What is fan fiction? This question is visited by many who have heard this incomprehensible foreign word. However, the term does not have a Russian analogue, and therefore we have to use borrowing. So, fanfiction (English fanfiction) is a genre of literature, which is a kind of fan art, based on an original work of art. Fan fiction (creations of this direction) are created based on popular movies, TV shows, books, comics, and sometimes songs. Coming to us from the West, they are rapidly gaining popularity.
More often than not, fans create their stories for fun. On this, as a rule, it all ends, copyrights are not violated in any way. If it comes to publication, then the fan’s relationship with the author of the original will be governed by the laws of the country where the work is being promoted.
The authors of fan fiction are called fiighters. They do not think about
what fan fiction is, they just do it. All this is read by freekriders - people who are not only generous with what the masters are generous with, those who want to once again plunge into their favorite magical world.
All that the soul desires
The variety of species, genres and directions used by fiaters sometimes interferes with understanding what fan fiction is. Favorite films, books by fans receive sequels, prequels, a description of the events that have occurred, alternative development of the plot and the terribly popular peyring (a description of the love relationships of the characters).
One of the main objects of amateur creativity was Harry Potter, fan fiction about which is as numerous as it is diverse. Someone describes the dramatic relationship of the little wizard with Aunt Petunia during the holidays, others send him to travel in time and correct the mistakes of the past, others fantasize about what would happen if Harry got to Slytherin instead of Gryffindor, etc.
What is fan fiction for literature in general?
The artistic value of fan fiction is controversial. First of all, because their authors do not create new characters, but only borrow. But in a huge gray mass periodically there are real diamonds, which can be on a par with the original. In addition, the development of this direction creates a favorable environment for young writers who, having tested their strength, will be able to do their own unique works.
It also prevents the fics from strengthening their positions because very often authors in the process of writing and publishing chapters give up their work and never return to it. This is typical of non-professionals, the initial impulse rests on the need for a detailed study of the work, and hands drop. Or there are more urgent concerns, because this is not the main activity of most free writers, but only a hobby.
In the global network there is a mass of fan resources, each of which has its own fan fiction archive. Most of them are English-speaking, but the number of domestic ones is growing rapidly. The interest in literature among young people is in a deplorable state, so we can only be glad that a new direction has appeared that encourages people not only to read but also to create!