Fan fiction, disability, and affect: Fan fiction as uniquely accessible

Authors

  • Rowan Crewe Independent Scholar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3983/twc.2026.2939

Keywords:

Accessibility, Hurt/comfort, Literature, Representation

Abstract

Fan fiction is uniquely accessible compared to other forms of literature. This, as well as fan fiction's role as an aid for living with disability symptoms, is explored through personal narrative and literature review.

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Published

2026-06-14

Issue

Vol. 48 (2026): Disability and Fandom

Section

Symposium

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Copyright (c) 2026 Rowan Crewe

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