OTW Fannews: Explaining Fandom

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• Writing for Novis, a "Journal of Communication, Culture & Technology", Sara Levine looks at the PBS OffBook video "Can Fandom Change Society" and focuses on the importance of fanworks. "If I were hired to create a seven minute video explaining fandom to the general public, I would focus on notable examples of the impact that these passionate communities have on their members and, increasingly, the world outside of fandom. Fanfiction would be the first feature because I believe it is the easiest concept to comprehend." More importantly, "[a]n introduction to fan communities would be more effective if it showcased the excitement and creativity fandom can inspire in its members."
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OTW Fannews: Explaining Fandom

[otw-staff.livejournal.com]

• Writing for Novis, a "Journal of Communication, Culture & Technology", Sara Levine looks at the PBS OffBook video "Can Fandom Change Society" and focuses on the importance of fanworks. "If I were hired to create a seven minute video explaining fandom to the general public, I would focus on notable examples of the impact that these passionate communities have on their members and, increasingly, the world outside of fandom. Fanfiction would be the first feature because I believe it is the easiest concept to comprehend." More importantly, "[a]n introduction to fan communities would be more effective if it showcased the excitement and creativity fandom can inspire in its members."
( Read more... )