Chloe Zhao writes fanfiction. The Academy Award-winning director of Best Picture Nomadland and director of upcoming Marvel movie The Eternals admitted in an interview that she once penned fanfiction. I was so prepared to jump for joy at this revelation, but then Zhao promptly dragged me back to reality. Here is an excerpt taken from Zhao’s interview with Variety in 2020: […]
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3 Lessons Learned from Writing Fanfiction for Over 20 Years
April 30th marks the tenth anniversary of when I completed the fanfic Sailor Helga. I’ve written fanfiction for twenty years, and have gained a lot of experience from the practice. Here are some of the most valuable lessons I can impart on newbies who wish to embark on writing fanfiction: 1. You’ve Got to Be Consistent […]