{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Fanfic Writers' Craft","title":"S3E6. Money, Business & Economics (Or, Here's The Link To Our Ko-Fi)","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/260a861e\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2584,"description":"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 DonoghueFandoms: Harry PotterFics: castles by pebblysand ; Merry Men by copper_dust ; Check The Spindle by copper_dustFilms: It Ends With Us ;TV: The Bear ; Abbott Elementary ; Other: Coffee Shop PostYour recommendations for this week are:Sundew by elen (elennaen)You can find us online at:The Fanfic Writer’s Craft: tumblr ; spotify ; ko-fiLani (@copper-dust): tumblr ; AO3Jo (@pebblysand): tumblr ; AO3","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/c3vTu1vxvj15Kk7UGvIdIKAIzQHFGRK1FHG5ie_5SzA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kYzZi/NGRmZTcyNWM0YTU5/ZjhkY2Y5M2JhYTEz/ODU1OS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}