Mind the Tags

Alexandra Romanoff mmmbopped her way through fandom and you can too

On this episode of Mind the Tags, Emily is joined by author and fandom journalist Alexandra Romanoff. Zan discusses her recent article about fanfiction in Vogue and her favorite things about writing in fandom communities. Plus, Emily and Zan take a trip to AO3land! Sources from today's ep: * The Fan Fiction That Made Me a Writer [https://www.vogue.com/article/the-fan-fiction-that-made-me-a-writer] by Alexandra Romanoff * Devil Angel [https://hanfic.weebly.com/devil-angel.html] from the The Hanson Fan Fiction Archive * Vacation Self [https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Vacation-Self/Alexandra-Romanoff/Big-Fan/9798893311525] by Alexandra Romanoff  * Zan's website [https://zanromanoff.com/] Thank you to Erik Potteiger for producing our song and Haflacky for our logo design. Thank you Ollie for editing our sound!

Be the fanfic reader you want to see in the world

Join Emily and Vee as they take a trip on a magic carpet through comments, kudos, and all the things that make up the fanfic reading rainbow. They also dive into some of the ways readers can help keep fanfic spaces like AO3 safe and fun for readers and writers alike.  Topics include: Fanfic, TikTok, Wattpad, The Pitt, Heated Rivalry  Want to support Mind the Tags? Sign up for our Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/MindtheTags]! Have ideas for the pod? Email us at mindthetagsofficial@gmail.com [%20mindthetagsofficial@gmail.com]. Sources from today's ep: * The sex ed bakeshop [https://sexedbakeshop.org/] * I am in your walls [https://www.reddit.com/r/AO3/comments/150vf9k/can_someone_please_explain_what_in_your_walls/] on Reddit * Our episode on writing fanfiction [https://mindthetagsofficial.podbean.com/e/so-you-wanna-write-a-fanfic-tips-and-tricks-for-getting-started/] * a guide to fanfictions: where and how to find good fanfics — [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ichcxYFCJP0] by i read this and that * How to find and read Fanfiction: Beginner Tips for navigating Archive of Our Own (AO3) [https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasyromance/comments/1adybx6/how_to_find_and_read_fanfiction_beginner_tips_for/] by AliceTheGamedev * Fan Fiction: How to (and why you SHOULD) read fan fic [https://www.thepopverse.com/fan-fiction-fic-read-how-to-definition-meaning-website-tropes-how-to-what-is-it] by Johanna Draper Carlso * An AO3 Algorithm Would be Horrible, Actually [https://www.wired.com/story/aoc-fanfiction-algorithms/] by Kelly Martinez * How fan fiction went mainstream [https://www.vox.com/podcasts/485403/fan-fiction-mainstream-heated-rivalry-archive-of-our-own-explained] by Danielle Hewitt and Noel King * The Rec Center [https://buttondown.com/the-rec-center] * Someone keeps accusing fanfiction authors of writing their fic with AI, and nobody knows why [https://www.theverge.com/2023/4/7/23674123/ao3-fanfic-spam-comments-ai-writing] by Adi Robertson * The Endless Appetite for Fanfiction [https://elizabethminkel.com/post/771404317168123904/the-endless-appetite-for-fanfiction-fansplaining] by Elizabeth Minkel * OFMD Rareships Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/ofmdrareships.bsky.social] * Vee's fic reader flowchart and tips from listeners on Bluesky [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hwy2a8vOOtWuwyq9HxeWvyzIGdax7N1xPk77yCqFVNU/edit?usp=sharing] Thank you to Erik Potteiger for producing our song and Haflacky for our logo design.

The One Direction to hockey RPF pipeline with Sacha Judd

On this episode of Mind the Tags, Vee and Emily discuss all things RPF with fandom writer and researcher Sacha Judd. Sacha talks about her journey across fandoms and the inherent eroticism of smashing your paper dolls together. Plus, Vee and Emily put out an official call for cohost RPF (which Emily may or may not start writing). Sources from today's ep: * Our RPF episode [https://mindthetagsofficial.podbean.com/e/what-are-you-doing-at-the-devils-sacrament-real-person-fiction/] * The RPF Question [https://www.fansplaining.com/articles/the-rpf-question] by Sacha Judd * Tinhat [https://fanlore.org/wiki/Tinhat] on Fanlore * Lucy Dacus on Las Culturistas [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSGBgZsEnkr/?igsh=OXdvdWlla3diN21p] * Everyone is wrong about M/M except me [https://tchotchke.substack.com/p/everyone-is-wrong-about-mm-except] by Allegra Rosenberg * Formula 1: Drive to Survive [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formula_1:_Drive_to_Survive] on Wikipedia * The Seattle Kraken embraced thirsty ‘BookTok’ hockey romance videos. It backfired. [https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/booktok-nhl-seattle-kraken-alexander-wennberg-controversy-rcna97369] by Daysia Tolentino * Everything Breaks at Scale - Beyond Tellerrand May '22 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbxF95IoYH4] by Sacha Judd You can find out more about Sacha here [https://www.sachajudd.com/]. Thank you to Erik Potteiger for producing our song and Haflacky for our logo design. Thank you Ollie for editing our sound!

This podcast ep was inspired by [insert Hozier lyric here]

Join Emily and Vee as they discuss all the ways the music inspires and influences fanfiction, from authors incorporating lyrics into their stories to titles inspired by Hozier and Taylor Swift. Plus, Vee introduces their idea for a Jurassic Park drag number, and Emily begs the listeners to help make it happen.   Topics include: Songfic, music, playlists, 8tracks  Want to support Mind the Tags? Sign up for our Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/MindtheTags]! Have ideas for the pod? Email us at mindthetagsofficial@gmail.com [%20mindthetagsofficial@gmail.com]. Sources from today's ep: * Rule 63 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rule_63] on Wikipedia * 4chan [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/4chan] on Wikipedia * Our episode on Filk [https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-mbk3h-198a394] * Songfic [https://fanlore.org/wiki/Songfic] on Fanlore * Our episode with Freya Marske [https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-qfiin-1971ad6] * 8tracks [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/8tracks.com] on Wikipedia * Social Media AU [https://fanlore.org/wiki/Social_Media_AU] on Fanlore * Parallel Lines [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMct1EQOF_Q] by Kings of Convenience * I Believe [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXL_4Lv38nY&list=RDZXL_4Lv38nY&start_radio=1] by Caroline Polachek * What songs have the biggest grip on AO3 writers? [https://www.reddit.com/r/AO3/comments/17358l5/what_songs_have_the_biggest_grip_on_ao3_writers/] by Josepthunder on the AO3 subreddit * I found AO3 fic titles for every lyric of Sugar, We're Goin' Down by Fall Out Boy [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQlT2Widll4&list=PLsFRy98S8simzR3dj0nVmIBUFmQnnBmgb&index=11] by Red the Mudkip on Youtube * The Postal Service Songs & Fic Titles [https://www.tumblr.com/sprinklecipher/794167093379678208/the-postal-service-songs-fic-titles?source=share] by sprinklecipher on Tumblr * My Immortal (Harry Potter story) [https://fanlore.org/wiki/My_Immortal_(Harry_Potter_story)] on Fanlore * Get Him Back ★ Edward Teach (+ Stede Bonnet) | OFMD [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXLROwouN3A] by mxltinfinityx on Youtube Thank you to Erik Potteiger for producing our song and Haflacky for our logo design. Thank you Ollie for editing our sound!

WTF is up with ATYD and other hot takes with Elizabeth Minkel

On this episode of Mind the Tags, Vee and Emily chat with returning guest Elizabeth Minkel about the latest trends in fanfiction, including the book deal for "All the Young Dudes," the Heated Rivalry of it all, and Fansplaining's new look. Sources from today's ep: * "All The Young Dudes getting published?" [https://www.reddit.com/r/HPfanfiction/comments/1rrwqqt/all_the_young_dudes_getting_published/] from the Harry Potter fanfiction subreddit * Remus/Sirius [https://fanlore.org/wiki/Remus/Sirius] on Fanlore * Marauders [https://fanlore.org/wiki/Marauders] on Fanlore * Our interview with fandom law scholar Marc Greenberg, Esq. [https://mindthetagsofficial.podbean.com/e/interview-with-marc-greenberg-esq-fandom-law-scholar/] * "Agents Are Looking for the Next Heated Rivalry on Fanfic Sites" [https://www.vulture.com/article/rachel-reid-agent-fanfiction-romance-pipeline-heated-rivalry.html] by Jasmine Vojdani * "The Endless Appetite for Fanfiction" [https://www.fansplaining.com/articles/endless-appetite-fanfiction] by Elizabeth Minkel * "Heated Rivalry's Author Clears Up The Claim It Started As Marvel Fanfic" [https://www.elitedaily.com/entertainment/heated-rivalry-rachel-reid-marvel-fanfic-rumor] by Dylan Kickham * "Girls Who Love Boys Who Love Boys: When did everyone start fujoing out?" [https://www.vulture.com/article/heated-rivalry-fujoshi-fan-fiction.html] by E. Alex Jung * Fansplaining.com [https://www.fansplaining.com/] * The Rec Center [https://buttondown.com/the-rec-center] You can find out about Elizabeth's projects here [https://elizabethminkel.com/]. Thank you to Erik Potteiger for producing our song and Haflacky for our logo design.