S2E6. Politics and Social Issues (Or, Who Has the Energy to be a Teacher and a Spy at the Same Time?)

In this episode, Jo (@pebblysand) and Lani (@copper-dust) talk about writing about politics or social issues in fanfiction. They chat about the ins and outs of building a fictional political system, the challenges in making sense of canon, and the ethics of tackling more controversial topics. They also touch on art being a medium for social justice and political dissent, and discuss whether we think artists have a duty to be politically engaged. 

This week, we mention: 

• Fics: castles by pebblysand, Merry Men by copper_dust, the fault in faulty manufacturing by pebblysand
• Books: Animal Farm by George Orwell
• Other media: Hamilton, The West Wing, The Good Wife, Election 

Your recommendations for this week are:

• Cologne by Ben Folds
• Child of a Dream by Valerio Manfredi 
• Lily Allen talking about politics
  • Lily Allen - Backstage Pass
  • Lily Allen on Politics, Trolls, and Her New Record
  • Lily Allen on George Ezra and Friends

You can find us online at:

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

What is The Fanfic Writers' Craft?

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/