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Fanfiction and an Analysis of “Cringe” Writing: Why it’s a Lot Better Than We Think

LRR, April 25, 2025May 5, 2025

Written by Sofia Tas-Castro Alright, before we start, I’m going to admit three things off the bat:   Yes, I wrote cringeworthy writing in elementary, middle, high school, and even college.   Yes, I’ve read my fair share of fanfiction.   No, I don’t regret any of it.   I’m aware of the…

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Fanfiction: Try It—No Wait, Hear Me Out!

by Diana Koehm

LRR, May 16, 2016February 8, 2025

I know what you’re thinking. Fanfiction. Aka poorly written smut by hormonal preteens. As a true lover of literature, I have no patience whatsoever for ill-written work. However, I refuse to condemn an entire community of writers based on the reputations of a few. If there’s anything I’ve learned by…

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On Letting Go of Favorite Books

by Rebecca Nelson

LRR, May 1, 2016February 8, 2025

I have a bad habit of latching on to books that have had a great impact on me. There are shelves of books in my bedroom that I’ve read at least once, most of them three times or more. I also have a bookcase full of books I’ve never read,…

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Why I am Thankful for Fanfiction

LRR, February 21, 2015February 8, 2025

In light of the attention Fifty Shades has been getting lately, many media outlets have been conversing upon the fact that it started as Twilight fanfiction. With the online publishing changing the way writing is traditionally done, there are discussions about the legality of who owns the fan work —…

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