On Transformative Works: Permission Statement
I decided to expand on my policy on transformative works created based on my works to reflect on the changing nature of fandom but also to clarify some points that might not be completely clear from what's written on my AO3 profile.
First things first, if you were inspired by one of my works to create something, that's great! I consider fandom a conversation and I'm always thrilled to see people's spin on something I created. Below, you can find specific permissions based on what you're creating. This permission statement has been updated in October 2025.
Podfics🎧
I welcome podfics based off of any my fanworks (including OW posted to AO3)! If you create podfic based on my fanwork, please notify me commenting on the work you're creating for or use the “Inspired by” link on AO3, I'd love to listen to it.
Fanart🎨
I welcome fanart based off of any my fanworks (including OW posted to AO3)! Please notify me commenting on the work you're creating for or use the “Inspired by” link on AO3, I'd love to see it!
Translations and Fanbinding📚
Please check in with me before creating translations or fanbinding based off my fanworks. You can contact me on DW or tumblr.
I'm happy to know you were inspired by my work and want to share it with other people. If you are translating into any other language EXCEPT Spanish and Portuguese, please know you are more than welcome to go ahead and translate. Please notify me commenting on the work you're creating for or use the “Inspired by” link on AO3, I'd love to share it!
If you are translating into Spanish or Portuguese, I would rather review the translation before it's posted. This is mostly because some things in the fic itself might have been originally thought in one of these languages and I may have preferences on how something is translated. I know this is unusual, but since I'm a translator by trade, I have Opinions on how some translations are handled.
Fanbinding.
If you want to do fanbinding of one of my fics, I'd love to know how this will be distributed if at all. If this is fanbinding based on a translation, please consult both me and the translator beforehand.
Recursive Works (eg Prequels/Sequels) and Remixes(*)🔃
Please check in with me before creating recursive works based off my fanworks. You can contact me on the comments of the work that inspired you, DW or tumblr.
In the case of Prequels/Sequels, I beg you to please ask before as there's a chance the work might be part of a series or a longer project that will have prequels and/or sequels. If it's one of my standalone works, I'll be happy to grant you permission to play in the sandbox.
Remixes.
In general, I'm pretty open to remixes and I'll probably say yes no matter what, but I do have a couple of works that have a continuation in the works from a different POV or that might be expanded on, so it's safer to ask for the specific work you want to remix.
Other Transformative Works(*)👀
Please check in with me before creating other types of fanworks based off my fanworks. I'll probably say yes, but we might need to discuss other permissions depending on the type of work.
(*)If I have opted in for Recursive, Remixes or other works for an exchange, please consider I'm okay receiving them for that particular exchange.
Regarding AI generated works
I do not give permission for any of my works to be fed into Generative AI or "chat bots" for any reason whatsoever. I do not give permission for my works to be used as prompts for other stories or for AI generated "fanart" or "podfics".
This is non-negotiable. I create these works myself out of love for the source material and I do not support the use of GenAI as a replacement for real people creating things. If you cannot be bothered to create it yourself, why should I be bothered to read/listen to it?
I understand people may do this anyway and it's out of my control but I want it to be out there.
What to do if you've reached out and I haven't replied
Please give me some time to reply to your query. If more than two weeks have passed without a response, please send a new message on DW or tumblr, since the inbox may have eaten the initial notification. I will let you know whether the answer is a yes or no, so don't be afraid to double check with me.
If, for some reason, you have reached out and more than a month has passed since my last update on DW/tumblr, I may not be able to respond to your question for health reasons. I will get to it as soon as I can.
If you're reading this in the far future where I am dead, please know that you have my blessing to do whatever story you might be thinking of based on mine. The main thing I ask is that you continue to share your transformative works for free without the use of GenAI. Thank you for your understanding.
This permission statement was created with help from the Fanworks Permission Statement Builder. You can create your own custom statement here!