Almost anyone who has read or written fan fiction knows the name, "Mary Sue." In fact, the name probably leaves a nasty taste in their mouths, reminding them of those pieces of writing they may have wished...

Last year, on the day The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey came out, the school was teeming with hobbits - and even a few Bilbo Baggins of its own. There were antiquated costumes and gleaming Rings on necklaces...