salt-of-the-ao3:

siderealscribblings:

Repeat after me, kids: 

  • Fanfiction is not now nor ever will be a waste of time, uncreative, or automatically inferior to canon. 
  • It is an invaluable tool that enriches fandom and allows authors to build their creative chops in a setting that encourages feedback and communal discussion. 
  • In some cases, fandoms with disappointing canon material can be kept alive solely through the work of dedicated fan-authors, fan-artists, and other content creators.

Do not let anyone suggest that fan-work is without value. 

PREACH