FOR READERS: Do You Like Fanfic?
FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Tracy Timmons: Do you enjoy fanfc? Why or why not? If you do, what’s your favorite? Writers: This is a reader chat … Read more
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FOR READERS: FanFic or “Original” Fic?
FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Wendy Rathbone: How many of you read equal parts fanfic and original? The crossover from fanfic to original is not as much … Read more
For Writers: Writing Fan Fic
FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Ryane Chatman: Are you ever inspired to write a little fan fiction in homage to your favorite stories? I occasionally write prose … Read more
Asta’s Annotations: The Path to LGBT Fiction
Today I thought it might be interesting to discuss how we all came to LGBT fiction, whether as readers or writers. For me, it all started with the film … Read more
For Readers: Queering Iconic Sci Fi
FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Justine Bonczek: Queering iconic sci fi – a fun literary exercise? A political message? Simple fanfiction or something more? Writers: This is … Read more
For Readers: Is FanFic Important for Kids?
Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Paula Wyant: Paula flagged this article for us: http://www.theestablishment.co/2016/05/16/the-importance-of-fan-fiction-for-queer-youth/ Which makes this point: Fanfic communities are often a safe place for young, queer writers … Read more
For Readers: I Love Fan Fic
Do you read fan fiction? Do you write it? Which worlds do you like to spend time in? And if you read it, where do you find the good stuff? … Read more
For Writers: Imitation – Is It Flattery?
Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Julia AT Weaver Flowers: How would you feel about people writing fan fiction based on your stories? It’s a great question. Writer reactions to … Read more
Reader Discussion: Outing the Mainstream
There’s a whole world of fan fiction out there – people who love a book or film or show or series, and write their own version of it. It’s a … Read more