The popular girl. The lone wolf. The jock. In the world of Y/N (your name) fanfiction, you can wear any and all of these hats as you embark on crazy adventures with your favorite characters. But which of these stereotypical roles actually represent you the best?
Buckle up—over the next 12 questions, we’ll be taking a deep dive into your likes, dislikes, and everything in between. Ready to find your place in the world of Y/N fanfiction? Click “Start Quiz.”
Questions Overview
1. It’s 3 AM, but who can sleep when there are fics to read? You’re in the middle of:
- A classic flower shop or coffee shop story.
- A 100k word character study of your fave.
- Something angsty. Major character death, anyone?
- Something action-packed, like a spy or pirate story.
2. Pick a song lyric that really speaks to you:
- “I’ll chew you up and I’ll spit you out; ‘cause that’s what young love is all about.”
- “Clear the runway, make another pass; try one more approach before you’re out of gas.”
- “I am not afraid to keep on living; I am not afraid to walk this world alone.”
- “I don’t need batteries to play; I’m so confident; yeah, I’m unstoppable today.”
3. Nice! You just won big at the ring toss game. What prize are you taking home?
- The oversized unicorn plushie.
- The mega Rubiks cube.
- The inflatable electric guitar.
- A huge beach ball.
4. Which emoticon do you really vibe with?
- ;3
- XD
- ಠ_ಠ
- B-)
5. Describe your ideal partner in one sentence:
- They’re the life of the party and have tons of friends.
- They’re goal-oriented and motivated to achieve their dreams.
- They’re on the quiet side but are always willing to listen.
- They’re full of energy and are always on the go.
6. It’s Adoption Day at the animal shelter! Which pet are you bringing home?
- The fluffy gray tabby cat who rules the roost.
- A pot-bellied pig—they’re really intelligent pets!
- A funky-colored cockatiel with a few feathers missing.
- A big dog that can match my energy levels.
7. Choose a random TV show quote:
- “There’s no point in going at it alone. If you’re going to try, we should all do it together.”
- “Education is making people realize things.”
- “All people have a side of themselves that they can’t reveal to others.”
- “If you’re gonna hit it, hit it until it breaks.”
8. What’s your dream tattoo?
- A floral tattoo sleeve with roses, sunflowers, and dahlias.
- An inspirational quote from my favorite author.
- The logo of my favorite indie band.
- A homage to my favorite sports team.
9. What’s your go-to drink when it starts getting hot outside?
- Pink lemonade.
- Water.
- An energy drink.
- Gatorade.
10. What’s your biggest pet peeve?
- When people exclude others.
- When people don’t try their best.
- When people don’t respect boundaries.
- When people take shortcuts.
11. What’s your idea of a relaxing night?
- Hanging out in a voice call or group chat with my friends.
- Reading a good book and sipping a cup of hot tea.
- Playing video games by myself.
- Playing a pick-up game of basketball with my neighbors.
12. What’s your favorite piece of clothing to wear?
- A designer-brand sweater.
- A waterproof zip-up jacket.
- An oversized hoodie.
- A pair of Nike-brand sneakers.
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The ABCs of Fanfiction
It can be tough to get your footing in the world of fanfiction—with all the different terms and abbreviations out there, how are you supposed to keep everything straight? Here’s a quick breakdown of some common terms you might run into:
- Fandom: A fan community for a specific franchise or fictional universe (e.g., the One Piece fandom, the Marvel Cinematic Universe fandom, etc.).
- Genre: A smaller category used to label and classify different types of fanfiction. In some cases, genre refers to the type of romantic pairing a fic covers (or if it has any romantic content at all). In other cases, genre refers to labels that describe the plot, like fluff (happy, wholesome content) or angst (sad, upsetting content).
- Trope: A theme or device that’s used over and over again in the world of fanfiction, like sharing a bed, hanahaki disease, and arranged marriage/marriage of convenience.
- Canon: The official content of a fictional universe as established by the original creators.
- Fanon: Elements of a fictional universe that are unconfirmed by the original creators but are believed/accepted as fact within the fan community.
- Alternate universe (AU): A fictional world that exists outside of the canon material. In AU fics, the author takes established characters and places them in a completely different universe—some especially popular options include coffee shop AUs, soulmate AUs, and high school AUs.
- Crossover: A fic that combines characters from multiple fandoms. For example, a story that includes both Spider-Man and Harry Potter would be a crossover.
- Y/N: A genre of fanfiction that allows readers to stick themselves into a fanfiction alongside their favorite characters. “Y/N” stands for “your name,” and the reader is expected to read their own name when “Y/N” shows up in the fic.
- OC: An Original Character, or a character that the author themselves created who is independent of the original show/movie/franchise.
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