Fanfiction, mainly the website Archive of Our Own, has been rising in popularity, providing a creative outlet for fans.

Actors Emma Watson (L) Maggie Smith (M) and Daniel Radcliffe (R) on the set of the film "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix." Harry Potter is one of the most popular subjects of fanfiction. The ...

Data isn’t always the most interesting way to analyze popular culture, but it can illustrate some compelling social trends. Take fanfiction, a popular but often misunderstood activity within fandom.

For a long time I used to be ashamed of writing fan fiction, and that's mostly because fanfiction sometimes has a bad name — which is ridiculous, since even some authors write fanfiction. I've heard ...

Anime fans have many ways to show their love and appreciation for their favorite series. Some create fanart, while others ...

Fanfiction is one of the internet’s most reviled and beloved genres. Its authors write tales set in their favorite pop culture worlds, from Star Trek and X-Files, to Hogwarts and boy band concerts.