There's been several insightful posts online regarding the fight that erupted between professional writers and fanfic writers. I read the two main posts in question, although not all of the discussion. There were over 400 comments. One was by Fantasy writer George RR Martin, the other by romance novelist - Diana Galabadon - two published writers who did not like fanfiction.
Five things I want to convey to the published authors online who may or may not come across this post, but like to rant about fanfiction and self-publishing in the blogs to the great dismay, embarrassment and chagrin of their devoted readers and fans:
( cut for length, in defense of self-publishing and fanfiction. )
Five things I want to convey to the published authors online who may or may not come across this post, but like to rant about fanfiction and self-publishing in the blogs to the great dismay, embarrassment and chagrin of their devoted readers and fans:
( cut for length, in defense of self-publishing and fanfiction. )