I Write. You Write. They Write. The Literary Works of Fandom as a Factor in Integrating the Community
I Write. You Write. They Write. The Literary Works of Fandom as a Factor in Integrating the Community

Author(s): Agnieszka Oberc
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego
Keywords: fanfiction;fan communities;fandom;writing and reading
Summary/Abstract: Fanfiction is a fiction based on situations and characters that have been created by someone else. It is written by fans who use original texts to create their own art and culture.Writing fanfiction is something that fans do together. They discuss original texts, share their views and opinions about plot and characters, and create common interpretation that can be used by other fandom members. They also participate in creating new texts by commenting on fanficks published by other fans. Writing is not only a way to express fans opinions about their favourite books and shows, but also an opportunity to spend time with people sharing their interests. Analysis of fan-created texts shows not only its importance to individual fans, but also a vital role writing fanfiction plays in building fan communities and creating bonds between their members.

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