Fanfiction Turned into Paid Books on Etsy

• Etsy sellers are profiting from fan fiction by turning free online content into physical books.
• These books, often based on popular pairings like Draco and Hermione (Dramione), are being sold for high prices (e.g., $160).
• While the sellers claim the price covers materials and labor, the original authors did not consent to this commercial use.
• This has led some prominent fan fiction writers to remove their work from online platforms like Archive of Our Own.
• The situation highlights the ongoing tension between fan creations, copyright, and monetization within online communities.