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Fanwork Permission Statements List

FAQs

#1

What is the FPS List?

The FPS List is a fan-run, multifandom database of authors and artists who have posted Blanket Permission (BP) statements. These statements give other people the freedom to create fanworks inspired by their works, such as podfic, remixes, fanart, translations, and other types of transformative works.

#2

How are authors added to the list?

#3

Why was this list created?

#4

Can I request my name be removed from the FPS List?

#5

Why isn’t my BP statement on the list?

#6

How can I create a BP statement?

You can keep it simple by writing “transformative works welcome” on your AO3 profile. To craft a more detailed statement, check out the Fanworks Permission Statement Builder by flamingwell. This tool walks you through the process with choose-your-own-adventure style questions.

#7

Can I add non-BP statements to the list?

#8

How can I find works that have blanket permission?

You can browse Fandoms or Authors/Artists, or install the Blanket Permission Highlighter (a browser extension for AO3), created by BrickGrass. The extension highlights creators from this database in green as you browse AO3.

#9

Who runs the FPS List?

The FPS List is maintained by Rindle, Jocunda Sykes, and EmotionalSupportDemon (aka DevilWithABirdDress), with support and contributions from from the wider podfic/fanwork community.

MEET THE MAINTAINERS

Our Team

We are excited to introduce ourselves as the new team of maintainers for the FPS List, dedicated to managing the blanket permission database for our little corner of fandom.

  • We’ll review and process new statements as they’re submitted, to ensure that each one grants blanket permission before it’s added to the database.
  • If any authors wish to remove their names from the database, we’ll handle those requests as soon as possible, no questions asked.
  • We’ll periodically check for and remove broken links, and we ask that you report any broken links or non-bp statements you find in the list.
  • We’ll respond to your questions and comments as they come up, so feel free to reach out!

We are committed to maintaining the integrity and growth of the database while fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for all of you. Whether you’re here to submit new bp statements or to browse the list for your next creation, we want you to have a smooth and enjoyable experience.

Thank you for being a part of this incredible community!

Special Guest

BrickGrass (George) is the creator of the BP Highlighter browser extension that pulls from the FPS List of authors & artists and highlights them on AO3. For that, he has the thanks of a grateful podfic nation. *\o/*

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