Fan Fic.: This is the term used for fan fiction and it’s having an increasingly strong ring these days.For those who don’t know what fan fiction is, or have heard the term but are unclear what it means, here’s what it is in a nutshell—fan fiction is fans (even other authors) writing fiction using characters created by their favorite authors, screenwriters, or comic book creators. It’s taking Luke Skywalker and creating your own story for him, or using Harry Potter as the hero of your novel. It’s becoming more and more prevalent every day.