"I also believe it's crucial to find your own thing rather than milking what's already been done............"

(((((NODS)))))))
So true even when it comes to ff dedicated to SGA or some other fandom. I notice a definite trend, unfortunately, to just write in the same format, ie Sheppard in trouble, team to rescue, infirmary etc.
I read and feel "been there, done that" and often move on.
It is why when I started my attempt I thought about it.......asked myself
if what I was contemplating was different or was it standard cookie cutter
format.