How do you explain fanfiction?

Fanfiction are stories written by everyday fans featuring characters, settings, and plots from their favorite, pre-existing TV, novels, manga, movies, and other media.

Is Fifty Shades of GREY a fanfiction?

The Fifty Shades trilogy was developed from a Twilight fan fiction series originally titled Master of the Universe and published by James episodically on fan-fiction websites under the pen name “Snowqueen’s Icedragon”.

Why do writers hate fanfiction?

Some writers think of fanfic as a hobby, while some say it’s a form of stealing. Diana Gabaldon, author of the Outlander series, really hates it, and asks her readers not to do it. She says that fanfic writers are “stealing an audience they’re not entitled to”.

Should you let your kids write fanfic?

If your kids are writing fanfic, I strongly suggest that only mature teens post on the popular fanfic websites. And that they consider turning off comments. There is little censoring of what people comment, and these comments can be inappropriate and hurtful. If your kids want to share their fanfic writing, consider starting a blog.

How do you read a fanfic story?

Many fanfic stories are filled with grammatical errors. Keep that in mind as you read — most of these are not traditionally published stories with editors behind them. Read the warning labels. Decide if it’s right for you. Try the first chapter. If you like the story, keep reading. Otherwise, pick a different story.

Is writing fanfic good for teens and tweens?

And that can be good news for teens and tweens, particularly those who count themselves as super fans. Writing your own fanfic is a great way for teens and tweens to extend the story, think creatively, and write. Well-known authors Meg Cabot, of The Princess Diaries, and Cassandra Clare, of Mortal Instruments, both started out writing fanfic.

What is fanfic and why is it important?

There’s a lot to like about fanfic. Fans get to immerse themselves in a beloved story. Fanfic reading and writing are filled with wonderful, creative possibilities. And it gives our book-loving kids an opportunity to be part of a community of other book lovers.