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fanfic


Meanings
  • noun

    A type of creative writing, based on a pre-existing work, such as a book, movie, or television show.

    - "She writes fanfic based on her favorite book series."
    - "Fanfic is a popular genre in online literary communities."

Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=79268187"

Variants
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fanfic , fanfics , fan fiction
Etymology
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Derived from the words 'fan' and 'fiction'.


Trivia
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  1. Fanfic has been around since at least the 1960s, with fans creating stories based on popular works like Star Trek and Sherlock Holmes.

  2. Some fanfic has been published and even adapted into professional works, such as the fanfic 'My Immortal' which was turned into a graphic novel.


Related Concepts
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  1. fan art: Visual art inspired by a pre-existing work, similar to fanfic but in visual form.

  2. fan communities: Online and offline groups of fans who share a common interest in a particular work and create and discuss fanfic and other fan creations.


Culture
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Fanfic has become a significant part of popular culture, with many fans creating and sharing their own stories based on beloved characters and stories. It has been the subject of academic study and has even led to the creation of fanfic conventions and awards.

How to Memorize "fanfic"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a story being written based on a beloved book or movie.
    - Visualize the characters and settings from the original work as you write your fanfic.

  2. associate

    - Associate the original work with your fanfic, keeping the characters and plot in mind.
    - Create mental associations between the original work and your fanfic.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'FAN' to remember the definition of fanfic: Fiction About a Narrative.
    - Create a mnemonic device using the first letter of each definition in the definitions array.


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