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Fic: Why Fanfiction Is Taking Over the World
Fic: Why Fanfiction Is Taking Over the World | Anne Jamison
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What is fanfiction, and what is it not? Why does fanfiction matter? And what makes it so important to the future of literature? Fic is a groundbreaking exploration of the history and culture of fan writing and what it means for the way we think about reading, writing, and authorship. It's a story about literature, community, and technology--about what stories are being told, who's telling them, how, and why. With provocative discussions from both professional and fan writers, on subjects from Star Trek to The X-Files and Buffy the Vampire Slayer to Harry Potter, Twilight, and beyond, Fic sheds light on the widely misunderstood world(s) of fanfiction--not only how fanfiction is transforming the literary landscape, but how it already has. Fic features a foreword by Lev Grossman (author of The Magicians) and interviews with Jonathan Lethem, Doug Wright, Eurydice (Vivien Dean), and Katie Forsythe/wordstrings. Cyndy Aleo (algonquinrt; d0tpark3r) V. Arrow (aimmyarrowshigh) Tish Beaty (his_tweet) Brad Bell Amber Benson Peter Berg (Homfrog) Kristina Busse Rachel Caine Francesca Coppa Randi Flanagan (BellaFlan) Jolie Fontenot Wendy C.Fries (Atlin Merrick) Ron Hogan Bethan Jones Christina Lauren (Christina Hobbs/tby789 and Lauren Billings/LolaShoes) Jacqueline Lichtenberg Rukmini Pande and Samira Nadkarni Chris Rankin Tiffany Reisz Andrew Shaffer Andy Sawyer Heidi Tandy (Heidi8) Darren Wershler Jules Wilkinson (missyjack) Jen Zern (NautiBitz)
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cewilf
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This #dramione has been on my tbr for a while. My other current read is a physical book; when my husband goes to bed early (which is most nights 😂) and I want to read a little later in bed… kindle fanfic it is 😎

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TheBookDream
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Got in a little reading (Star Trek: Deep Space nine #fanfic for the curious) before the alarm went off. My #cyoreadathon has begun! Now to get through work so I can get to the fun stuff planned this weekend 🙂.

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TheBookDream
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Home because of COVID-19. Reading fanfic because I have got to stop reading the news 😫

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tournevis
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1️⃣ "Known Associates" by thingswithwongs, a novel-length Captain America fanfic dealing with gender identity and disphoria. It's very well-written.
2️⃣ "Sorry, Rogers," the foreman says, not even looking up from his clipboard. "We're gonna have to let you go."
3️⃣ Reccer Galia said: "Genuinely heartbreaking and tearfully joyful all at the same time. I also love politically active socialist!Steve."

#weekendreads @rachelsbrittain

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tournevis
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#Snowday movie and pop corn for the boy, as a reward for doing an especially difficult home work assignment, and I'm reading fanfic, because I deserve a treat too.

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bookandbedandtea
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I've done it again. I barely have time to read any more and I've gone and spent all of my reading time for the last week in a fanfic binge. Fun, it's true, but I have a bajillion books I want to read! Time to refocus.

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TheBookDream
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Nooks are a beautiful thing, as they allow reading fanfic in your favorite store before subjecting yourself to depressing films

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melissanorr

I took out so many library books and then I've spent the whole weekend reading fanfic instead! 😮

tournevis It's all good. You and me both, dearest. You and me both. 6y
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TheBookDream
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Reading #fanfic because I'm really, really nervous. This was from a couple days ago at B and N ❤️

IamIamIam Deep breaths. I'm sure all will be well! 7y
TheBookDream @lamlamlam Working on it :P (edited) 7y
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tournevis Marvel? 6y
TheBookDream @tournevis I can‘t see for sure but very likely. It‘s one in the cycle of fandoms I read (edited) 6y
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TheBookDream
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Super stressed today so #fanfic it is.

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TheBookDream
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#poweroutage reading 🎃👻

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TheBookDream
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It's lines like this that keep me reading fanfic 😂👍 #fanfic #chill #goeswellwithantiquesroadshow

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bookishkai

Tonight a six year fandom friendship exploded, a "friendship" that was one of the reasons I walked away from fandom in the first place because I don't, and will NEVER, understand why ship-hating exists. So I wanted to thank all of YOU, my dear Littens, for keeping this space drama free. It's so wonderful to have a space where nothing matters except a mutual love of books.

LauraBrook I'm sorry that happened, it's so tough and frustrating and strange when a friendship ends. Litsy is a wonderful haven! 8y
thegirlwiththelibrarybag I don't really get online hate in general... 8y
Robothugs Oh dear. I gave this a heart for the latter half. It's really sad to have a long friendship end, no matter the circumstances. I've had one end this past year, so I understand some what you must be feeling. I'm so glad we are able to keep the good vibes going on Litsy. 💕We are here for you! 8y
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Sue (((Hugs))) 8y
minkyb So sorry. 8y
glp4766 I love litsy because its so drama free... 8y
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mdemanatee
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Between working, the Cubs celebration downtown, and celebrating my birthday today, I am pooped. Ringing in another year with some fanfic before hitting the hay. Here's to another year of geeking out over books with fun, smart people.

Libby1 Happy birthday! I hope you enjoyed the Cubs celebration. I'm originally from Chicago. 😃 8y
mdemanatee @Libby1 I still had to work, but I enjoyed the energy the city had going yesterday! 8y
balletbookworm Happy birthday! 🎊 8y
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TheBookDream
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Sometimes only fanfic will do.

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bookishkai
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I'm trying to beta read a friend's big bang fanfic, but I've been interrupted by puppy with hedgehog.

KrisConstantReader That face! So cute. 8y
Suzze Love pugs. My best friend does Pug rescue. She has 3 of her own. 8y
AmandaL 💕 8y
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