It feels like an eternity since my last post – six years, but who’s counting?! – with the usual culprits of life, writing projects, a global pandemic, and basic procrastination getting in the way.
However, I have begun a new project in recent months which I’d like to share, one which combines my love for Star Wars with the joy of telling stories.
Coruscant Writers Club is a fan fiction website dedicated to empowering and supporting emerging writers who want to explore the Star Wars universe. Our goal is to provide a safe and inclusive space for writers to showcase their skills, receive editorial assistance, and connect with like-minded individuals. Our ever-expanding range of resources is aimed at helping writers of fan fiction to find inspiration and develop their writing skills.
Not only am I the creator and editor of Coruscant Writers Club, but I am using it as a platform to post my own fan fiction.
Two of my stories are already available to read:
When the new kid at school claims to have seen a Mandalorian in the mountains outside of town, his friends embark on an adventure to find out the truth.
A farmer from Hetzal remembers a childhood encounter with forces she doesn’t understand.
I am also in the process of compiling resources for writers of fan fiction. So far you’ll be able to access an article about why Star Wars is so appealing to writers of fan fiction, as well as a list of 50 Star Wars Writing Prompts.
The project is very much a work-in-progress, but it has given me a lot of joy to return to fan fiction in the last year. There was a long period when I considered writing fan fiction a waste of my time since the stories cannot be published or earn income, and the dismissiveness surrounding this type of storytelling meant that I wanted to focus my efforts on more “serious” writing. However, I’ve since discovered that writing fan fiction can be a relaxing exercise, one that keeps me engaged with my fandom and takes away the stress of writing with the goal of publication. I have found for the first time that I am not worried about what others think about my writing – I am writing these stories for myself. At the same time, it is nice to be able to share them online and encourage others to engage in the same activity. Fan fiction is often a gateway to other forms of writing, and too often we overlook its role in shaping narrative craft and storytelling.
Feel free to check it out if you’re interested in reading or writing some Star Wars fan fiction.
Andrew R. Cameron 