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How fan fiction went mainstream
Category: News & Politics
Duration: 00:21:13
Publish Date: 2025-09-18 18:56:45
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In fan fiction, nothing is off limits. Writers create stories about popular media like “Twilight,” while others envision romantic relationships between world leaders. Until recently, this type of fiction wasn’t taken seriously by the publishing world. But now, major deals are being made — like a reportedly seven-figure movie rights deal paid for a book that began as Harry Potter fan fiction. 

Host Colby Itkowitz speaks with lifestyle reporter and fan fiction reader Rachel Kurzius about what distinguishes fan fiction and why the genre has become so appealing.

Today’s episode was produced by Sabby Robinson. It was edited by Peter Bresnan, and mixed by Sam Bair. 

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