Are you into Fanfiction?

I know, there aren't that many good fanfic writers and stories, but there are some out there that are harder to find. I'm thinking about writing an original novel; I just haven't found my inspiration quite yet. I don't like holding it off. Unfortunately I must till I find my muse.

IMaybe you can answer a question I've been curious about. Why would anybody with a talent for writing spend significant amounts of time writing something that they can't sell? If you do write your novel, you can never publish it. I realize that for some people, it's just an enjoyable hobby, but as I move more toward earning income from my writing, something like fanfiction is a real waste of time. I wrote two short stories based on Nikita, and I have to admit there's another one, much longer, that tempts me. But I'll probably never write it.

I think they write fanfiction so they can make the characters, environment, and relationships the way they want it to be. For instance, many people don't like Ginny Weasley having a relationship with Harry Potter. So they change the cannon pairings with someone else. On the other hand, you're right; if they want to make money then writing fanfiction isn't the way to go.