Most original works are in the form of books, with the occasional short story collections.
Fan fiction can range from short stories, vignettes, filk and poetry up to novel length. It is entertaining, sometimes serious, sometimes hilariously funny.
Many of those involved with fandom often stick with the fandom because of the fan fiction. It's often a common niche for people to meet and get to know others.
And the more a fandom grows or flourishes, often, the more merchandise is bought and sold.
Attempting to get rid of fan fiction typically only forces it to go underground or for fans to distance themselves from the fandom and/or lose interest in the show altogether.
Just my humble opinion.
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I have been involved in fandom and reading and writing fan fiction for some time now. Many of my friends have been writing and reading fan fiction for decades.
It's a general rule, at least among more experienced fan fiction writers, to avoid fan fiction regarding an author's copyrighted fiction and/or characters, etc. Fandom and fanfiction about TV Series and movies is preferred, and those who definitely infringe on copyrighted material (only in books) are greatly frowned upon.
I have noticed that the more the Internet has grown, that many of the newer writers, etc. have been ignoring this rule, and basically, are at risk themselves legally by doing so, as well as endangering all of fan fiction in general.
You're obviously not reading the right type or genre of fan fiction. I find myself, more and more each day, enjoying fan fiction more than actual books. You often have to look for the gems of stories written, or recommendations by others, or look for stories receiving awards, etc.
And, if you still don't like what you find, try writing your own, maybe you could do better.
Signed, an avid fan fiction reader and writer, and maintainer of a wonderful Forever Knight fan fiction archive at www.fkfanfic.com
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Most original works are in the form of books, with the occasional short story collections.
Fan fiction can range from short stories, vignettes, filk and poetry up to novel length. It is entertaining, sometimes serious, sometimes hilariously funny.
I (and many others) enjoy and can enjoy both!
Many of those involved with fandom often stick with the fandom because of the fan fiction. It's often a common niche for people to meet and get to know others.
And the more a fandom grows or flourishes, often, the more merchandise is bought and sold.
Attempting to get rid of fan fiction typically only forces it to go underground or for fans to distance themselves from the fandom and/or lose interest in the show altogether.
Just my humble opinion.
I have been involved in fandom and reading and writing fan fiction for some time now. Many of my friends have been writing and reading fan fiction for decades.
It's a general rule, at least among more experienced fan fiction writers, to avoid fan fiction regarding an author's copyrighted fiction and/or characters, etc. Fandom and fanfiction about TV Series and movies is preferred, and those who definitely infringe on copyrighted material (only in books) are greatly frowned upon.
I have noticed that the more the Internet has grown, that many of the newer writers, etc. have been ignoring this rule, and basically, are at risk themselves legally by doing so, as well as endangering all of fan fiction in general.
You're obviously not reading the right type or genre of fan fiction. I find myself, more and more each day, enjoying fan fiction more than actual books. You often have to look for the gems of stories written, or recommendations by others, or look for stories receiving awards, etc.
And, if you still don't like what you find, try writing your own, maybe you could do better.
Signed,
an avid fan fiction reader and writer, and maintainer of a wonderful Forever Knight fan fiction archive at www.fkfanfic.com