The term fan fiction has been used in print as early as 1938; in the earliest known citations, it is used to refer to amateur-written science fiction (as opposed to "pro fiction"). The term also appears … See more

Before copyright
Before the adoption of copyright in the modern sense, it was not unusual for authors to copy characters, if not entire plots. For example, See more

In a study done in 2010, it was found that 75.2% of account holders on FanFiction.Net allowed for the website to disclose their location. It was found that 57% of accounts originated from the United States, followed by 9.2% created in the United Kingdom, … See more

Genres
In addition to the "regular" list of genres, there are a few genres which are particularly associated with fan fiction. These genres can … See more

Reviews can be given by both anonymous and registered users of most sites, and sites are often programmed to notify the author of new … See more

There is ongoing debate about to what extent fan fiction is permitted under contemporary copyright law.
Some argue that fan fiction does not fall under fair use, as it is derivative work. The 2009 ruling by United States District Court Judge … See more

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