fan fiction

Fan Fiction Is Representative of the Human Spirit

Kimberly Vazquez, Columbia College Chicago

It's time to recognize that this popular medium is a legitimate form of art.…

August 14, 2023

in article about comfort characters, Harry Potter hugging Dobby

Emotionally Bonding With a Fictional Character? There’s a Term for That: ‘Comfort Characters’

Karen Lu, Yale University

Just because they're not real doesn't mean that they can't be a source of consolation or contentment.…

September 21, 2021

The Era of Fanfiction.net and Wattpad Is Over — Long Live Archive of Our Own

Karen Lu, Yale University

The website, affectionately known as AO3, has redefined the way fan fiction is cataloged and created and has reinvigorated the discourse surrounding the nature of fandom.…

April 30, 2021

Image of person writing in a notebook on a table, in article about authors building a fan base

5 Creative Ways For Aspiring Authors To Build a Fan Base

Audrey Martin, Boston University

Whether you want to be a prestigious journalist or write the next bestselling fantasy novel, these tips will help you build a following.…

July 18, 2020

Anna Todd and Wattpad Made It Easier To Dream of a Career in Writing

Kayla Johnson, Bradley University

Using the small publishing platform, the 'After' author was able to make a name for herself — and at the same time, raise the possibility that others could do the same.…

June 9, 2020

Twitterature Let Me Create My Own Online Narrative, One Tweet at a Time

Angel Lin, University of California, Santa Barbara

Twitter extends beyond news about celebrities; it's the perfect platform for microfiction, micropoetry and other creative writing.…

June 7, 2020

In an article about writing fan fiction, and person sitting and writing in a journal outside

Fan Fiction Is the Perfect Outlet for Aspiring Writers and Creatives

Janani Mangai Srinivasan, Wake Forest University

It's time people start taking the genre seriously.…

May 30, 2020

Eight Years After the Finale, ‘Merlin’ Lives On Thanks to Fan Creations

Karunya Bhramasandra, Stanford University

The final scene of the BBC series broke hearts, but the fanbase has coped by creating its own fan fiction and videos — much of it incredibly popular.…

May 15, 2020