Meaning of Treklit | Babel Free

Definitions

Written fiction based on the Star Trek franchise, including both licensed stories and fan fiction.

slang, uncountable

Examples

“Fran Hitchcock, in a fanzine debate⟳ with Paula Smith (Archives 7), pointed out that while Treklit can be seen as a training ground for writers with professional aspirations, most Trekwriters do it for the love⟳ of it .”

“Even men who actively participate⟳ in the fanwriting find⟳ it difficult to overcome⟳ the prejudice against the form⟳ in the masculine community. Humor bridges the uncomfortable gap between wanting to write⟳ in the fanzines and having expectations that real men don't write⟳ Treklit.”

“A lot of people deserve⟳ a shout-out for this, starting with Marco Palmieri, who gave me my first Treklit assignment, On the Spot; […]”

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