This one's a ride, we’re spiraling headfirst into the latest publishing hellfire: stolen fanfiction, AI-generated novels, and why it’s getting harder and harder for indie authors to protect their work.
In this episode, I’m unpacking:
The fanfiction plagiarism scandal you should be hearing more about
Why AI is making theft easier and defense harder
How small authors get punished for trying to protect their work
What it actually takes to build a creative career (messily, in public)
A pep talk for every writer feeling behind or overwhelmed in this mess
This is not a chat about “drama”, we’re discussing it’s about ethics, ownership, and remembering why writing stories matters.
If you've ever worried your work might get stolen or feel like you’re behind everyone else, this one's for you.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Reddit thread on the plagiarism scandal → https://www.reddit.com/r/MM_RomanceBooks/comments/1kersix/layla_moran_plagiarizes_fanfic/
My Substack post on AI + authorship →
https://racheldoak.substack.com/p/maybe-my-books-suck-right-now-but
Find me on social media → TheAuthorRach (TikTok, Insta, YouTube & more)
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