Fanfiction 101

Fanfiction 101

Get ready for a deep-dive into how to write better fanfiction. We’ll explore all of our favorite fandom cliches, tropes, and AO3 tags. Why do we love fanfiction? What makes it work? And most importantly, how can you improve your own?

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March 14, 2025 11 mins

There's Only One Bed is one of our most beloved fanfiction tropes. There are over 15K works on Archive of Our Own for the "There Was Only One Bed" tag, and that's not even counting Tumblr, Fanfiction.net, or Wattpad.

But why is it so popular? And how can you write the perfect fanfic with only one bed? Check out this deep-dive writing analysis into what makes this classic work, and stick around for a writing exercise you can use to ...

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