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The Fanfic Writers' Craft

The Fanfic Writers' Craft

De: @pebblysand & @nargles15
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The Fanfic Writers’ Craft is a podcast that discusses all things fanfiction with a focus on the art and science of writing for the enjoyment of fan communities. Every three weeks, Jo and Blayne (otherwise known in fandom as @pebblysand and @nargles15) sit down for a fun, multi-fandom, fanfic-related chat and delve into particular topics such as: the particularities of writing and reading fanfiction, monetisation, how to build a fanfiction plot, etc. Hope you enjoy! You can find us and contact us at: https://thefanficwriterscraft.tumblr.com/Jo & Lani 2022 Arte
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  • S4E5. [BONUS] The Castles Chat (Or, Putin Explodes)

    S4E5. [BONUS] The Castles Chat (Or, Putin Explodes)
    Aug 19 2025

    In this bonus episode of The Fanfic Writer’s Craft, Jo (@pebblysand) and Blayne (@btelling) take a deep dive into Jo’s long fic castles.

    Recorded back in September 2024, just weeks after castles wrapped, this is an extended, sprawling, and wonderfully self-indulgent conversation about the fic’s origins, inspirations, and the process of writing 400k words of postwar Harry/Ginny angst, politics, and family drama. From “Sad Harry power hour” to Eminem’s Castle, from the themes of war and survival to building unforgettable OCs, we cover the lore, the choices, the struggles, and the surprises along the way. If you’ve read castles and ever wanted to peek behind the curtain - or if you just love hearing writers unpack how a massive project came to be - this episode is for you.

    This week, we mention:

    • Books: Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy, Atonement by Ian McEwan
    • Fandoms: Harry Potter
    • Fics: ce ne sont que des cailloux by pebblysand
    • Films & TV: Deathly Hallows Part 1, Andor
    • Music: Eminem (Castle, Arose), Passenger (Two Tales)
    • Podcast: S2E8. Research (Or, Shifting into Draco Malfoy's Girlfriend)
    • Castles Podfic

    You can find us online at:

    • The Fanfic Writer’s Craft: tumblr ; spotify ; ko-fi
    • Blayne (@btelling): tumblr ; AO3
    • Jo (@pebblysand): tumblr ; AO3
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    2 h y 25 m
  • S4E4. The Evolution of Fandom Etiquette from Quizilla to TikTok with @tinawithana (Or, Imagine Being Normal About the Media you Consume!)

    S4E4. The Evolution of Fandom Etiquette from Quizilla to TikTok with @tinawithana (Or, Imagine Being Normal About the Media you Consume!)
    May 13 2025

    In this episode, Jo (@pebblysand) and Blayne (@btelling) are joined by their very first guest of 2025—TikTok creator and fandom commentator Tiana (@tinawithana)!

    If you’ve spent any time in fan spaces on TikTok, chances are you’ve come across Tiana’s funny, sharp, and often brilliantly blunt takes on all things fandom and fanfiction. From tagging etiquette to reader engagement, she has published countless videos aimed at readers and writers alike, commenting on best practices while acknowledging the shifting culture of online communities. We were thrilled to sit down with her for a wide-ranging, deeply energising conversation. If you’ve ever found yourself scrolling through TikTok fandom discourse and shouting “YES, exactly!” - this episode is for you.


    This week, we mention:

    • Books: The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon
    • Fics: castles by pebblysand
    • Fandoms: Shadow and Bone, The Mandalorian, The Acolyte, Rivals, Teen Wolf, The West Wing, The Good Wife, Avatar: The Last Airbender, All Time Low (Band - RPF)
    • Films & TV: Severance

    Your recommendations for this week are:

    • Tiana: Salt and Scale by mzladybird (fic), Immortal Dark by Tigest Girma

    You can find us online at:

    • The Fanfic Writer’s Craft: tumblr ; spotify ; ko-fi
    • Blayne (@btelling): tumblr ; AO3
    • Jo (@pebblysand): tumblr ; AO3
    • Tiana: TikTok ; Youtube ; BlueSky
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    1 h y 16 m
  • S4E3. Crossovers, AU Rewrites and AI (Or, If You're Our Employers, Don't Listen To This)

    S4E3. Crossovers, AU Rewrites and AI (Or, If You're Our Employers, Don't Listen To This)
    Apr 12 2025
    In this episode, Jo (@pebblysand) and Blayne (@btelling) settle in for a more casual, catch-up style episode where we ramble about a few different fanfiction-related topics. We answer two great Tumblr questions from listeners - first up, from an anon who asked us for advice about writing crossover fics. We share our takes on why crossovers are so tricky to write, how to make them work, and whether we’d ever read (or write) them ourselves. Then, we dive into the world of canon divergence fics with a question from @anartiscticandautisticstararcher. We explain why they require careful thought to succeed and unpack some examples we love, sharing advice for writers looking to explore those "what if" scenarios in their own work. If you want to hear us go on for twenty minutes about how much we love @annerbhp's The Changeling, then tune in! Finally, we wrap up with a meaty discussion about AI and writing. We debate the ethical and practical uses of AI in the writing process, from research assistance to editing, and what its increasing presence might mean for writers and the creative industries at large. Spoiler alert: we don’t always agree, but we hope to give you more food for thought!This week, we mention:Books: Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling, The Woman in the Purple Skirt by Natsuko ImamuraFics: the fault in faulty manufacturing by pebblysand, castles by pebblysand, The Changeling and The Armistice Series by Annerb, Intangible by odainath, love by pebblysand, two floors to a story by pebblysand, is that such a stretch of the imagination?by aceofdiamondsFilms & TV: The Good Wife; Emilia Pérez; Small Things Like These; Gossip Girl; Spooks; The Suite Life of Zack & Cody; Hannah Montana; That's So Raven; Lord of the Rings; The Hobbit; Peaky Blinders; Silk; DuneOther: AI Tiktok Video that inspired our AI discussionYour recommendations for this week are:Blayne: Dilly-dallying! Spend time with friends, get out of the house, in these troubled times. You can find us online at:The Fanfic Writer’s Craft: tumblr ; spotify ; ko-fiBlayne (@btelling): tumblr ; AO3Jo (@pebblysand): tumblr ; AO3
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    1 h y 14 m
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