From Greek mythology to Dante’s Inferno to the introduction of Lancelot into the Arthurian canon, fanfiction has always been a part of the way humans tell stories. Authors Kathryn Thornwood and Ruby Katze have their podcast debut talking about how they met during the pandemic in a fandom, what makes fanfiction such a great place to start writing, and showcase the many works that started as fanfiction, and then became works in their own rite.
Editor: Colin M Parker
Detailed Episode Notes
Have you ever wondered about fanfiction, how serves as a training ground for writers, and how to navigate the question of "fair use?" Two authors who started in fanfiction and original stories launched their debut Podcast Episode focusing on how fanfiction is both a training ground and an incubator for original stories, as a lot of fanfiction has been edited, revised, and published for sale as original fictions.
Learn how fanfiction has transitioned from something spoken about in the shadows to something that authors are happy to discuss, especially in light of the current legal backdrop we find ourselves with in the world.
In this podcast we discuss:
- What draws people to fanfiction
- How its effective training for writers
- How to navigate Fair Use
- How Fanfiction is transitioning into Original Fiction
- How Fanfiction has fostered and strengthened the LGBT stories
- Stories that transitioned from fanfiction to Published stories
- How fanfiction is now scouted for
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