I actually read that guide (more like the closest thing to a Fanfiction Writing Bible), and I'd just like to say it's excellent.
In fact, I'd love to go back in time to when I wrote my very first fanfic and demand my younger self memorize the contents before he ever bothered to begin writing a rather tepid comedy piece on an obscure PS1 role playing game whose name escapes me at present.
I can't say my very first story was an old shame, but I'm sure with that advice in my head it would've been a lot better.
In fact, I'd love to go back in time to when I wrote my very first fanfic and demand my younger self memorize the contents before he ever bothered to begin writing a rather tepid comedy piece on an obscure PS1 role playing game whose name escapes me at present.
I can't say my very first story was an old shame, but I'm sure with that advice in my head it would've been a lot better.