A guide for would be Fan-Fiction Authors

[clark]

I haven't seen this topic approached in any other thread, and if it has, I apoligize for wasting bandwidth.

I am impressed with a great many of the Fan Fiction authors and the work they labor over. I find myself drawn to SEIV much more with each story I read.

What I would like is for the authors of such Fan Fiction to post tips on how they do what they do. What is the process they go through when creating their stories? What is the hardest part? What do you try to avoid?

Are big games with hundreds of systems unworkable, or are smaller games better for stories?

I think tips, suggestions, or any insight others can give will only lead to more Fan Fiction for all of us to enjoy.

Thanks for your time and consideration.