hello, i know i haven’t been on this account in a good while but i felt the need to come back and make something clear.
i openly accept and encourage people taking inspiration from my book(s) and using them to create their own works, i love being tagged in and reading them! however, to blatantly copy my plot, my paragraphs, even littler details about characters that simply cannot be coincidental, is downright shameful. it should go without saying, but since there are obviously people who don’t understand: do not plagiarise!!!
to claim that you’ve “taken inspiration” from my book, then literally copy the plot, the characters’ storylines, and even some of the dialogue, is NOT just taking inspiration! there are plenty of great examples that come from taking inspiration, including @wzshaw ’s continuation of my idea “harry’s favourite jumper” (which is incredible, please do read it). there absolutely are ways to credit somebody properly and be respectful towards other authors.
that being said; no, i have not left the sidemen fandom. yes, i am considering continuing project 7, although it may not be done quickly.
spread love & kindness!
rye x