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