison” and “A Pocket Full of Murder.”
E. L. James
It is no secret that E. L. James’ Fifty Shades was a Bella-Edward fanfic previously known as “Master of the Universe.”
Meg Cabot
Meg Cabot was just like me, a Star Wars fan fiction writer, in her earlier years. She believes that writing fan fiction is a great way for newbie writers to tell a story. Cabot is known for authoring the “Princess Diaries” and “Airhead” series.
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