Twilight was originally fanfiction. What are some of the similarities it might still have with typical fanfiction works?

Yes, it was. Meyer began writing 'Twilight' as fanfiction. It had elements that were initially based on the idea of exploring certain romantic and supernatural themes within a fictional world. Later, she polished and expanded it to become the popular Twilight saga we know today, which includes not only the novels but also the successful movie adaptations.

Twilight wasn't originally a fanfiction of anything. It was an original creation by Stephenie Meyer.

Yes. It started as a form of fanfiction. Meyer's initial ideas took shape in that context and then evolved into the Twilight we all know.

Well, it's true that '50 Shades of Gray' began as 'Twilight' fanfiction. This origin is quite evident in some of the early elements of the story. For example, the relationship dynamic between the main characters in '50 Shades' has some similarities to the intense relationship in 'Twilight'. But as it developed, '50 Shades' took on a life of its own. It delved into more adult themes such as BDSM, which is not present in 'Twilight'. So while it started as fanfiction, it became a very different and controversial piece of literature on its own.

There are a few books that started as Twilight fanfiction. 'Fifty Shades of Grey' is one well-known example.

One similarity is the central relationship. In 'Twilight', Bella and Edward have a very intense relationship, and in '50 Shades', Christian and Anastasia also have an all - consuming relationship. Also, the male characters in both are somewhat possessive. In 'Twilight', Edward is very protective of Bella, and in '50 Shades', Christian has a possessive streak towards Anastasia.

The exploration of themes. In 'Twilight' originally fanfiction, themes like love, sacrifice, and identity can be explored in more depth. Writers can take these themes and twist them in new ways. For example, a fanfic could explore how Edward's identity as a vampire affects his sense of self - worth in a different way than in the original story. Also, the idea of forbidden love which is central in 'Twilight' can be re - examined in countless fanfictions.

Well, 'The Submissive Vampire' is a popular 'Twilight' fanfic. It delves deeper into the character of Edward's inner struggles in a way that the original series might not have explored fully. Also, 'Twilight: A New Dawn' presents a new storyline where new characters are introduced, yet still stays true to the essence of the 'Twilight' world.

Well, one similarity is the presence of vampires. In both 'A Discovery of Witches' and 'Twilight' fanfiction, vampires often play a major role. They are usually depicted as having special powers and a complex social structure. Another similarity is the theme of forbidden love. Just like in the original works, fanfictions of these two often explore relationships that are not easily accepted by the different species or groups within the story.

Well, both types of fanfiction might share a common theme of transformation. In 'Twilight' the main character Bella undergoes a transformation in her life when she gets involved with Edward and his vampire world. In '50 Shades of Grey', Anastasia experiences a transformation in her understanding of herself and her desires through her relationship with Christian. Also, they both tend to have a lot of descriptive writing about the settings and the characters' inner thoughts, which is a characteristic of fanfiction in general.