Reading In Progress

In this final episode, Rosco reads the first chapter of "The Dawn of the Future," a novel published by the Final Fantasy XV Development Team and Jun Eishima. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/readinginprogress/support

An OT4 (Noctis/Ignis/Gladio/Prompto) fanfiction in the Final Fantasy XV fandom by surveycorpsjean on AO3. Rated explicit, but no explicit content contained in this episode. Follow along and leave kudos and comments here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/19324978/chapters/45968791 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/readinginprogress/support

Rosco discusses some Archive of Our Own basics, including some of the things she wishes she would have known when she first started using AO3. Suitable for newbies and veterans! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/readinginprogress/support

For Final Fantasy XV's four-year-anniversary, Rosco reads portions of "Poor Wayfaring Stranger" by lithos_saeculum, and "Borders of Divinity" by crazyloststar and audreyskdramablog from Archive of Our Own. "Poor Wayfaring Stranger": https://archiveofourown.org/works/11725950/chapters/26417871 "Borders of Divinity": https://archiveofourown.org/works/25167208/chapters/60986908 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/readinginprogress/support

Rosco explains the stigma behind fanfic writers taking commissions, along with feedback from those who have commissioned writers, and tips from writers who have taken commissions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/readinginprogress/support

Two stories in the Final Fantasy XV fandom by countingpaperstars on AO3. First fic is general, rated General Audiences, second fic is OT4 (Gladio/Prompto/Noctis/Ignis), rated Teen & Up. Follow along and leave kudos and comments here: 1. "Reflection" https://archiveofourown.org/works/16780816 2. "Love Me Tender" https://archiveofourown.org/works/20334010/chapters/48213385 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/readinginprogress/support

We define and describe some of the most popular as well as some lesser-known fandom events, along with their pros and cons, followed by tips from participants, and advice from moderators on joining and creating events. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/readinginprogress/support

A Promptio (Prompto/Gladio) fanfiction in the Final Fantasy XV fandom by GingerEl on AO3. Rated explicit, but no explicit content contained in this episode. Follow along and leave kudos and comments here:https://archiveofourown.org/works/22752394/chapters/54365755 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/readinginprogress/support

In the first Let's Talk! episode of season four, Rosco discusses writer's block: what it is, how to handle it, and how it's different from burnout.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Charity Promotion: Democracy Works: This advertisement is part of a charitable initiative in partnership with Democracy Works. howto.vote Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/readinginprogress/support

An OT4 (Noctis/Ignis/Gladio/Prompto) fanfiction in the Final Fantasy XV fandom by HardNoctLife on AO3. Rated explicit, but no explicit content contained in this episode. Follow along and leave kudos and comments here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/19485940/chapters/46582963#workskin --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Charity Promotion: Democracy Works: This advertisement is part of a charitable initiative in partnership with Democracy Works. howto.vote Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/readinginprogress/support

Rosco and Marlo share their best memories of fandom along with those submitted by listeners. Ending season three on a high note! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/readinginprogress/support

Selections from the "Parallel Love: A Gladnis AU Zine", which was released in June 2020. "The Realm on the Horizon" by hibiren (Fae AU), on AO3 here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/24826123 "To Let Your Heart Rule Your Head" by shepherd (Royalty AU), on AO3 here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/24842755 "Possibilities" by Pearl (Time Travel AU), AO3 profile here: tohttps://archiveofourown.org/users/narukamiyu A PDF copy of the zine can be purchased on Gumroad here: https://gumroad.com/l/gNbke --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/readinginprogress/support

Discussing what people liked and disliked about the much-anticipated remake of the classic and groundbreaking 1997 video game. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/readinginprogress/support

Fic readings from the Insomnia High Zine published in late 2019. Final Fantasy XV fandom, pairing: Promptis. School Day Sunrise by MT (MagitekUnit05953234) https://archiveofourown.org/works/21499018 all these stolen moments are ours to keep by Bean (puddingcatbeans) https://archiveofourown.org/works/21506374 The Right Combination by Katurday (brosura) https://archiveofourown.org/works/21529873 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/readinginprogress/support

What goes into editing and beta reading fanfiction? What do people look for in a beta reader? What are some tips and tricks to help both editors and authors? All of that and more, answered in this episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/readinginprogress/support

The first half of a Clack (Cloud/Zack) fanfiction in the Final Fantasy VII fandom by harmony on AO3. Rated explicit, but no explicit content contained in this episode. Follow along and leave kudos and comments here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/7276960 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/readinginprogress/support

What is fanfiction and where does it come from? What drives people to create fanfiction? Who are the people who write it, and what are the most commonly held misconceptions about it? These are just a few of the questions answered in this week's episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/readinginprogress/support

I discuss questions and comments from purchasers, participants, and moderators on the massive fan projects known most commonly as 'zines'. This episode goes in-depth into fanzines' history, how they're made, the application process for contributors, and everything else those involved want you to know. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/readinginprogress/support

The first chapter of a Promptio fanfiction in the Final Fantasy XV fandom by theorchardofbones on AO3. Rated explicit, but no explicit content contained in this episode. Follow along and leave kudos and comments here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/14698590/chapters/33966210 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/readinginprogress/support

The first "Let's Talk" episode for Reading in Progress shares the many positives and negatives of fandom culture based off of responses from active participants in fandom.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/readinginprogress/support

Breathless by HardNoctLife on Ao3. Gladnis, Final Fantasy XV fanfiction. https://archiveofourown.org/works/23716771 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/readinginprogress/support

Promptis one shot by Riona on Archive of our Own in the Final Fantasy XV fandom https://archiveofourown.org/works/9170704 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/readinginprogress/support

Chapter one of the Promnis fic by SongofMarbule on Ao3, Final Fantasy XV https://archiveofourown.org/works/14560413/chapters/33644778 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/readinginprogress/support

OT4 fanfic by ignisgayentia on Archive of Our Own, Final Fantasy XV https://archiveofourown.org/works/21825190 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/readinginprogress/support

Fanfiction by EzratheBlue on Ao3 in the Final Fantasy XV fandom, Promnis, General Audiences, No archive warnings apply. https://archiveofourown.org/works/20651714 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/readinginprogress/support

A fanfic by harmony for the IgNoct Big Bang 2019 in the Final Fantasy XV fandom on AO3. https://archiveofourown.org/works/22492747 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/readinginprogress/support

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Chapter one of a Promnis fic by Crazyloststar on AO3, Final Fantasy XV fandom https://archiveofourown.org/works/17090114/chapters/40189358 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/readinginprogress/support

“Light Rises” an OT4 post-canon fix-it fic by barefootwits on AO3 in the Final Fantasy XV fandom https://archiveofourown.org/works/20264593 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/readinginprogress/support

Part one of the “Love Languages” series on AO3 by carolyncaves https://archiveofourown.org/works/14549586/chapters/33618678 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/readinginprogress/support

“Muddy” by MathClassWarfare https://archiveofourown.org/works/16740586 and “Go Back to Sleep” by Wrathofscribbles https://archiveofourown.org/works/17213786, two short Final Fantasy XV fanfictions. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/readinginprogress/support

“Gladio is tired of the teasing, and Ignis isn't even sorry. When the sexual tension reaches a boiling point, you have to make do wherever you can.” An explicit fanfiction by HardNoctLife on AO3. 18+ recommended. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/readinginprogress/support

Two short fics by Baconfat on AO3: “Undeclared” https://archiveofourown.org/works/16631135 and “Berried Hopes,” https://archiveofourown.org/works/15778392 from the Final Fantasy XV fandom, in celebration of Noctis’s birthday, August 30th. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/readinginprogress/support

”...and the one time Ignis carried Gladio.” A reading of the Final Fantasy XV fanfiction by AtropaAzraelle on AO3. https://archiveofourown.org/works/12213009/chapters/27738045 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/readinginprogress/support

The first in a series by audreyskdrama blog on AO3. “Once they're far enough into their friendship that Noct is sure Prompto is there to stay, he gives him the 'what to do if someone tries to kill us' talk. Only it's not quite what Prompto was expecting. Rule number 1: Get to safety even if that means leaving Noct to die." https://archiveofourown.org/works/15811851 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/readinginprogress/support

A reading of “Morning Star” by HardNoctLife on AO3. A Gladnis Final Fantasy XV fanfiction. https://archiveofourown.org/works/20253013 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/readinginprogress/support