fan fiction

Or fanfiction

noun

1. fanfic.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fan fiction¹

First recorded in 1995–2000; fan ² ( def. ), fiction ( def. )

Example Sentences

But the spokesperson says, “The user-created characters on our site are intended for entertainment. Consumers want a more engaging and immersive experience compared to traditional social media…. People use it for creative fan fiction and fictional storytelling, which naturally lends to longer time spent on the platform.”

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“Creativity could be about to go through a Cambrian explosion, and along with it, the quality of art and entertainment can drastically increase,” Altman wrote, calling this genre of engagement “interactive fan fiction.”

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Among the most prominent internet personalities at the time, Howell and Lester often became the subject of fan fiction and fan edits on Tumblr.

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But it remains to be seen if rights holders will agree Sora videos are a new kind of "interactive fan fiction" as Mr Altman suggested - or whether it will force the firm to face a grilling in the civil courts.

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There’s a reason for all that fan fiction.

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When To Use

What does fan fiction mean?

Fan fiction are stories written by everyday fans featuring characters, settings, and plots from their favorite, pre-existing TV, novels, manga, movies, and other media.How do you pronounce fan fiction?[ fan-fik-shuhn ]