Second, me too, re: fanfic vs. original. I find such comfort in slipping into familiar worlds. Also, it takes less creative inspiration in the sense that a lot of the groundwork has already been laid. Plus, there's just the familiarity of fandom in general. Sometimes, despite needing to be productive on our original work, we just have to let ourselves rest in the familiar for a while. I guess it's probably bad as a long-term escape, but for periods like the one you're in now, it makes sense to be easier on yourself.
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Second, me too, re: fanfic vs. original. I find such comfort in slipping into familiar worlds. Also, it takes less creative inspiration in the sense that a lot of the groundwork has already been laid. Plus, there's just the familiarity of fandom in general. Sometimes, despite needing to be productive on our original work, we just have to let ourselves rest in the familiar for a while. I guess it's probably bad as a long-term escape, but for periods like the one you're in now, it makes sense to be easier on yourself.