The Dictionary of Fanfiction by Kellatrix, journal
The Dictionary of Fanfiction
Angst
A genre of fanfiction that is centered on sadness, despair, gloominess, pain, regret, et cetera. All that is not happy. Usually applied to one shots, because it's often hard to sustain that gloominess for more than one chapter without getting annoying.
Bishie
Short for either 'bishounen' or 'bishoujo', a bishie is an attractive, usually young guy or girl in manga. The term is usually associated with Japanese media, but has become more widespread in the world of fanfiction. Now, it is used generally as a term for a young, attractive person. But be warned! Some older, classic comic and scifi fans will shake their heads and tut at you i