science fiction

science fiction creates our contemporary metaphors, whereas fantasy literature perpetuates medieval metaphors.

for instance, in medieval times, people who saw strange lights or experienced other strange phenonema described the experiences in terms of meeting angels or pixies, whereas, nowadays, thanks to science fiction, people are as likely to interpret these experiences as alien visitations, abductions, or ufo sightings.

by imaginary dave April 3, 2008

pulp fiction

Correctly defined, pulp fiction was a body of short fiction published on "pulp" (low grade) paper predominately by unknown writers. Plots were simplistic, characterizations two-dimensional, settings (even "realistic" ones) fantasized, but most of all, writing style was about 4th grade reading level, exaggerated, and totally avoided anything that might be considered actual theme, i.e., delving beneath the obvious or thoughtfulness). Original pulp fiction did cling to a "righting wrongs" framework, with Good prevailing over Evil; always the "happy ending." The term is still applicable today to describe that KIND of writing: with the added modern elements of extremely gory detail and pornography for the masses. The "Romance" genre is typical, with te word "Romance" defined by publishers NOT as a love story, but instead, detailed human copulation scenes, inferred as a "love" story (rather than simply the lust it actually presents).

In the early 1900s, "Phantom of the Opera" was an example of pulp fiction... the "10-penny dreadful." Louis L'Armour's westerns were another sample, soon augmented by early detective and superhero stories which developed into the comic book in the '30s and 40s. Horror stories proliferated. In early pulp, the love interest was minimized, and it was only in the late 20th century that explicit sexual scenes were included. Today, with few exceptions, the romance novels, whether historical or contemporary, the detective novels, and the feminist protagonists creating a characterization of Little Men (not in the Louisa May Alcott mode) are all examples of modern pulp. The term, "pulp fiction," has always literally defined inferior writing competence. That hasn't changed although it undeniably is also a venue for new writers struggling to get published, a few of whom do develop into well above average craftspersons.

by EaglesHeart January 4, 2009

Fiction

FICTION IS FICTION LIKE FAN FICTION PEEPS

(It's actually like a not-real thing)
(Non-fiction is not fake(real))

Fiction- "Omg in that book that boy can fly! So fiction bro!"
Non-Fiction-"That was a map, non-fiction."

by M&D October 9, 2016

The Faction

Used to describe the great power, only achieved when the two RW's meet!

The faction has the power to sort this out, but we'd have more if only Byron Cobb could join The Faction.

by Mcbobzorz February 11, 2010

Cherry Fiction

Non-sexual and Non-pornographic stories that involve purity and cuteness with same sex characters. While the characters may express their love for each other with kisses and hugs, the acts never become sexual and remain innocent. Stories of best friends who are close enough where they hug and kiss, but are not explicitly homosexual or in a romantic relationship can count as cherry.

Yaoi Fan girl 1: I read a really cute Naruto and Sasuke Cherry Fiction today. It really showed their innocence and friendship.

Yaoi fan girl 2: Oh yeah, well I read a hot and smexy Sasuke x Naruto Yaoi Lemon today that rocked. It really showed their primal attraction and love for each other.

by wisemanoncesaid October 14, 2012

Fictionary

(1.) noun: A dictionary comprised entirely of made-up (non-standard) words; a volume of words authored by someone other than an official Dictionary authority (Webster's, Britannica, etc.).

(1.) "Joe, an amateur wordsmith, thinks his fictionary contains words worth adding to the English language."

by the specter August 22, 2007

Band Fiction

Music written about an established fictional realm such as a popular book or film. Essentially it is musical fan fiction. E.G. Wizard Rock, Twihardcore

Harry and the Potters brought Band Fiction into the mainstream.

by Joshtown January 2, 2009