• S3E6. Money, Business & Economics (Or, Here's The Link To Our Ko-Fi)

  • Sep 21 2024
  • Length: 43 mins
  • Podcast

S3E6. Money, Business & Economics (Or, Here's The Link To Our Ko-Fi)

  • Summary

  • 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 reflecting the financial decisions and social class differences between characters. Lani touches on how class dynamics and poverty are central to her stories, while Jo discusses how economic power imbalances are intentionally woven into castles. They also share challenges in portraying historical economic realities and prices, and in making business plotlines engaging. They finally show how using these themes can enhance character development and world-building, making fanfiction both entertaining and thought-provoking.


    This week, we mention:

    • Books: Room by Emma Donoghue ; Slammerkin by Emma Donoghue ; The Wonder by Emma Donoghue
    • Fandoms: Harry Potter
    • Fics: castles by pebblysand ; Merry Men by copper_dust ; Check The Spindle by copper_dust
    • Films: It Ends With Us ;
    • TV: The Bear ; Abbott Elementary ;
    • Other: Coffee Shop Post

    Your recommendations for this week are:

    • Sundew by elen (elennaen)

    You can find us online at:

    • The Fanfic Writer’s Craft: tumblr ; spotify ; ko-fi
    • Lani (@copper-dust): tumblr ; AO3
    • Jo (@pebblysand): tumblr ; AO3
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