Profic

Synonyms:	orific, profiction
See also:	Fan Fiction, Original Fiction, Tie-in, Fans Turned Pro, Professional Writer
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Profic is professionally published fiction.

The main difference between fanfiction and unpublished original fiction is that profic pays and amateur fiction doesn't. This includes tie-in novels.

"Profic" is written by professional writers.

In the 2020s, profic is occasionally used as a synonym of proship, or being pro fictional ships but anti-RPF, or having more complex opinions on RPF.