noun
dōjin writer; fanfiction writer; coterie author
Refers to a writer who creates self-published or fan-based works, often in manga, novels, or games, typically distributed at events like Comiket. The term is neutral but strongly associated with otaku culture.
See also: 同人
彼女は人気の同人作家で、毎回コミケで新刊を出す。
She is a popular dōjin writer who releases a new book at every Comiket.
同人作家として活動しながら、プロの漫画家を目指している。
While working as a dōjin writer, he is aiming to become a professional manga artist.
Compound of 同人 (dōjin, 'coterie' or 'like-minded people') and 作家 (sakka, 'writer' or 'author'). The term emerged from the self-publishing culture in Japan.