A really cool 'Game of Thrones fix it fanfiction' is the one that changes the ending for Daenerys. Instead of going mad, she manages to find a more peaceful solution for ruling Westeros. She teams up with Jon Snow in a different way, and together they create a more just and prosperous kingdom. This fanfiction gives Daenerys the redemption arc that many fans thought she deserved.
Well, it can give characters better endings. In the original series, some characters' endings were really disappointing. Fanfiction can rewrite those endings to be more satisfying. For example, Jaime Lannister could have a more heroic end rather than the one he got.
One simple way in fanfiction could be through some kind of magic. Maybe there's a powerful red priestess who discovers Ned's body before it's fully decomposed. She uses her magic to resurrect him, much like Thoros of Myr did with Beric Dondarrion. Once back, Ned could play a major role in the political games again, this time with more knowledge and a thirst for revenge against those who wronged him and his family.
Well, a common trope is fixing the relationships that went wrong in the show. For instance, making Jaime and Brienne's relationship develop more smoothly without all the back - and - forth drama. Also, in many 'Game of Thrones Fix It Fanfic', the Night King is defeated in a more strategic and less chaotic way. And there's often the trope of giving Arya a more settled and happy life after all her adventures instead of her just disappearing into the unknown.
In this fanfiction concept, I would use time travel to ensure that Robb Stark didn't break his vow to the Freys. His decision to marry Talisa instead of a Frey girl led to the Red Wedding massacre. If he had honored his agreement, he would have kept the Freys as allies, and his military campaign might have had a different outcome. Maybe he could have even taken the Iron Throne in the end.
Theon Greyjoy is commonly redeemed in 'Game of Thrones Fix It Fanfic'. He had a very tortured and conflicted arc in the original series. Fanfics usually have him make amends more fully for his past wrongdoings, like betraying the Starks. And Joffrey, although he was extremely cruel in the show, in some fanfics he is redeemed, maybe through some magical or psychological means that changes his personality completely, which is a very different take compared to the original.
In a fix - it fanfiction for the Red Wedding, it could start with a different approach to the whole event. Instead of going to the Twins with a sense of false security, Robb Stark could be more cautious. He could send scouts ahead who discover the signs of a trap. Then, he decides not to enter the Twins but instead sets up a siege. This puts pressure on the Freys and forces them to negotiate. Meanwhile, some of the Stark allies who were supposed to be at the wedding but are now outside the Twins could start causing trouble for the Freys' supply lines. Eventually, this could lead to a more peaceful resolution where the Freys are forced to swear loyalty to Robb Stark again without any bloodshed.
Well, it can be considered as such. The show builds on a vast amount of lore and expands it in ways that are similar to how fanfiction takes an existing universe and runs with it. It has a large and passionate fan base that engages with the story on multiple levels, just as fans do with fanfiction. Also, the many sub - plots and character arcs could be seen as the kind of creative expansion typical of fanfiction.
If Jon Snow knew his true identity as a Targaryen sooner, he could have made different decisions. He might have been more assertive in his claim to the Iron Throne. Instead of being a reluctant leader, he could have used his true heritage to unite the North and the other kingdoms against the White Walkers more effectively.
Another popular theme is the exploration of magic. In the show, magic was a bit inconsistent in its use. Fanfiction writers often delve deeper into the magic system, creating stories where characters develop new magical abilities or where magic plays a more prominent role in the overall plot. For example, a story could be about a character becoming a powerful sorcerer and using magic to unite the Seven Kingdoms in a different way than in the original story.