In this episode of Femsplaining, Rae and Jenna sit down with Alessandra Ferreri, the Head of Content at Wattpad, to deconstruct the massive cultural footprint of fan fiction.

Once relegated to the niche corners of the internet, fan-driven pieces of work have transformed into a billion-dollar industry and a primary engine for modern entertainment.

We dive deep into the mechanics of digital storytelling and the socioeconomic shifts that allowed fanfic to move from underground zines to the top of the New York Times Best Seller list.

As the Head of Content at Wattpad, Alessandra oversees the strategy for the platform’s massive library of stories. She sits at the intersection of technology and creativity, identifying the fics that hit hardest with millions of readers across the globe and helping bridge the gap between amateur creators and professional entertainment powerhouses.

Featured Guest: Alessandra Ferreri.

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