I know a good portion of people here don't venture into the writer's workshop area as it tends to be more of the "help plz" variety. But I made an informative and humorous (allegedly) post commenting on some of the trends in fan fiction. It fits the mood of General Discussion, but really does belong in the Writer Workshop.
That's why I'm dropping the link here, so those not in the state of mind to offer aid can still enjoy it:
The Blond Haired Ninja has a Syndrome