Written by Erica Rose Jackson This question really has two answers because putting myself in my writing doesn’t always apply. If I’m writing school work or an article then very little of me gets through to the final draft, but when it comes to fan fiction and, even, some articles for PopWrapped my personality shows through. In fan fiction, it’s hard not to allow myself to enter my writing since most of my original characters are based, sometimes loosely, but most times very much on me. Often times, the version of me that comes through in my writing is a best version of myself, or someone I hope to be either like or become. When you’re writing an original character based on yourself, it becomes very easy to create the traits in her that you wish you strengthened in yourself. Writing yourself into different fandoms can actually be a very personal journey that, if applied correctly, can lead to growth. If you want to be stronger or more independent and find you’re writing yourself that way in stories, then perhaps it’s time to work on that within yourself instead of just writing you that way. It’s amazing how many things you can find as you write, when you’re included, that you want to improve. You can even see qualities you don’t love seeping into your character and if you’re aware that it’s happening, you can fix it on the page but also remember to work on it in the world, as well. Writing is always a learning process no matter what type of piece you’re working on.
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