Fanworks Inc. directory of pro writers’ policies on fan fiction A large directory of pro writers’ policies on fan fiction, including mostly authors who write in English. The directory links to direct quotes or other sources that indicate the authors’
The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction
The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction is currently in its third edition and encompasses over 4 million words about all things SF. It is published online in collaboration with Gollancz and the SF Gateway. This new
[LINK] Science Fiction Fandom History
Two particularly useful websites for the study of the history of science fiction fandom are Fancyclopedia III and its sponsor site, Fanac. Both websites are primarily concerned with the history of long-term “traditional” science fiction fandom, such as that associated
[LINK] Inside Scanlation – Inside the world of scanlation
http://www.insidescanlation.com/ Very extensive fan-made resource on scanlation and its history, chock full of great info. Includes a timeline of scanlation, in-depth articles on important online hubs and scanlation groups, background info on the ins and out of scanlation and various related
[LINK] As Others See Us: Fanfic in the Media
http://as-others-see-us.dreamwidth.org/ Very large linkspams to all sorts of mentions of fanfic in the media, posted weekly. Includes quotes from the pertinent bits. Beautifully formatted, and especially great for getting an instant overview of what people are saying when something fandom-related