Hi guys. I need help. I am supposed to deliver a speech to schoolchildren (11-14 y.o.) addressing the issue of .... fanfiction.
(The school invites speakers to address different issues - from waste disposal to journalism, you name it - then answer the kid's questions.)
Now, I have my experience to rely on and plenty things to say, but there is something I don't know. Maybe there is somebody who does.
When did modern fanfiction (the on line one) started becoming a big thing? I discovered it in 2009, but I think it is quite older.
For instance, when was fan fiction net created?
I understand that the books that have generated the most fanfiction are the Harry Potter ones, but possibly there were others before. Doctor Who?
Any kind of info that will allow for me to give an idea of the phenomenon is welcome. I'll be threading an unbeaten path here. Since fan fiction sites are mostly in Englsh and our kids (and Italians in general) don't read a lot, and certainly not in English, very few people (young and old) know that fanfiction exists.
Well, OK, anything useful you tell me I'll be grateful.
Since it is free for all I suppose I don't need to add a rec, but why not?
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9362953/1/A-Love-Worth-Defending
SummaryAfter hearing Edward's reasons for leaving, Bella sets out to prove beyond a reasonable doubt their relationship is worth saving. Will the Cullen High Court rule in love's favor? A unique, canon-based AU New Moon fic.
EDIT. I AM LIVING FOR MILAN AND WON'T BE CONNECTED UNTIL THIS NIGHT -. ITALIAN TIME - BUT PLEASE, IF YOU HAVE MORE TO ADD, DO IT. THIS CAMPFIRE WILL BE AN ESSENTIAL RESOURCE TO PREPARE MY "LESSON" ON FANFICTION,. THANK YOU!