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[Fire Inferno]

I've often wondered what motivates authors to write fan fictions. For me personally, I write Naruto fictions because personally, I think the manga has gotten EXTREMELY boring and isn't focusing as much on Naruto as I want it to. Therefore, I try to make my fictions focus alot on Naruto (or relatively close) and very exciting. So, to all you authors out there, why do you write?

[JoHamSandwich]

I don't write that much, but the main reason I write is when I need to get something off my chest. Thus, making most of my writings AAAANGST! XDD!

Good Thread, btw.

[SakuNaruLover]

I write because I too have ideas in my head that aren't there in the manga/anime, so I write them down. I sometimes get a idea and then I just have to write it down.
Another reason is that I actually like the Naruto x Sakura pairing so much that I want to convince people to become a narusaku fan too by reading my stories. Practically all of my stories focus on Naruto and Sakura romance. But I love to throw in some action and angst too. I try to stay close to the manga with most of the stories, but change them a little. I just want to see more romance in Naruto;)

[Sakura Blossoms]

I write...because I just love writing!

It's just an urge I get...a feeling to express and share all of the different thoughts, and emotions I have about a particular series. Sometimes I'll get an urge so powerful, and compelling that I'll feel as if I have no choice but to put it down on paper...or computer as the case may be

And I always try to give my absolute very best when I write!

I love crafting and creating new stories for people to read...because I have fun doing it. And to me, that's the secret to ALL writing...not just fanfiction writing. Enjoy yourself...have fun with whatever it is that you're doing. Because if you're having fun and enjoying it...then everyone else will enjoy it with you!

And as Jo said, this is a great topic! :thumbs:

[FullmetalNinja25]

Why? Because I can.

[Nate River]

Hmm...Because I made a deal with Xar and Kenhime that I would.

Actually, I think Sakura-chan covers it pretty well. Writing fiction is fun and it's nice to see see you ideas come alive...to use an old cliche'. I really enjoy being able to expand on, manipulate, and speculate about the characters and various aspects of the universe.

One of the reason I write Naruto is because there so much that can be done with the universe and characters that isn't touched in canon. One of the reasons I like crack so much, is because when I write and read I want to do things that aren't explored in canon and in some cases give depth to characters that don't have it and flesh out relationships (both friendship and romantic) that I think I have potential or just strike my interest.

[Radon]

I write it because it's fun and also to deal with situations the Manga doesn't deal with. Also because some fan fics aren't up my alley and I want something tailored to me.

[Vespar]

Short answer: I don't know.
Long answer: To hone skills related to animation and story plotting.

[MonkeysTotallyRock]

Why? Because I can.

that's actually the exact words ThunderReaper uses in his story the Dichotomy of Uzumaki Naruto (may be spelled wrong). =P that's a side track though. ^^;;
fanfiction in particular? because i wanna get feed back and improve my writing in general so that one day i may be able to write my own book.
writing in general? well writing is a way by which i can express my thoughts and feelings -- it's the same reason i draw, to express my emotions. but not only that i think all books/stories/etc have a message in them, and i like reading it and debating/talking/discussing about that message, its truth, its worth. makes for good conversations, and i just like hanging around with ppl and talking about interesting stuff. writing's just a way i can get my opinion out there.

[Illjwamh]

I write because I love it; I have ideas that I think would make good stories, and so I can't resist writing them out. I have a lot of unfinished original fiction on my computer - some of which I hope to publish someday.

As for why I write fanfiction, I often find myself immersed in a series (be it books, manga, anime, etc.), and I start thinking "Wouldn't it be cool if...?" I also find it a fun challenge as a writer because I have to do my best to maintain the characterizations and "rules of the universe" put forth by the original creator - something not always as easy as it sounds.

[Kusakabe]

Hmm, I write because I love creating things. Well, that is why I make stories, I guess. But why to I physically write? Well, when I'm a'browsing for something to read the vast amount of NaruHina and SasuNaru sorta puts me off. Enough-so to warrent me to boot up one of my chapters and work on them...

[GoNeKr@zY]

I write to save meself from death by plotbunny DX

NOT.



Seriously though...... i write just to see where my imagination takes the story. Its amazing how a story can evolve while one is writing it (not to mention it amuses (and frustrates) the writer to no end when this happens. ). the characters literally get a life of their own... and that itself is enough reason for me


(while technically i havent written much yet.... it is ineveitable that i eventually will... although i dunno if i'll ever gather the courage to actually publish my tale... *shrugs* )

[ia3]

Hmm, i would say, in addition to everything that's already been said, i write to create stories i want to read.

I agree also that this is an awesome thread. I needa rediscover my motivation to actually write , just in case ppl are reading.

[SakuDotz]

I actually write because I'd love the plot of the Naruto manga to expand. More emotions, and more interactions between characters. I just let my imagination inspire me.

[Vyse]

I write because I enjoy reading a good fanfic to keep me from getting too bored, and I want to be able to do the same for other people. I also like to write so I can put my ideas down in words, and I like trying to be original where so many others fail.

[shiroihato]

I write because I too have ideas in my head that aren't there in the manga/anime, so I write them down. I sometimes get a idea and then I just have to write it down.
Another reason is that I actually like the Naruto x Sakura pairing so much that I want to convince people to become a narusaku fan too by reading my stories. Practically all of my stories focus on Naruto and Sakura romance. But I love to throw in some action and angst too. I try to stay close to the manga with most of the stories, but change them a little. I just want to see more romance in Naruto;)

I write...because I just love writing!

It's just an urge I get...a feeling to express and share all of the different thoughts, and emotions I have about a particular series. Sometimes I'll get an urge so powerful, and compelling that I'll feel as if I have no choice but to put it down on paper...or computer as the case may be

And I always try to give my absolute very best when I write!

Me Too!

[Deidara Lover]

Well, I write cuz its loads of fun. Reading other peoples stories motivates me, like Shauna's fic, which inspired a LOT of my story plots, and a lot more.

I also like experimenting with crossovers ( I've done too many of those already ). Some of my previous crossovers that failed and succeeded:

PokemonxNaruto - My practice fic for this failed, but now my new one is coming along great, I just need some more background info about teh Pokemon xD

Shaman KingxNaruto - Completly failed. -hangs head in shame-

Harry PotterxNaruto - I don't even know why I did this........ Failed.

NarutoxMegaman - I did this fun, I was completly addicted to Megaman then, so yeah. Failed/Succeeded

And I have more that I can't think of... =.= So back to topic, writing id really fun, you can make a depressed person really happy from reading a humor fic, make someone cry tears of happiness with a emotional fic with a sad happy ending, and etc. =3

[Sakura Blossoms]

Well, I write cuz its loads of fun. Reading other peoples stories motivates me, like Shauna's fic, which inspired a LOT of my story plots, and a lot more.

...Really o.o

*Is flattered*

I'm glad that I could inspire you, a fellow writer somehow

And I have more that I can't think of... =.= So back to topic, writing id really fun, you can make a depressed person really happy from reading a humor fic, make someone cry tears of happiness with a emotional fic iwth a sad happy ending, and etc. =3

And I agree with this 100%

[whoamii]

I love writing, don't really know why but to be honest I've never posted any of my stories...Might have something to do with the fact that even though I've got everything planned out, I have not finished any of the stories. In a way, I'm saving you all because I know that i hate it when authors don't finish a fic, especially if it was extremely good. I have one Naruto fic that is a WIP (Work in progress) I plan to keep that to myself
And dare I say, I've had a recent fascination with Bleach and Naruto cross overs and have started writing one myself...shame on me? I'm most certainly keeping that one to myself...hehe
Well, those are the fanfics. I also have original works, two of them actually. I might explain the plot of those one day when I'm not so scared....