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A short fanfiction piece, usually five pages or less, or able to fit in the pace of one post on a message board |
A '''ficlet''' (also called a minific or quickfic) is a short fanfiction piece, usually five pages or less, or able to fit in the pace of one post on a message board. The creation of ficlets covering an assigned theme are frequently called for in [[Iron Chef]] competitions on [[PPMB]] and [[SFMB]]. |
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A ficlet of 100 words or less is called a '''drabble'''. A ficlet of 200 words is called a '''double drabble'''. |
A ficlet of 100 words or less is called a '''drabble'''. A ficlet of 200 words is called a '''double drabble'''. |
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Closely related to these written forms is the '''vignette''', a very short tale taking place over a very short period of time. The vignette consists of one scene that offers insight into a character, setting, or concept. Some have called it a literary snapshot. A vignette does not have a plot as such. Its purpose is to offer meaning, not action or plot development. If a character is involved, internal dialogue might also be present. |
Closely related to these written forms is the '''vignette''', a very short tale taking place over a very short period of time. The vignette consists of one scene that offers insight into a character, setting, or concept. Some have called it a literary snapshot. A vignette does not have a plot as such. Its purpose is to offer meaning, not action or plot development. If a character is involved, internal dialogue might also be present. Drabbles are quite often vignettes. |
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==External Links== |
==External Links== |
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Revision as of 00:35, 29 July 2008
A ficlet (also called a minific or quickfic) is a short fanfiction piece, usually five pages or less, or able to fit in the pace of one post on a message board. The creation of ficlets covering an assigned theme are frequently called for in Iron Chef competitions on PPMB and SFMB.
A ficlet of 100 words or less is called a drabble. A ficlet of 200 words is called a double drabble.
Closely related to these written forms is the vignette, a very short tale taking place over a very short period of time. The vignette consists of one scene that offers insight into a character, setting, or concept. Some have called it a literary snapshot. A vignette does not have a plot as such. Its purpose is to offer meaning, not action or plot development. If a character is involved, internal dialogue might also be present. Drabbles are quite often vignettes.
External Links
- The Fanfiction Glossary (see drabble for details)
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