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Why a Fanfiction Site?

Whether you enjoy reading fan fiction and want a good read or wrote one of your own and are looking to publish it online, this list of fanfiction sites should help. You can even vote for your favorite fanfiction website!

Posting your creation to a fanfiction archive is a much better option than keeping it on your own page or blog. First of all, it's free and you won't have to worry about hosting costs or buying your own domain. Second, you'll get tons of people eagerly reading your story and posting reviews - and you can direct them back to your own blog if you like. Finally, these sites are designed to make readers' experience as good as possible by presenting the text in an easy-to-read way and offering ratings and reviews for every chapter.

What Is Fanfiction? 

Definition of fan fiction and the Harry Potter phenomenon.

Fan fiction (also known as fanfiction, fanfic, FF or ffic) is a loosely defined term for fiction about characters or settings, written by admirers of the original work. Fanfics are not commissioned by the owner and creator and are very rarely published professionally. Most fan fiction writers assume that their readers have knowledge of the canon (original) universe in which their works are based. [More on Wikipedia...]

According to some sources, fanfiction existed as far back as the 17th century, but it's becoming very popular nowadays, when we have so many forms of entertainment. Particularly impressive is the Harry Potter fanfiction phenomenon. There are so many fics written by the fans of the series, that you could say J. K. Rowling awakened the generation of children not only to reading, but creative writing as well!

Why Write a Fanfiction Story? 

A few things to remember and consider.

Why would you even write a fanfic? Some might say, "it's not like you are getting paid for it, or anything". It's true that you won't make any money from your fanfiction (and if you do, that's illegal!) but there are many other benefits, such as improving your writing skills and stimulating your fantasy, and giving your favorite story a "better" ending or a spin-off you always wanted to see in the original work.

Let's not forgot the social aspect, too. Internet lets you publish your story instantly, getting a lot of readers to post reviews and comments that will help you improve. Plus, it feels really great to get positive reviews from people saying that they loved your work! Of course, then there's always the pressure from your fans to release the next chapter sooner. If this happens to you, just remember that you are writing the story for yourself first, and take as much time as you think is needed (don't release half-baked chapters just because your readers demand it). See it this way: if people are begging you to write faster, that means your story is really great!

Tips For Writing Your First Fanfiction 

Just some basic advice for newbie fanfiction writers.

  • Spelling and grammar are important. If you think those are your weak points, get someone to proof-read your story if possible ("beta" in fanfiction slang), or at least run a spell-checker. Finding a beta and letting him to read your story before releasing each chapter is always a good idea even if your spelling is great.
  • Try to understand the feelings and motives of the characters in the original work. Explain the changes they experience in your fic. A person can't go from a wuss to a badass in one day, simply speaking. There's nothing stopping your fantasy and getting crazy with the characters, but in that case people usually tag their stories as AU (Alternate Universe).
  • It's an excellent idea to have a rough draft of the whole fic before starting to post chapters online, or at least an outline.
  • Do not give in to the pressure of readers. Don't get discouraged by the negative comments, but pay attention to constructive criticism. Sometimes your readers might give you good ideas to improve the story, but always remember that you are the author.
  • Your story should make sense. Yes, once again, you can write whatever you want, however, it's usually a good idea to think of a nice plot, not to have any perfect characters just taking revenge on everyone during whole fic, or adding yourself as a character and banging all the chicks from your favorite show... I don't believe other people will enjoy that very much.
  • Finally, the specifics of fanfiction aside, it's really like writing any other kind of story. You still need to have some writing skills (and there are tons of information online how to improve them). Fanfiction is actually a good way to start writing, and should be much easier than creating an original work from scratch, because you already have characters and world created for you. All you have to do is play around with them! :)

Great Books on Fan Fiction 

Books for a writer or reader of fanfiction who wants to learn.

A Fandom of Magical Proportions: An Unauthorized History of The Harry Potter Phenomenon

A Fandom of Magical Proportions: An Unauthorized History of The Harry Potter Phenomenon

by: Erin A. Pyne

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Fan Fiction and Fan Communities in the Age of the Internet

Fan Fiction and Fan Communities in the Age of the Internet

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Cyberspaces Of Their Own: Female Fandoms Online (Digital Formations, V. 25)

Cyberspaces Of Their Own: Female Fandoms Online (Digital Formations, V. 25)

by: Rhiannon Bury

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BECOMING A WRITER

BECOMING A WRITER

by: Dorothea Brande

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Comments 

Do you enjoy reading or writing fanfiction, or just want to comment on this lens? Go ahead!

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Keeper_of_Halloween wrote

Um, I just wanted to mention that it was announced today by Lunaescence's administrator that the site will be closing down as of the last week of July so you might want to remove it from the list. I'm so sad to see that site go. It was because of Luna that I was able to discover Katekyo Hitman Reborn! XD

Reply Posted June 23, 2009

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rsgfert wrote

This is a true story. A girl died in 1933. A man buried her when she was still alive. The murderer chanted," Toma Sota balcu," as he buried her. Now that you have read the chant, you will meet this little girl. In the middle of the night she will be on your ceiilling. She will suffocate you like she was suffocated. If you post this on your profile, she will not bother you. Your kindness will be rewarded.

Reply Posted June 22, 2009

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GhostWalker wrote...

Great Lens...I enjoyed reading it

ReplyPosted June 11, 2009

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Marigold wrote

in reply to frev This is a true story. A girl died in 1933. A man buried her when she was still alive. The murderer chanted," Toma Sota balcu," as he buried her. Now that you have read the chant, you will meet this little girl. In the middle of the night she will be on your ceiilling. She will suffocate you like she was suffocated. If you post this on your profile, she will not bother you. Your kindness will be rewarded.

Reply Posted June 10, 2009

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Sara wrote

If people want to write fanfiction for a certain website, then i highly recomment fanfiction.net. I really don't know how to navigate through other "fanfiction" websites, it's suckish. No offense. Even i am an author for fanfiction.net. And if you want to write stories of stories of legend or reality history, fanfiction.net has a sister website, called fictionpress.net.

Reply Posted May 10, 2009

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Chadrew wrote...

in reply to Bubbleparty
Added it to the list, thank you for the submission.

ReplyPosted May 09, 2009

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Bubbleparty wrote

Dont forget hawk.kotorfanmedia.com for Knights of the Old Republic I & II. That site's pretty big.

Reply Posted May 08, 2009

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Emma wrote

I think that fanfiction.net is getting too many websites I have to admit even though you forgot a few.

Reply Posted April 19, 2009

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2eqd wrote

This is a true story. A girl died in 1933. A man buried her when she was still alive. The murderer chanted," Toma Sota balcu," as he buried her. Now that you have read the chant, you will meet this little girl. In the middle of the night she will be on your ceiilling. She will suffocate you like she was suffocated. If you post this on your profile, she will not bother you. Your kindness will be rewarded.

Reply Posted April 10, 2009

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Girlycard666 wrote

Why is it that hardly anyone writes good Watchmen fics? I've been to most recommened sites, and none of them had any Watchmen. Was saddened that only FF.net had Watchmen.

Also, I'm a fan of slash. Depending on who is being slashed, slash is good. But there are some that make you want to shank yourself for even reading the title.

Quizilla was awesome until they changed. I miss Fanlib.

Reply Posted March 29, 2009

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frev wrote

This is a true story. A girl died in 1933. A man buried her when she was still alive. The murderer chanted," Toma Sota balcu," as he buried her. Now that you have read the chant, you will meet this little girl. In the middle of the night she will be on your ceiilling. She will suffocate you like she was suffocated. If you post this on your profile, she will not bother you. Your kindness will be rewarded.

Reply Posted March 21, 2009

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BerryIsDolce wrote

in reply to XxjesterxluvxX
correct. I find it hard now to look for stories.

Reply Posted March 21, 2009

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XxjesterxluvxX wrote

i still use quizilla sometimes but when one of my friends told me about mibba.com I use I alot now. after quizilla changed their site it really started to suck.

Reply Posted March 08, 2009

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juozapuxasz wrote...

Great lens! *****

ReplyPosted February 21, 2009

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Tinw wrote...

Ah, fanfiction, it eats us sometimes! I had no idea there were so many archives. I use Ficwad -- which has been getting weirder -- and ff.net.
Also -- now-- Squidoo! If I may be so bold, I've got some Lord of the Rings fanfic up among my other LOTR-related lenses. Look for my "Music and Poetry" and "Elrond and Elros" lenses. Le hannon!

ReplyPosted February 13, 2009

 
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