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Dojins (; often romanized as '''doujin''') are self-published Japan ese works, including but not limited to Comic Books ( Manga ), Novels , fan guides, art collections, Music and Games . They are most often done by amateurs, but some professional artists participate as a way to publish material outside the regular publishing industry. The term basically means "literary group", "coterie", or "clique". Groups of dojin artists refer to themselves as a '''circle.''' Dojins are made by artists who prefer to publish their own materials. Avid fans of dojins attend regular dojin conventions, the largest of which is called creators, through online downloads and print-on-demand services, such as http://www.dlsite.com, http://www.dejipare.com/, and http://www.dojin-club.com/. Others are even beginning to distribute their works through American channels such as http://www.ultimateanimeshop.com. Over the last decade, the practice of creating dojins has expanded significantly, attracting thousands of creators and fans alike. Advances in personal publishing technology have also fueled this expansion by making it easier for dojin creators to write, draw, promote, publish, and distribute their works. PERCEPTION In Western cultures, dojin is often perceived to be derivative of existing work, analogous to or game series. However, many dojins with completely original content also exist. It is also important to note that among the numerous Dojin categories, Dojinshis are the ones getting by far the most exposure outside of Japan. It is also true to a certain extent in Japan itself, as Dojinshis are by tradition the most popular and numerous dojin products. DOJIN CATEGORIES
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