Difference between revisions of "Gen"
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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 (For example see discussion on gen as a minority genre in [http://kurukami.livejournal.com/259588.html this post]). This may be 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 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 (For example see discussion on gen as a minority genre in [http://kurukami.livejournal.com/259588.html this post]). This may be 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, particularly those featuring the [[Wee!chesters]] are also popular. | + | "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, particularly those featuring the [[Wee!chesters]] are also popular. |
As with [[Wincest]] and the Show itself, whatever the genre, many Gen fics also focus on and explore the intense relationship between Sam and Dean. | As with [[Wincest]] and the Show itself, whatever the genre, many Gen fics also focus on and explore the intense relationship between Sam and Dean. | ||
Revision as of 05:54, 26 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
Given that Sam and Dean have a very close canonical relationship, some writers will note on their fic that there is "Wincest if you squint" eg even if a sexual relationship isn't explicit in a story, a reader could easily read the story as if there was.
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 (For example see discussion on gen as a minority genre in this post). This may be 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, particularly those featuring the Wee!chesters are also popular.
As with Wincest and the Show itself, whatever the genre, many Gen fics also focus on and explore the intense relationship between Sam and Dean.
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
