Neil again:
I freely admit that the stories I've written were the kind of fanfic I wanted to read, and only I could write it exactly the way I wanted. ... I suspect this is true of many fan writers, perhaps most, maybe even all.
I think there may be a skill thing here. I'd rather read (for eg) E'trix, Ika, Penny Dreadful fic, to name just three, than my own stuff. I'd rather write closer to what I'd love to read, but first I need to acquire some talent and some ideas....
Tavia
PS I love woodlice, Neil.