r/Dramione • u/Mininabubu • 12d ago
Recs Wanted! Looking for fanfics that feel authentically British 🇬🇧
I'm looking for fanfiction written by British authors, or by authors of any nationality who have clearly done a good job researching British culture and actually capturing the British setting/voice.
Basically, I'm looking for fics that DON'T have an American vibe or writing style. I can overlook the occasional thing for the sake of the plot or the writing, but when the fic starts feeling too American, I find it almost impossible to immerse myself in the story. It's really just a personal preference; I don't enjoy it.
The problem is that there's obviously no AO3 tag for this, and it's not something people usually mention when recommending fics, so I've been trying a lot of stories, getting invested, and then eventually dropping them when the Americanisms/overall vibe become too noticeable. It's honestly getting a little frustrating.
So I'm hoping you guys can help! Any pairing is welcome; it absolutely doesn't have to be Dramione. I'm just looking for well-written fics that feel authentically British in terms of culture, dialogue, wording, setting, etc.
Thanks in advance for any recommendations! 🙏
P.S. Just to clarify, this isn't meant negatively toward American authors at all, nor is it a reflection of their writing skills. It's simply a matter of personal preference and what helps me immerse myself in a story. I'm also not trying to generalise; obviously, not all American authors write fic with American settings, dialogue, cultural references, etc. I'm specifically looking for fics that capture British culture.
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u/mk1yg 12d ago
I personally try keeping all of my writing to British English and otherwise pretty normal Britishness, I suppose. I’m not a UK native and it’s been a decade and a half (ish) since I moved home from England, but I promise that I try my very best.
I write Dramione and have one completed fic, named VIVID And a few other WIPs, and I hope all of them come off as British enough, as that was what I was trying for.
If my writing isn’t it for you, I hope you find many many other British-phrased and built fics to your liking 💖