It was like something out of a fanfiction… They met on a dark evening at “DerKlub” to discuss… web literature! It all started with an introduction: how it emerged, why it became popular, and what impression it made… To get to know each other better, they delved into the most vibrant genres of web literature and identified their distinctive features. Eager to immerse themselves in the culture of German-speaking fanfiction enthusiasts, they explored the most authentic platforms for reading.
And what’s a discussion without precise calculations?… To uncover the preferences of Germans, they gathered statistics on the most popular fandoms in Germany. Moving from theory to practice, they flawlessly identified the most clever twists and turns of genre blending.
They even decided to unravel the mysteries hidden in the web of intertextuality, relying solely on their linguistic intuition.
They agreed to meet again—at a fanfiction competition.
To be continued…
The main characters: members of “DerKlub”.
