S2E13. Long Fics (Or, Is This Abandoned?)

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 stories, including building a dedicated fanbase. They also offer insights on chapter length, update frequency, and the possibility of revising past chapters. Lastly, they tackle challenges like writer's block and address @annaistryingAO3’s questions about character development and maintaining a balance in slow-burn romances within fanfiction. 
In terms of admin, we also wanted to let you know that until the end of the year, the podcast will be released on a monthly basis, instead of fortnightly. This is to ensure that it remains sustainable for us on top of our other “real life” responsibilities. 
This week, we mention:  Books: Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella, Bridget Jones’s Diary by Helen Fielding, Normal People by Sally Rooney Fandoms: Harry Potter Fics: castles by pebblysand, In Search of Mythical Kings by copper_dust, Check the Spindle by copper_dust, Merry Men by copper_dust, The Seam Between by copper_dust, the fault in faulty manufacturing by pebblysand, children by pebblysand, Lilac Falls by copper_dust, toxicology by speechwriter TV: Peaky Blinders

Your recommendations for this week are: Not a House or Even a Tent by rheaitis (The Charioteer) The Wilderness by speechwriter (HP) You can find us online at: The Fanfic Writer’s Craft: tumblr ; spotify ; ko-fi Lani (@copper-dust): tumblr ; AO3 Jo (@pebblysand): tumblr ;