Join Emily and Vee as they discuss the similarities and differences between fanfiction and original fiction, including worldbuilding, copyright, filing off the serial numbers and fanfic that becomes published, and the ever-evolving journey of the Mary Sue. 

Topics include: Publishing, legality of fanfiction, creative writing, Philip Roth shade 

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Sources from today's ep:

• The Big Difference Between Original Fiction and Fanfiction by Margery Bayne
• Mary Sue on Fanlore
• E44: More Than The Text Of Our Book, ft. Greatest Author Chuck Tingle from the Publishing Rodeo podcast
• What Are Derivative Works Under Copyright Law? by Edward A. Haman, J.D.
• Filing Off The Serial Numbers on Fanlore
• 10 books you didn't know started out as fan fiction, from 'Twilight' to 'Star Wars'-inspired stories by Lauren Arzbaecher
• Why All Fiction Writers Should Be Learning From Fanfiction by Margery Bayne

Thank you to Erik Potteiger for producing our song and Haflacky for our logo design. Thank you Ollie for editing our sound!