TV and Movies·Posted on Jan 28, 20137 Ways To Make The "Vampire Diaries" Spin-Off WorkVampire Diaries co-creator Julie Plec has written a pilot for a spin-off called The Originals. Sounds promising, but here are a few suggestions.by Louis PeitzmanBuzzFeed News ReporterLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. Put Elijah front and center. 2. Tread carefully when it comes to the redemption of Klaus. 3. Don't be afraid to get silly. 4. Let Rebekah make appearances. 5. Showcase New Orleans, both past and present. 6. Let Phoebe Tonkin use her natural accent. 7. Remember to have fun.