Rationally Writing Episode 4 - Fanfiction
Jul 31, 2016
Daystar, a fanfiction advocate, highlights how fanfiction can enhance writing creativity. Alexander adds that it offers valuable insights for original works. They discuss types of fanfiction and how it reimagines character narratives. The duo tackles pros like built-in readership and cons such as limited audience and profitability issues. They also critique magical realism for its ambiguity. Finally, they explore how to effectively bridge fanfiction with original fiction, using familiar characters to inspire new stories.
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Episode notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Art and Challenge of Fanfiction
01:54 • 13min
The Financial Realities of Writing Fanfiction
14:39 • 2min
Exploring Rationality in Fanfiction: Recontextualization and Challenges
16:19 • 3min
Exploring Magical Realism and Genre Boundaries
19:40 • 7min
Transforming Irrational Narratives
26:53 • 9min
Bridging Fanfiction and Original Narratives
35:51 • 3min