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The term "Gen" probably arose from the term "general" as a rating used to indicate that a fan work was suitable for all audiences. It has evolved to refer to [[Fanfiction]] that doesn't focus on romantic and/or sexual relationships. | The term "Gen" probably arose from the term "general" as a rating used to indicate that a fan work was suitable for all audiences. It has evolved to refer to [[Fanfiction]] that doesn't focus on romantic and/or sexual relationships. | ||
| − | Defining exactly what is and isn't "Gen" however, can be difficult as both relationships and sex occur in [[Canon]]. To what extent they can occur in a Gen fic can be contentious. [[Wincest]] is usually totally disallowed, although other slash pairings may be permissible if not the focus of a fic. | + | Defining exactly what is and isn't "Gen" however, can be difficult as both relationships and sex occur in [[Canon]]. To what extent they can occur in a Gen fic can be contentious. [[Wincest]] is usually totally disallowed, although other slash pairings may be permissible if not the focus of a fic. In reality, there has little argument over how fics are classified in Supernatural. |
| − | + | Criteria for Gen fic in: | |
| − | Criteria for Gen fic: | ||
* [http://community.livejournal.com/spn_gen/1353592.html SPN Gen] fic comm | * [http://community.livejournal.com/spn_gen/1353592.html SPN Gen] fic comm | ||
* [http://community.livejournal.com/spngenlove/1569.html SPN Gen Love] comm | * [http://community.livejournal.com/spngenlove/1569.html SPN Gen Love] comm | ||
| + | Gen fic makes up about 38% of Supernatural fic ([[Supernatural Fic Link Archive]] Source]). While figures are difficult to find, anecdotal evidence indicates this may be much higher than in other fandoms. This probably partly due to the proportion of writers and readers uncomfortable with [[Wincest]], which makes up the majority of other fic in the fandom (about 39%). Although many writers, in the fandom write fic that includes [[Gen]], [[Slash]] and [[Het]]. | ||
| − | + | "Gen" no longer relates to the rating of a fic. Gen fic may range from G through to NC-17. NC-17 fics tend to be those with high levels of violence, or horror themes. The themes covered in Gen fic are wide -ranging including [[Case Fic]], [{Curtain Fic]], [[Hurt-Comfort]], [[Post-Apocalypse]], [[AU]]s and [[Crack]]. [[Pre-series]] stories, particuarly those featuring the [[Wee!chesters]] are also popular. | |
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
Revision as of 08:20, 25 December 2009
The term "Gen" probably arose from the term "general" as a rating used to indicate that a fan work was suitable for all audiences. It has evolved to refer to Fanfiction that doesn't focus on romantic and/or sexual relationships.
Defining exactly what is and isn't "Gen" however, can be difficult as both relationships and sex occur in Canon. To what extent they can occur in a Gen fic can be contentious. Wincest is usually totally disallowed, although other slash pairings may be permissible if not the focus of a fic. In reality, there has little argument over how fics are classified in Supernatural.
Criteria for Gen fic in:
- SPN Gen fic comm
- SPN Gen Love comm
Gen fic makes up about 38% of Supernatural fic (Supernatural Fic Link Archive Source]). While figures are difficult to find, anecdotal evidence indicates this may be much higher than in other fandoms. This probably partly due to the proportion of writers and readers uncomfortable with Wincest, which makes up the majority of other fic in the fandom (about 39%). Although many writers, in the fandom write fic that includes Gen, Slash and Het.
"Gen" no longer relates to the rating of a fic. Gen fic may range from G through to NC-17. NC-17 fics tend to be those with high levels of violence, or horror themes. The themes covered in Gen fic are wide -ranging including Case Fic, [{Curtain Fic]], Hurt-Comfort, Post-Apocalypse, AUs and Crack. Pre-series stories, particuarly those featuring the Wee!chesters are also popular.
Links
- Gen fic tagged on delicious as part of the Supernatural Fic Link Archive
- SPN Gen Love a rec comm on LJ for Gen fic.
- Gen Fic Exchange
