Well now, let's see, where should I begin . . .

Buffy the Vampire Slayer is the show that introduced me to the world of fanfiction, and I am eternally grateful for that fact.

My favorite type of fanfiction is femslash, with unconventional or incest ships being a close second.

My two favorite Buffy the Vampire Slayer pairings are Buffy/Faith and Buffy/Dawn, and I've written mostly Buffy/Faith and Buffy/Dawn fics in the BtVS fandom. Mostly because I've found the subtext within their relationships to be a great source of inspiration.

However, I don't always write Buffy and Dawn as a couple, so some of my stories are just about their unique sibling relationship. Although, if a story I've written is going to contain Buffy/Dawn femslash, I do put a warning in the summary, just to be fair. (And yes, I know there are those who don't agree with Buffy/Dawn fics or incest ships in general, but hey, it's fanfiction, not real life. To each their own and all that.)

I do try my hand at writing other types of fics and other fandoms, so there are a few other types of stories in my collection as well. It seems that most shows have a near-infinite number of "What If?" moments to help inspire new stories. It seems one decision or one moment is all it takes to create a totally different path.

(Believe me, I've got plenty of potential story ideas, and a fair number of not-quite-ready-for-posting stories.)

Feedback and Reviews are always appreciated, as I do believe they help to make a better writer. Flames or Reviews with no point to them will serve as a source of amusement to me, so feel free to post them too. Anyone who has any questions or comments about my stories that they wish to speak privately about, feel free to send me a message directly.

The list of ships I support.

Buffy/Faith - Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Buffy/Dawn - Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Willow/Tara - Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Fiona/Imogen - Degrassi

Paige/Emily - Pretty Little Liars

Marceline/Bubblegum - Adventure Time

Cordelia/Angel - Angel (the Series)

Konata/Kagami - Lucky Star

Ben/Gwen - Ben 10 (every series)

Kim/Shego - Kim Possible

Kim/Bonnie - Kim Possible

Azula/Ty Lee - Avatar: The Last Airbender

Aang/Katara - Avatar: The Last Airbender

Katara/Toph - Avatar: The Last Airbender

Zuko/Mai - Avatar: The Last Airbender

John/Cameron - Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles

Claire/Peter - Heroes

Claire/Gretchen - Heroes

Derek/Casey - Life With Derek

Carly/Sam - iCarly

Carly/Shelby - iCarly

Jade/Tori - Victorious

Cat/Beck - Victorious

Tori/Trina - Victorious

Sharpay/Ryan - High School Musical

Lizzie/Kate - Lizzie McGuire

Miley/Lilly - Hannah Montana

London/Maddie - Suite Life (both series)

Justin/Alex - Wizards of Waverly Place

Harper/Zeke- Wizards of Waverly Place

Alex/Harper - Wizards of Waverly Place

Sonny/Tawni - Sonny with a Chance

CeCe/Rocky - Shake It Up!

Stella/Macy - JONAS L.A.

Carter/Rosie(Princess Rosalinda) - Princess Protection Program

Demi/Selena - RPFS

A Few Writing Tips for Everyone

Listed below are the technical names for some of the most common spelling and grammar errors that authors unknowingly make.

Remember, spell-check doesn't catch everything, and it is especially useless for catching these kind of word mistakes.

For Example: to/two/too are examples of a Homophone or Heterograph; likewise examples would be there/their/they’re, meet/meat, and bare/bear. Also, watch out for similar words like 'quite' and 'quiet'. Since both are actual words, spell-check won't catch these mistakes.

Term | Meaning | Spelling Type | Pronunciation
Homonym | Different | Same | Same
Homograph | Different | Same | Same or different
Homophone | Different | Same or Different | Same
Heteronym | Different | Same | Different
Heterograph | Different | Different | Same

Tips For Using Contractions

A contraction is the shortening of a word, syllable, or word group by omission of internal letters.

Basically, if you want to make sure you are using a contraction properly, break it apart into its two component words and see if it still makes sense when used in a sentence. With a few exceptions, this technique works for almost any contraction.

For Example: they're=they are, can't=can not, don't=do not, I'll=I will, would've=would have, and so on.

Once again, spell-check doesn't catch everything, so don't rely on it to catch these kind of word mistakes.

Need help with your spelling?

Online dictionaries are a big help, but if you want a program that you can use on any computer, try using WordWeb.

It's basically a combination Dictionary, Thesaurus, and all-around help for writing the English language. All you have to do is highlight the word, click on the WordWeb icon in your taskbar, and it shows you everything you need to know about the word you've highlighted. It's a great resource for any writer looking to expand the depth of their vocabulary.

Plus, it's free, and you can find it at: http://wordweb.info/

And remember, if you're not sure about the quality of your writing and you want to improve your skills, it never hurts to enlist the help of an experienced Beta Reader. They can be an invaluable source for constructive feedback, just so long as you are prepared to hear what they have to say.

And on a final note . . .

I, GrimSage, do solemnly swear to review all the fics I enjoy, regardless of the number of reviews, age of the fic, or anything else.
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