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The Fanfictionary S
The Fanfictionary Part S...
Definitions that appear in bold are defined elsewhere in the Fanfictionary.
S&M or S/M - Stands for Sadism and Masochism or Slave and Master, which is, usually, sexual pain and humiliation. For it to be true S&M, it has to be consensual. If not consensual, it's just sadism. It is often used in conjunction with B&D to make BDSM.
Sap - The stronger relative of Fluff, which is weaker than Slush.
Scribbling - This is what happens when an author is struck with a Plot Bunny and writes non stop until it is completed, usually all night.
Scriptfic - This is basically a fanfiction that is written in the screenplay or script formatting, instead of being a regular story.
Self Infliction - A fanfiction that parodies Mary Sues and any other kind of Self Insertion. They involve the inserted character royally screwing things up, getting hurt, and occasionally, getting themselves killed.
Seme - A Japanese term that started in Anime and Manga, the Seme is the dominate partner in a sexual relationship. In fanfiction, the Seme can have any kind of appearance, and any type of personality, and they do not have to stay as Seme either. The word is primarily used in Shounen-ai and Yaoi and is scarcely used in Shoujo-ai and Yuri. The opposite of the Seme is the Uke.
Sequel - A follow up to previous story.
Serial - A series of fanfictions, usually written by the same author, though Round Robins can be done this way on occasion. Really good Serials will have their own following of fanfiction readers.
Sexfic (A. K. A. Smutfic) - Do you really need a definition?
Shared Universe - A Shared Universe is when novels and fictions from different writers and series share common elements, locations, and characters. The biggest examples of this are the Dungeons & Dragons role playing games, the Baulder's Gate video games, and the Ravenloft, Forgotten Realms, and Dragonlance series of novels, all of which operate by the same rules, with the same characters classes, and the same gods, though they take place on different worlds, and the gods often have different names. The fact that they are all owned by the same company helps.
Shared World - The smaller cousin of the Shared Universe, a Shared World is when novels and fictions from different writers and series share common elements, locations, and characters and take place in the same world.
Ship - Short for "relationship".
Shipper (A. K. A. Relationshipper) - A fanfiction writer that becomes fixated on a particular pairing and uses it almost exclusively, no matter how unlikely it would be in Canon.
Short Story - A peice of Prose fiction numbering under 10,000 words. This definition is not set in stone as it varies from person to person and dictionary to dictionary.
Shoujo-ai - Translated Shoujo-ai means: Shoujo = girl, ai = love. Its is the same thing as Shounen-ai only with females instead of males. And like Shounen-ai, it has two definitions. The fanfiction definition of Shoujo-ai is any story, be it fully developed or a PWP, with sex between two women. In this definition, it is a synonym for Yuri. The true definition of Shoujo-ai is a fully developed story that focuses on the actual relationship and romantic feelings between two women, rather than the sex. Sex can happen, but it cannot be the focus of the story, and a Boot Scene is normally used in its place..
Shounen-ai - Translated Shonen-ai means: Shonen = young man, ai = love. It refers to male/ male relationships in anime and manga, and in their respective fanfiction as well as in some video game fanfiction. Usually less explicit than Yaoi, and the characters are generally of a younger age as well. It's use is gradually being phased out by the use of the word Yaoi . Shounen-ai has two definitions: the fanfiction definition, and its true Japanese definition, both of which I will cover and explain here. The fanfiction definition of Shounen-ai is any story, be it fully developed or a PWP, with sex between two men. In this definition, it is a synonym for Yaoi . The true definition of Shounen-ai is a fully developed story that focuses on the actual relationship and romantic feelings between two men, rather than the sex. Sex can happen, but it cannot be the focus of the story, and a Boot Scene is normally used in its place.
Side Plot - A literary term, a Side Plot is a Spin-off of the plot that runs parallel to the main plot. It usually revolves around some personal Conflict of one of the characters. Many novels have several Side Plots, one for each character in some cases. It is another term for a Thread.
Sillyfic - A fic with not plot and no real point. Usually a Parody of a character or situation. Either that or the fanfiction author was just bored. The opposite of an Angstfic. Common.
Sketch - A literary term that is also used in fanfiction, a Sketch is a rough outline of a character, place, or situation. A Character Sketch will often include their basic appearance, a little bit of their background and personality, and their special powers if they have any. A Place or Location Sketch may include a brief description, a general location, and a bit of history on it. Plot Sketches are by far the most important, and they usually include the general idea, maybe rough Character Sketches, and maybe a chapter by chapter outline.
Slash - A fanfiction that has as it’s focus a relationship between two characters of the same gender. So called because of the forward slash “/” placed between the names of the two characters in question in the story’s summary. The opposite of Het. Very, very common.
Slashy - If a fanfiction has Slash, or the potential to, then it is considered Slashy.
Slasher - A fanfiction author that writes Slash.
Slush - Slush is sweetness so sickening, the reader just wants to hurl. Characters that are invloved in Slush scenes have the tendency to be miles Out of Character . Slush is the stronger version of Sap.
Slushfic (A. K. A. Smarm) - Slushfics are fics that are so painfully sweet that the reader just cringes when they read them. If a canon character calls another one his/ her "little snookie wookems" and plants a wet sloppy kiss on their cheek then that is a Slushfic. Annoyingly common.
Snark - To be rude and sarcastic and to snarl at everyone and everything. People who are that way are said to be Snarky. You will see this ALOT in the Harry Potter fandom, especially when it comes to Severus Snape.
Songfic - A songfic is a One-Shot fanfiction that has song lyrics inserted between paragraphs of Prose. The song lyrics fit the story’s plot and help tell the story. A variation of the songfic is a full length fanfiction where it is named after a song and has the lyrics of that song just before the story itself on the opening page. In this case too, the song fits the story, and in most cases, the song actually inspired the story. Both types are very common, though record companies have been know to throw fits over them.
Spackle - A fic that is closely related to the Missing Scene, Spackle tries to explain all of those little things that the original creator left out. The word seems to have been coined in 1999 by Greywolf the Wanderer when he posted his Star Trek fic, "Dark Star" with the summary: "I always loved The Enterprise Incident, but it's got plot holes ye could drive a logging truck thru. Consider this my best attempt to spackle the bastards." These are common.
Spatulate - This is in reference to a certain Japanese character who uses cooking utensils in her martial arts. When you "spatulate" someone, it means to flip them over like a pancake. Yes, using a spatuala. Don't ask, 'cause I don't get it either.
Speculative Fiction - A long used, established term for Sci-fi used by those who prefer their work to have a more serious, literary sound. It is also Anne Rice's term for the fanfiction that she oh so hates.
Spin-off - A fanfiction that takes place in a canon's universe, but has nothing to do with the canon characters. They have the tendency to be Mary Sues, though there are many that are not. Spin-offs can also be a fanfiction (or even a published piece of canon) that branches off of the main story, usually focusing on a character or situation from the original source that was not fully explored. Virtually the entire series of Dragonlance novels are Spin-offs. The term is also used as a synonym for a Thread.
Squick - To be Squicked is to be disturbed or sickened to your core.
Subreality (A. K. A. Multiverse) - The ultimate Crossover, this is the universe where all fandoms and reality are possible in one world. It involves alot of elements, but if done right, it can lead to some interesting reading.
Subreality Cafe - An imaginary place where the canon characters of a given fandom hang out between published bits of canon and fanfics. Fics like this are very common, and they are often Crossovers as well.
Subtext - A literary term whose original meaning is miles from what in means in fanfiction, a Subtext is a small bit of plot or character detail that is implied, but not actually spoken of in the canon. The literary meaning is a small detail, not having much to do really with the plot, that runs throughout a series, usually having to do with a specific character. Subtexts are most commonly used as an excuse for Yaoi/ Shounen-ai fanfiction. The opposite of Subtext is Maintext.
Sue - Used as a verb, this word means to saddle the canon with an annoying Mary Sue character. It also means to elevate a canon character to Mary Sue proportions.
Suethors - A term used to describe authors of Mary Sue fanfiction.
Suicide Fic - A variation of the Deathfic, a Suicide Fic contains the death by suicide of one or more canon characters.
Superdeformed - A sarcastic word for Chibi.
Suspension of Disbelief - A literary term and something that every fanfiction reader must have in order to enjoy the material, the Suspension of Disbelief is the readers' ability to dismiss reality (and canon) and accept the fanfiction material as possible - no matter how impossible it is.
Suvian - A person who enjoys Mary Sues in any way, shape, or form, and defends them (often quite funnily) as legitimate characters.
Sweatdrop - A term that started in Manga and Anime, a Sweatdrop is a bead of sweat seen on an anime character. In fanfiction it refers to a character getting nervous enough to start sweating. Most common in Scriptfics .
Part R -- Part T
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Definitions that appear in bold are defined elsewhere in the Fanfictionary.
S&M or S/M - Stands for Sadism and Masochism or Slave and Master, which is, usually, sexual pain and humiliation. For it to be true S&M, it has to be consensual. If not consensual, it's just sadism. It is often used in conjunction with B&D to make BDSM.
Sap - The stronger relative of Fluff, which is weaker than Slush.
Scribbling - This is what happens when an author is struck with a Plot Bunny and writes non stop until it is completed, usually all night.
Scriptfic - This is basically a fanfiction that is written in the screenplay or script formatting, instead of being a regular story.
Self Infliction - A fanfiction that parodies Mary Sues and any other kind of Self Insertion. They involve the inserted character royally screwing things up, getting hurt, and occasionally, getting themselves killed.
Seme - A Japanese term that started in Anime and Manga, the Seme is the dominate partner in a sexual relationship. In fanfiction, the Seme can have any kind of appearance, and any type of personality, and they do not have to stay as Seme either. The word is primarily used in Shounen-ai and Yaoi and is scarcely used in Shoujo-ai and Yuri. The opposite of the Seme is the Uke.
Sequel - A follow up to previous story.
Serial - A series of fanfictions, usually written by the same author, though Round Robins can be done this way on occasion. Really good Serials will have their own following of fanfiction readers.
Sexfic (A. K. A. Smutfic) - Do you really need a definition?
Shared Universe - A Shared Universe is when novels and fictions from different writers and series share common elements, locations, and characters. The biggest examples of this are the Dungeons & Dragons role playing games, the Baulder's Gate video games, and the Ravenloft, Forgotten Realms, and Dragonlance series of novels, all of which operate by the same rules, with the same characters classes, and the same gods, though they take place on different worlds, and the gods often have different names. The fact that they are all owned by the same company helps.
Shared World - The smaller cousin of the Shared Universe, a Shared World is when novels and fictions from different writers and series share common elements, locations, and characters and take place in the same world.
Ship - Short for "relationship".
Shipper (A. K. A. Relationshipper) - A fanfiction writer that becomes fixated on a particular pairing and uses it almost exclusively, no matter how unlikely it would be in Canon.
Short Story - A peice of Prose fiction numbering under 10,000 words. This definition is not set in stone as it varies from person to person and dictionary to dictionary.
Shoujo-ai - Translated Shoujo-ai means: Shoujo = girl, ai = love. Its is the same thing as Shounen-ai only with females instead of males. And like Shounen-ai, it has two definitions. The fanfiction definition of Shoujo-ai is any story, be it fully developed or a PWP, with sex between two women. In this definition, it is a synonym for Yuri. The true definition of Shoujo-ai is a fully developed story that focuses on the actual relationship and romantic feelings between two women, rather than the sex. Sex can happen, but it cannot be the focus of the story, and a Boot Scene is normally used in its place..
Shounen-ai - Translated Shonen-ai means: Shonen = young man, ai = love. It refers to male/ male relationships in anime and manga, and in their respective fanfiction as well as in some video game fanfiction. Usually less explicit than Yaoi, and the characters are generally of a younger age as well. It's use is gradually being phased out by the use of the word Yaoi . Shounen-ai has two definitions: the fanfiction definition, and its true Japanese definition, both of which I will cover and explain here. The fanfiction definition of Shounen-ai is any story, be it fully developed or a PWP, with sex between two men. In this definition, it is a synonym for Yaoi . The true definition of Shounen-ai is a fully developed story that focuses on the actual relationship and romantic feelings between two men, rather than the sex. Sex can happen, but it cannot be the focus of the story, and a Boot Scene is normally used in its place.
Side Plot - A literary term, a Side Plot is a Spin-off of the plot that runs parallel to the main plot. It usually revolves around some personal Conflict of one of the characters. Many novels have several Side Plots, one for each character in some cases. It is another term for a Thread.
Sillyfic - A fic with not plot and no real point. Usually a Parody of a character or situation. Either that or the fanfiction author was just bored. The opposite of an Angstfic. Common.
Sketch - A literary term that is also used in fanfiction, a Sketch is a rough outline of a character, place, or situation. A Character Sketch will often include their basic appearance, a little bit of their background and personality, and their special powers if they have any. A Place or Location Sketch may include a brief description, a general location, and a bit of history on it. Plot Sketches are by far the most important, and they usually include the general idea, maybe rough Character Sketches, and maybe a chapter by chapter outline.
Slash - A fanfiction that has as it’s focus a relationship between two characters of the same gender. So called because of the forward slash “/” placed between the names of the two characters in question in the story’s summary. The opposite of Het. Very, very common.
Slashy - If a fanfiction has Slash, or the potential to, then it is considered Slashy.
Slasher - A fanfiction author that writes Slash.
Slush - Slush is sweetness so sickening, the reader just wants to hurl. Characters that are invloved in Slush scenes have the tendency to be miles Out of Character . Slush is the stronger version of Sap.
Slushfic (A. K. A. Smarm) - Slushfics are fics that are so painfully sweet that the reader just cringes when they read them. If a canon character calls another one his/ her "little snookie wookems" and plants a wet sloppy kiss on their cheek then that is a Slushfic. Annoyingly common.
Smex - This word has a few different forms and meanings, depending on where on the net it's being used. As a noun, it is a general use netword, for something or someone that is hot or sexy. It also used by the Yaoi communities as a synonym for yaoi. It's adjective form, as a synonym for hot or sexy, is also a general use netword.
Snark - To be rude and sarcastic and to snarl at everyone and everything. People who are that way are said to be Snarky. You will see this ALOT in the Harry Potter fandom, especially when it comes to Severus Snape.
Songfic - A songfic is a One-Shot fanfiction that has song lyrics inserted between paragraphs of Prose. The song lyrics fit the story’s plot and help tell the story. A variation of the songfic is a full length fanfiction where it is named after a song and has the lyrics of that song just before the story itself on the opening page. In this case too, the song fits the story, and in most cases, the song actually inspired the story. Both types are very common, though record companies have been know to throw fits over them.
Spackle - A fic that is closely related to the Missing Scene, Spackle tries to explain all of those little things that the original creator left out. The word seems to have been coined in 1999 by Greywolf the Wanderer when he posted his Star Trek fic, "Dark Star" with the summary: "I always loved The Enterprise Incident, but it's got plot holes ye could drive a logging truck thru. Consider this my best attempt to spackle the bastards." These are common.
Spatulate - This is in reference to a certain Japanese character who uses cooking utensils in her martial arts. When you "spatulate" someone, it means to flip them over like a pancake. Yes, using a spatuala. Don't ask, 'cause I don't get it either.
Speculative Fiction - A long used, established term for Sci-fi used by those who prefer their work to have a more serious, literary sound. It is also Anne Rice's term for the fanfiction that she oh so hates.
Spin-off - A fanfiction that takes place in a canon's universe, but has nothing to do with the canon characters. They have the tendency to be Mary Sues, though there are many that are not. Spin-offs can also be a fanfiction (or even a published piece of canon) that branches off of the main story, usually focusing on a character or situation from the original source that was not fully explored. Virtually the entire series of Dragonlance novels are Spin-offs. The term is also used as a synonym for a Thread.
Squick - To be Squicked is to be disturbed or sickened to your core.
Squick Factor - The Squick Factor is a fanfiction reader's tolerance for unimportant, irrelevant, or otherwise obscene writing. The fanfiction author's Squick Factor is how far they are willing to go when writing that kind of material.
Subreality (A. K. A. Multiverse) - The ultimate Crossover, this is the universe where all fandoms and reality are possible in one world. It involves alot of elements, but if done right, it can lead to some interesting reading.
Subreality Cafe - An imaginary place where the canon characters of a given fandom hang out between published bits of canon and fanfics. Fics like this are very common, and they are often Crossovers as well.
Subtext - A literary term whose original meaning is miles from what in means in fanfiction, a Subtext is a small bit of plot or character detail that is implied, but not actually spoken of in the canon. The literary meaning is a small detail, not having much to do really with the plot, that runs throughout a series, usually having to do with a specific character. Subtexts are most commonly used as an excuse for Yaoi/ Shounen-ai fanfiction. The opposite of Subtext is Maintext.
Sue - Used as a verb, this word means to saddle the canon with an annoying Mary Sue character. It also means to elevate a canon character to Mary Sue proportions.
Suethors - A term used to describe authors of Mary Sue fanfiction.
Suicide Fic - A variation of the Deathfic, a Suicide Fic contains the death by suicide of one or more canon characters.
Superdeformed - A sarcastic word for Chibi.
Suspension of Disbelief - A literary term and something that every fanfiction reader must have in order to enjoy the material, the Suspension of Disbelief is the readers' ability to dismiss reality (and canon) and accept the fanfiction material as possible - no matter how impossible it is.
Suvian - A person who enjoys Mary Sues in any way, shape, or form, and defends them (often quite funnily) as legitimate characters.
Sweatdrop - A term that started in Manga and Anime, a Sweatdrop is a bead of sweat seen on an anime character. In fanfiction it refers to a character getting nervous enough to start sweating. Most common in Scriptfics .
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