Was Twilight a fanfic?

Twilight has had a massive amount of fans since 2005 and only grew stronger in 2008 with the release of the film. And like with any major fandom, there are piles and piles of fanfiction written about it, some more famous than others. And while Stephenie Meyer doesn't read fanfiction, she understands why fans write it.
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What fanfiction was Twilight based off of?

Stephenie Meyer said My Chemical Romance inspired 'Twilight'

The first Twilight book came out in 2005, with the first film following not long after in 2008. Meyer wrote on her blog that she had a vivid dream in 2003 that initially got her to start writing the first novel.
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Was Twilight a 50 shades fanfic?

As many fans know, Fifty Shades of Grey was first a Twilight fan fiction called "Master Of The Universe," available for free on the web. The original story, written by James under the pseudonym Snowqueens Icedragon, has long since been taken down. But the internet never forgets.
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Did E.L. James write Twilight fanfiction?

Master of the Universe (MotU) was a Twilight Saga fanfiction that evolved into the Fifty Shades trilogy. It was written by EL James under the pen name Snowqueens Icedragon.
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Was Twilight plagiarized?

A judge of the United States District Court has dismissed author Jordan Scott's claim that Twilight series author Stephenie Meyer plagiarized small portions of her fourth book, Breaking Dawn, from Scott's vampire novel The Nocturne.
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Did Stephanie Meyers steal Twilight?

' A copyright-infringement lawsuit against author Stephenie Meyer alleging plagiarism in "Breaking Dawn," the final book in her [movie id="369195"]"Twilight"[/movie] vampire series, has been dismissed, according to a statement sent to MTV News by Meyer's publisher.
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What did Twilight copy?

LOS ANGELES, Aug 4 (Reuters) - A writer plans to sue “Twilight” author Stephenie Meyer, accusing her of plagiarism by lifting passages from an obscure book she wrote called “The Nocturne” and using them in vampire romance “Breaking Dawn,” an attorney said on Tuesday.
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What famous books started out as fanfiction?

5 Famous Books That Started Off As Fanfiction
  1. The Mortal Instruments Series by Cassandra Clare. ...
  2. Point Pleasant by Jen Archer Wood. ...
  3. Paradise Lost by John Milton. ...
  4. Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Seth Grahame-Smith. ...
  5. 50 Shades of Grey by EL James. ...
  6. 10 Iconic Books Featuring A Love Letter.
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How does Stephenie Meyer feel about 50 Shades?

Meyer said she didn't read Fifty Shades because she doesn't like romance novels or erotic novels. She deemed those genres “too smutty” for her taste.
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Is 365 days a fanfiction?

It's also based on a trilogy of books. As far as I can tell, 365 Dni is not based on fanfic, but it feels pretty typical of fanfic tropes and even romance novel tropes in much of the story. The kidnapping-as-romance trope is almost as popular as “there was only one bed!” in fic.
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Is Stephenie Meyer writing a book about Renesmee and Jacob?

Stephenie Meyer, creator of the novel series which the popular films are based on, has hinted that she is writing a new Twilight spin-off series that will focus on Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner) and his relationship with Renesmee (Mackenzie Foy), the daughter of Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) and Edward Cullen (Robert ...
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What inspired 50 Shades of GREY?

Fifty Shades stems from Twilight fanfiction

It's true. Fifty Shades of Grey was initially written as Twilight fanfiction. James has largely credited her novel as a response to the Stephenie Meyer vampire romance series. She earned a massive online following with her fanfiction, which eventually led to her book deal.
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Why is Fifty Shades of Grey so similar to Twilight?

Fifty Shades' Anastastia Steele and Christian Grey match up with Twilight's Bella Swan and Edward Cullen. Ana and Bella are both naive yet adventurous, and unexperienced with romantic and sexual relationships while both being people who fall in love quickly.
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Does Stephenie Meyer allow fanfiction?

Stephenie Meyer understands the want for fanfiction but wishes the authors could be able to create work they can publish. While some authors might find this annoying, Meyer admitted she's torn on the topic of fanfiction, but not necessarily in a bad way.
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Who is Edward Cullen based on?

He retains some of the traditional mindset and outdated speech from his human life in the early 20th century. The development of Edward Cullen's character was influenced by Gilbert Blythe, Fitzwilliam Darcy, and Edward Rochester―particularly the latter, who, like him, sees himself as a "monster".
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Was Twilight based on a dream?

Origins and publishing history. Stephenie Meyer says that the idea for Twilight came to her in a dream on June 2, 2003. The dream was about a human girl, and a vampire who was in love with her but thirsted for her blood. Based on this dream, Meyer wrote the transcript of what is now chapter 13 of the book.
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Is Dakota Johnson in Twilight?

As such, both Dakota Johnson who plays Anastasia Steele in Fifty Shades and Kristen Stewart in the Twilight series faced varying degrees of backlash for their performances. Many fans expressed unhappiness with the actresses, despite the marketed difference between their performances.
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Is Edward a vampire in Master of the Universe?

The work was originally posted as unauthorized fan fiction online, under the title “Master of the Universe.” Its main characters, initially, were named Edward and Bella after the primary characters in “Twilight.” “Master of the Universe” explored what Edward and Bella's relationship might look like if, instead of being ...
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Is Fifty Shades of Grey about vampires?

SHAFFER: You couldn't tell, for instance, that "Fifty Shades Of Grey" was a "Twilight" fan fiction. If you say, hey, you know that's a "Twilight" fan fiction, they go, there are no vampires in it. ULABY: That's why Shaffer decided to write a fan fiction of "Fifty Shades Of Grey."
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What is the best fanfiction ever written?

8 Fanfics That Are Even Better Than the Original Stories
  • “What You Don't Know” – Airplane. ...
  • “Three of Hearts” – MissHoneywell. ...
  • “Housebroken” – MissHoneywell. ...
  • “Crush” – ATetheredMind. ...
  • “The Blessing and the Curse” – The Black Arrow. ...
  • “Bound for Glory” – WTVOC. ...
  • “The Feint” – ATetheredMind. ...
  • “Inmate” – MissHoneywell.
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What was the first ever fanfiction?

In 1952, the world's first book of fanfic about fans appeared. The Enchanted Duplicator by Walt Willis and Bob Shaw was a metafiction based on Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress, but which described a world populated with sci-fi fans. It chronicles the adventures of hero Jophan in "the land of Mundane".
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Which book has the most fanfiction?

1. Fifty Shades of Grey (Fifty Shades Trilogy #1) by E L James. E L James (the pen name of British television executive Erika Leonard) is by far the most well-known example of a fan fiction author who's made it in the published world.
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How many times was Twilight rejected?

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But before it became the outrageously successful novel, series, and film franchise, Twilight was rejected by 14 out of the 15 literary agents Meyers contacted.
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Which one is better TVD or Twilight?

Although Twilight is a love story, The Vampire Diaries takes the crown when it comes to showcasing passionate romances. The characters in The Vampire Diaries have complex relationships with each other that result in heartbreak, confusion and complicated fallouts. The vampires in Twilight are much tamer.
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How did Stephenie Meyer think of Twilight?

According to Meyer, the idea for Twilight came to her in a dream on June 2, 2003 about a human girl and a vampire who was in love with her but thirsted for her blood. Based on this dream, Meyer wrote the draft of what became chapter 13 of the book.
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