fanfic

noun

fan·fic ˈfan-ˌfik

plural fanfics

: fan fiction

These stories are an example of a widespread Web phenomenon known as fan fiction, or fanfic, creative writing that uses existing characters.—

Pamela LiCalzi O'Connell

also : an example of fan fiction : a story written by a fan

When it comes to fanfics, no story line is too ridiculous or far-fetched; provided you write your story well, you are sure to receive some positive reviews. —

Nicola Hassapis

Examples of fanfic in a Sentence

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As of this writing, there are more than 100 fanfics about the shooter on Archive of Our Own, many of them written before Mangione was arrested. —

Elizabeth Lopatto, The Verge, 13 Dec. 2024 Elizabeth chatting with Catherine de’ Medici is my Wattpad One Direction fanfic. —

Alice Burton, Vulture, 16 Aug. 2024 The Idea of You Ever fantasised about watching a One Direction fanfic? —

Alexandra Koster, refinery29.com, 8 May 2024 Some artists have even written response tracks, from the narrator’s or Jolene’s perspective, essentially making fanfic about these characters. —

Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 29 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fanfic