Can you name some books that started out as short stories?

Yes. 'Wide Sargasso Sea' is considered a kind of fanfiction of 'Jane Eyre'. It tells the story from the perspective of Bertha Mason, the so - called mad woman in the attic in 'Jane Eyre'. Additionally, 'The Magicians' by Lev Grossman has been said to have roots in fanfiction. It takes the idea of a magical world like in many classic fantasy novels and gives it a modern, more cynical twist. 'Ready Player One' also has some fanfiction - like elements as it references and builds on a vast array of pop - culture works.

One well - known book that started as fan fiction is 'Fifty Shades of Grey'. It was originally based on the 'Twilight' series. However, it has been highly controversial due to its adult themes.

Often, they have a very focused core idea. For example, in 'Of Mice and Men', the central theme of the dreams and friendship of the two main characters was there from the start. They also tend to have a relatively simple plot structure at the base, which may be elaborated upon. Like in 'The Great Gatsby', the basic idea of a man's pursuit of a woman and the associated social commentary was likely a short - story - like concept initially.

One well - known example is 'Fifty Shades of Grey'. It began as 'Twilight' fan fiction. Another is 'The Mortal Instruments' which had some roots in fan - created works related to other urban fantasy concepts.

One well - known example is 'Fifty Shades of Grey'. It began as 'Twilight' fan fiction. Another is 'The Mortal Instruments' which had some roots in fan - created works within the urban fantasy genre.

Often, they have a strong connection to the original source material that inspired them. For example, they might keep the same setting or some of the characters' traits from the original work. They also tend to attract fans of the original work initially. For instance, 'Fifty Shades of Grey' being based on 'Twilight' initially got the attention of 'Twilight' fans.

Sure. 'The Little Prince' can be considered as a kind of 'inside out short story'. It delves into themes of loneliness, friendship, and the true nature of things through the eyes of a little prince traveling from planet to planet.

Some of the anime that began as light novels include 'The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya'. This anime was very popular and had a really interesting story that originated from the light novel. 'No Game No Life' is also on the list. It's a story about two siblings who are genius gamers and are transported to a world where everything is decided by games. 'Accel World' is another example. It has a futuristic setting and was first a light novel before becoming an anime.

'Fun Home' is an autobiographical graphic novel. It is a very unique exploration of coming out as the author uses her own family history and her relationship with her father to tell the story. The graphic format makes it accessible and adds a different dimension to the narrative.

A very popular one is 'Carry On' by Rainbow Rowell. It has its roots in 'Harry Potter' fanfic. Rowell took the concept and characters she had created in the fanfic realm and developed them into a unique and engaging book series that stands on its own, while still having those initial fan - inspired elements.