Destina's Fan Fiction FAQ
From Fanlore
| Fanwork | |
|---|---|
| Title: | Destina's Fan Fiction FAQ |
| Creator: | Destina |
| Date(s): | 2002 or earlier |
| Medium: | online |
| Fandom: | meta |
| External Links: | Destina's Fan Fiction FAQ (author's page) |
| Click here for related articles on Fanlore. | |
Destina's Fan Fiction FAQ is a FAQ put together by destina to explain the origins of fan fiction and some of its history and terms.
It was cited in Jae's essay Young, Female, Single…? A Study of Demographics and Writing-/Reading-Habits of Fanfiction Writers and Readers.
Among the topics addressed:
- 1. Where did fan fiction originate?
- 2. Is it true the first fanfic was gay fiction!!?
- 3. Do the creators of the various shows support or discourage fan fiction?
- 4. What does the term "Mary Sue" refer to?
- 5. Slash fic is what, exactly?
- 6. What's (fill in the blank) mean? - common terms defined
- 7. Does the sexual content in my story matter, and should I warn the reader?
- 8. Can I use the original characters from someone else's story?
- 9. I have the best story ever written. How do I find people who want to read it?
