fanfiction

The Fanfiction to Publication Pipeline

Emily Chang, Wellesley College

From 'Star Wars' to Harry Styles, fanfiction blurs the line between literary infringement and creative liberty.…

August 21, 2023

In an article about fan fiction, two writers holding books and sheets of paper excitedly discuss and compare the stories they wrote about their favorite fictional characters.

Fan Fiction Is Representative of the Human Spirit

Kimberly Vazquez, Columbia College Chicago

It's time to recognize that this popular medium is a legitimate form of art.…

August 14, 2023

‘After We Fell’ Is Full of Red Flags for Young Audiences

Asiya Robinson, Rowan University

The third installment of the popular fanfiction-turned-film franchise portrays toxic relationships as something girls should want, and that's problematic.…

November 11, 2021

The Era of Fanfiction.net and Wattpad Is Over — Long Live Archive of Our Own

Karen Lu, Yale University

The website, affectionately known as AO3, has redefined the way fan fiction is cataloged and created and has reinvigorated the discourse surrounding the nature of fandom.…

April 30, 2021

Anna Todd and Wattpad Made It Easier To Dream of a Career in Writing

Kayla Johnson, Bradley University

Using the small publishing platform, the 'After' author was able to make a name for herself — and at the same time, raise the possibility that others could do the same.…

June 9, 2020