Episode 22: Fanfiction and Inspiration vs. Plagiarism

in which Laila and Lorrie discuss the morality of writing fanfiction, the joys of fandom and whether or not publishing stories that originated there is plagiarism.

[audio http://www.lailablake.com/Podcast/Lilt-Podcast_EP22.mp3]

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What about you?

Have you written fan fiction? Do you think authors have a right to forbid it?

And how do you feel about former fanfiction now sold as original work?

Credits:

Our intro music was taken from the Free Music Archive:
GeeNerve - Pink Fish Signs (Take Two).