New to fanfic? Not sure where to start or whether you even should? We got you! In this episode, Jordy, Mhairie, and Shoshana explore the world of fanfiction, its fandom roots, its role in uplifting marginalized voices, and why it remains a powerful feminist space. They also dig into the ethical complications of engaging with fanworks inspired by harmful or problematic creators. Together, they unpack how fanfiction becomes a site of creativity, community, and cultural resistance.
Book and resources mentioned:
Alchemised Discussion in the Feminist Book Club community
Alchemised by SenLinYu
Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
Article on fandom culture - https://www.teenvogue.com/story/2021-year-in-fandom
AO3 Diversity statement - https://archiveofourown.org/diversity
AO3 FAQ on tagging - https://archiveofourown.org/faq/tags?language_id=en
Article of the brief history of LGBTQIA+ fanfiction - https://www.themarysue.com/first-published-slash-fanfiction/
TV Shows Mentioned
Stargate SG - 1 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stargate
Star Trek - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Trek
Teen Wolf - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teen_Wolf_(2011_TV_series)
The Night Agent - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Night_Agent
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This episode was edited and produced by Renee Powers on the ancestral land of the Dakota people.
Original music by Amarissa
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