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Originally Posted by latepaul
Erm.. that's the one thing it isn't practice in by definition. The whole point about fanfic is you're writing in an already established world. It allows you to write stories whilst skipping two of the most difficult parts - world-building and creating compelling characters.
Now if you'd said it's a good way to learn dialogue and plotting then I'd agree.
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Well maybe not a whole new world from scratch, but you do have to remember to take established canon into account (even with A.U. stories) when you are working out your plots. You have to learn to keep things consistent so that the story isn't totally unbelievable. If Snape picks on Harry for reasons other than James Potter in the story you have to work out plausible reasons why your new reason for his bullying takes place.