Waking up in a different bed is one thing, but waking up in a different body is just another fanfiction trope. Joining us is the incredible ChaosBlue from The Fanfic Maverick podcast. In this episode we discuss:

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Join us as we recap our 24 Hour Mafia AU challenge! This time we were not alone! In this episode, we will include:

Here's the link to our Mafia AU Challenge page, where you can read everyone's submissions! https://archiveofourown.org/collections/Canon_Divergent_Mafia_AU

Let's talk smut. What makes it so difficult to write? What are some euphemisms you should never use? And how many hands are there in this sex scene???

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In part 2 of our Soulmate AU episode, we talk about our experience writing Soulmate AU for the first time as part of our 24 hour challenge. We'll also review each other's fics and talk about our different approaches to this trope. 

Links to our fics:

EveHypo555 "Shia!" https://archiveofourown.org/collections/CanonDivergent/works/39280914

OutHereNow "Days Pass As Days Do" https://archiveofourown.org/collections/CanonDivergent/works/39281745

Let's talk soulmates. Magical? Romantic? Creepy? All of the above? Let's explore that!

During part one, we'll discuss Soulmate AU as a trope.

During part two, we'll discuss our experience writing our first Soulmate AU oneshots as part of our very first 24 hour challenge! And we'll review each other's fics!

Stay tuned for part two!

Our fics for the Soulmate AU 24 hour challenge:

OutHereNow https://archiveofourown.org/collections/CanonDivergent/works/39281745

EveHypo555 https://archiveofourown.org/collections/CanonDivergent/works/39280914

In this episode we tackle the question that most writers dread: where do you get your inspiration? So we discuss: 

So tune in and fic off!

Are fan videos a type of fan fiction? We're taking a look at live-action performances, spoofs, crack edits, and music videos to see what we get out of creating and viewing this type of content. Let's roll the film!

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How much of a role does music play in your writing process? Let's look at the various ways music influences our writing choices... and ways that it doesn't, but still manages to make its way into our fics anyway. 

Let's talk AU. What makes something an alternate universe, and not just canon divergent? How do you stay true to a character when you stick them in an alternate reality? And why do we love Coffeeshop AU so gosh darn much??? 

In this episode we explore the different aspects that go into capturing and depicting well known characters, and some of the things that can make or break their believability. Do they have a distinct speech pattern? Do they come from a specific background? Do they have an affinity for certain things? Is there pirate sex involved? Listen to find out!