Aug 19, 20252h 25mS4
<p>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.<br><br></p><p>Recorded back in September 2024, just weeks after castles...
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The Fanfic Writers' Craft
Hosted by @pebblysand & @nargles15 · arts · EN
About this Podcast:
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/
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What is The Fanfic Writers' Craft about?
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.
What has The Fanfic Writers' Craft covered recently?
Recent episodes include "S4E5. [BONUS] The Castles Chat (Or, Putin Explodes)" (19 August 2025, 145 minutes), "S4E4. The Evolution of Fandom Etiquette from Quizilla to TikTok with @tinawithana (Or, Imagine Being Normal About the Media you Consume!)" (13 May 2025, 76 minutes), and "S4E3. Crossovers, AU Rewrites and AI (Or, If You're Our Employers, Don't Listen To This)" (12 April 2025, 74 minutes).
How often does The Fanfic Writers' Craft publish?
The Fanfic Writers' Craft publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 58 minutes across 45 episodes.
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- May 13, 20251h 16mS4
<p>In this episode, Jo (@pebblysand) and Blayne (@btelling) are joined by their very first guest of 2025—TikTok creator and fandom commentator Tiana (@tinawithana)! </p><p>If you’ve spent any time in fan spaces on...
- Apr 12, 20251h 14mS4
<p>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...
- Feb 22, 20251h 15mS4
<p>This February, Jo (@pebblysand) and Blayne (@btelling) celebrate Valentine's Day/Month with a dive deep into writing arguments and fight scenes! Because what’s more romantic than a well-crafted battle of words (or...
- Jan 31, 20251h 1mS4
<p>In this episode, we kick off 2025 with an exciting new chapter for The Fanfic Writer’s Craft! This marks our first episode with my new co-host, Blayne (@btelling, aka Nargles15 on AO3), who you may remember from her...
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- Dec 27, 202451 minS3
<p>In this episode, Jo (@pebblysand) & Lani (@copper-dust) reflect on their 2024 fanfiction journeys and podcast highlights. They discuss notable shifts in fandom dynamics, including the growing conversation around...
- Oct 21, 202451 minS3
<p>In this episode, Jo (@pebblysand) and Lani (@copper-dust) discuss the art of evoking emotion in fanfiction, focusing on how to craft narratives that resonate deeply with readers. They explore the importance of...
- Sep 21, 202443 minS3
<p>In this episode, Jo (@pebblysand) and Lani (@copper-dust) discuss the significance of writing about money, business, and economics in fanfiction. They explore how these themes can add depth and realism to stories by...
Episode #6
Summer Hiatus Announcement
Jun 19, 20241 minS3<p>The pod will be going on hiatus until September! If you want to stay in touch, you can find us online at:</p>The Fanfic Writer’s Craft: tumblr ; spotify ; ko-fiLani (@copper-dust): tumblr ; AO3Jo (@pebblysand)...
- May 21, 202444 minS3
<p>In this episode, Jo (@pebblysand) and Lani (@copper-dust) discuss motifs and symbolism in writing. Lani goes through the different motifs she either intentionally or unintentionally uses in her own work, and they...
- Apr 21, 20241h 1mS3
<p>In this episode, Jo (@pebblysand) and Lani (@copper-dust) delve into the use of time in narrative, focusing on techniques such as flashbacks, foreshadowing, and non-linear storytelling. Lani discusses her approach to...
- Mar 21, 202448 minS3
<p>In this episode, Jo (@pebblysand) and Lani (@copper-dust) come back to the topic of outlining, which they briefly touched upon in our first season. Outlining is defined as the process of creating a structured plan...
- Feb 21, 202450 minS3
<p>In this episode, Jo (@pebblysand) and Lani (@copper-dust) discuss their fanfiction hot takes and nit picks. Jo talks about engaging with comments, improving AO3, caring about statistics, and the misinformation that...
- Jan 20, 20241h 7mS3
<p>In this episode, Jo (@pebblysand) and Lani (@copper-dust) embark on an exploration of the intricate relationship between fanfic writers and their audience. They talk about navigating strategies for audience growth...
- Dec 20, 202354 minS2
<p>In this episode, Jo (@pebblysand) and Lani (@copper-dust) engage in a year-end roundup exercise, reflecting on their fanfiction writing, favourite reads, and their podcasting wins of 2023. They discuss their word...
- Dec 1, 202345 minS2
<p>In this episode, Jo (@pebblysand) catches up with Baby Doll (a.k.a @maycandrawtingz) who has written a number of reader-insert fanfics in multiple anime fandoms. In this interview we talk about Baby Doll’s work, but...
- Nov 20, 202342 minS2
<p>In this episode, Jo (@pebblysand) and Lani (@copper-dust) delve into the intricacies of worldbuilding in fanfiction. They begin by discussing their individual perspectives on worldbuilding, and how their definitions...
- Oct 20, 202352 minS2
<p>In this episode, Jo (@pebblysand) and Lani (@copper-dust) discuss the importance and process of choosing titles for fanfiction works. They talk about how titles often precede the fanfiction itself and debate the...
Episode #13
S2E13. Long Fics (Or, Is This Abandoned?)
Sep 20, 20231h 8mS2<p>In this episode, Jo (@pebblysand) and Lani (@copper-dust) return from their summer break to discuss the world of long fics. They define what a "long fic" is to them, and explore the advantages of writing longer...
- Jun 23, 202354 minS2
<p>In this episode, Jo (@pebblysand) and Lani (@copper-dust) discuss the topic of building a writing style. They explore the question of whether fanfictions writers should strive to imitate established styles - like...
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