Blog 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… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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,… Continue Reading
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 —… Continue Reading