Let's talk about that fanfiction pyramid scheme (Realms of Ruin and what comes next)

Realms of Ruin, a collaborative epic fantasy project created by six NYT Bestselling YA authors, was scrapped the same day it was launched. But it's only a matter of time before someone else attempts to start up a fanfiction MLM. So let's look at what we know about this project, why it received the backlash it did, and what comes next for the kidlit community. TIMESTAMPS The rise and ruin of Realms of Ruin 3:26 The environmental impact 17:06 The exploitations of young fans 20:32 The state of the kidlit community 24:15 LINKS Bad Writing Takes thread   / 1450954558990077958   Hubspot video on NFTs    • What is an NFT? (Explained)   Margaret Owen's thread https://twitter.com/what_eats_owls/st... Earth.org article on NFTs and environmental impact https://earth.org/nfts-environmental-... Mashable article on Solana https://mashable.com/article/what-is-... Check out my writing courses! Creative writing for teens: https://writingworkshops.com/products... Character transformation: https://skl.sh/33iwgFH Writing a killer book description: https://skl.sh/356PtLg Write a novel without plotting: https://skl.sh/3G60GNM More about my books, courses, coaching stuff, etc: https://www.michelleschusterman.com/ Like the music in this vid? Try Epidemic Sound! https://www.epidemicsound.com/referra... I use Canva for all my thumbnails and graphics: https://partner.canva.com/c/2928882/6... Stuff I use as a full time writer/author (that you may have spotted in this video!) (affiliate links are afoot): WRITING/WORK STUFF Macbook Air. Doesn’t really need my recommendation. https://amzn.to/3soroc2 iPAPA laptop case: https://amzn.to/3slflwf Mind-Reader adjustable/portable laptop desk. I LOVE this thing. Typing with my arms at an angle has drastically reduced elbow/wrist pain. https://amzn.to/2OYh0tX Bluelight blocker glasses: https://amzn.to/2VAG51u Clever Fox planner. I’ve used a few planners and this is my fav. Lots of space for mind-mapping and brainstorming, daily to-do lists, space for goal setting. https://amzn.to/3vNmk3Z Best writing pens, hands down. I use them every time I revise a book. https://amzn.to/311nRoP Acer monitor. I kind of hate the word gamechanger but this really was that kind of purchase. https://amzn.to/3vH71Kh Brother laser printer. I won’t lie, this thing is a behemoth. But I’ve had it since 2017 and I think I’ve had maybe one paper jam? It works great, it’s super consistent, A++ for printing manuscripts. https://amzn.to/3tzIvZE Alphasmart Neo2. Highly highly recommend. https://amzn.to/3cStKui VIDEO MAKING STUFF Canon G7X Mark iii camera. I love the flip up screen (ie, you can see yourself as you film) and the fact that there’s a mic port. https://amzn.to/3r9BfCb Savage studio lights. I mostly use these for ‘talking head’ videos. https://amzn.to/3r7G6Un Ubeesize 10” ring light. That’s the little guy sitting on my desk. I mostly use it for vlogging. https://amzn.to/31hqpzD JJC mini tripod. https://amzn.to/3feXxjJ Rode clip mic. https://amzn.to/2OSaLb2 _____________ BLACK LIVES MATTER. To my fellow white authors: we have to show up every day. We have to speak out. We have to make it clear to the Black authors and creators in our community that we are here for them. Silence is not an option. Please check out this Google Doc for hundreds of resources on how you can support, donate, and learn--not just in February, not just when another senseless tragedy due to racism occurs, but every single day from right now moving forward: https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/... ________________ SUPPORT INDIES! Like audiobooks? I switched from Audible to Libro.fm in 2019 and have zero regrets. Libro.fm sends your $ to the indie bookstore of your choice! The monthly fee is the same. Sign up with this referral link and get a FREE audiobook: http://libro.fm/referral?rf_code=lfm1... Looking for your next writing craft book? Check out my Bookshop and support indies! https://bookshop.org/lists/writing-cr... ________________ Looking for a ghostwriter for your novel? I might be your gal! https://reedsy.com/michelle-schusterman If you're interested in using Reedsy to offer your ghostwriting or editing services, sign up here: https://reedsy.com/p/michelle-schuste... *full disclosure: the above link is a referral! If you sign up and get a project, you and I each get $100!* ___________ MY BOOKS   / 6522087.michelle_schusterman   https://www.goodreads.com/author/show... __________ DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I may receive a small commission from purchases. There is no additional charge to you!