Connections

 Generate material/share expertise, allow connections

With any form of writing, one thing is necessary. The written word must be read. FanFiction.net is perfect for writers as it allows these participants to write any material they wish to and post it on the site. There are so many topics available in all genres of writing, allowing writers that want to contribute a wide-open platform for submitting writing about anything they want to address. People can write about any television show they choose, no matter how old, new, popular, or not. There are a suprisingly large number of fans that write episodes for // Home Improvement // and the antics of [|Tim "the tool man" Taylor]  . There are plenty of outlets for the science fiction buffs as they are able to continue the series, // [|Battlestar Gallactica]  // . For fans of these television shows and more, they are allow to participate with likeminded fans and generate material as often as they would like in order to keep their favorite shows alive. They are allow to chare with one another and learn from one another. By allowing their work to be reviewed by others, they are able to glean a better understanding of their topic of choice when offered advice by others more knowledgeable, weaker writers are able to received constructive criticism from more skilled writers as they continue to craft their writing and become better writers. No matter which genre they choose or which cartoon, book, or television show they choose, members of this particular fan fiction site have found a space that allows them to connect with others who share in the same love of their particular subject area. No matter what part of the world they reside they are able to develop "relationships" online and and learn from one another.

One of the best outcomes of this type of format is that it is easily transferrable to the English classroom. In a classroom of 20-30 students, there is little possibility that you will find many people interested in writing about your chosen topic. Let's say I am a junior who is crazy about the Anime, [|Guru Guru Pon-Chan]. The probability of finding multiple students interested in this series is extremely low. This site allows these students to sync up with others. This particular site only has two people submitting currently. This indicates that it is either really new or not very popular. By having this site, a kid sitting in my classroom now has at least a couple more people to connect with and share in their writing and enjoyment of carrying on this series. This is a wonderful tool for students to expand their connections, enhance their writing skills, and increase their ability to read.