The internet has supercharged the world of fan fiction - stories written by fans based on their favorite works. Bob talks to Rebecca Tushnet, head of the legal committee at the Organization for Transformative Works, about the collision of fan fiction and

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For a good look at how fan fiction can gain traction and turn a profit for both the fan writers and the creator the baseline novel, take a look at Eric Flint's 1632 series published by Baen. Mr. Flint is the guideing force and signs the checks. But, he has developed a stable of writers over the last decade for what was supposed to be a one off novel in 2000.