Fan fiction
Writing new stories set in the worlds of books, films and shows you love.
Fan fiction
- To start
- Free
- Each month
- Nothing
- Time
- 3 hours a week
- Sessions
- 30 minutes or more
- Where
- At home
- Who with
- On your own
Is it for you?
- It's built for the screen.
- You end up with something you made.
- It's wide open for your own ideas.
- It asks almost nothing of your body.
You’ll like it if
- You want to build something of your own
- You want to make things
- You want to get really good at something
Maybe not if
- You want a workout
- You want something fast and exciting
- You want time away from screens
What it feels like
Fan fictionAverage arts & Expression hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
FreeFree, like 24% of hobbies
NothingNothing to pay each month
FreeFree all year
Before you buy
You need nothing to start. Buy only what you miss after a few sessions.
Your first session
Write a 500-word missing scene from a book or show you love and post it on a fan fiction archive.
30 minutes or moreAt homeVery easy to start
Questions
How much does fan fiction cost to start?
Nothing. You can start for free, and there is nothing to pay each month either.
How much time does fan fiction take?
About 3 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 30 minutes or more.
Can I do fan fiction at home?
Yes. Fits in a bag.
Is fan fiction good for beginners?
Yes. It is very easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Write a 500-word missing scene from a book or show you love and post it on a fan fiction archive.
Do I need other people for fan fiction?
No. It works fine on your own, though plenty of people do it together.