what is fanfiction

Fanfiction, or "fanfic," is a type of fictional story based on another work of fiction. These stories are published on the internet by amateur writers who are fans of the existing property. Fanfiction is a way for fans of specific ships to create stories centered around their preferred characters, and it can be based on any fictional or non-fictional subject. Fanfiction can range from a couple of sentences to an entire novel, and fans can retain the creator's characters and settings and/or add their own. Fanfiction is rarely commissioned or authorized by the original work's creator or publisher and may infringe on the original author's copyright, depending on the jurisdiction and on the specific work. Fanfiction can be found on dedicated websites and communities, and it can be a great place to flex creativity, play with writing popular tropes, and build a supportive writing community around oneself.