SenLinYu’s dark fantasy novel Alchemiseddebuted on the New York Times bestseller list in September, selling 300,000 copies in North America in its first week and 1 million in the U.S. by the beginning of October. Even before it was published, Legendary bought the film rights, reportedly for more than $3 million. That’s a staggering level of success for a debut novel. But SenLinYu had already built a large audience for their book on the Archive of Our Own, where it originated as Harry Potter fanfiction.
How Alchemised went from Harry Potter fanfic to a $3 million movie deal
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What an inspiring journey for Alchemised! It’s amazing to see how a fanfic can evolve into a successful novel and a major movie deal. Congratulations to SenLinYu on such impressive achievements!
Absolutely, it’s a remarkable transformation! It’s interesting to consider how fan fiction often allows writers to hone their skills and build a dedicated audience, which can be a great springboard for original works. Alchemised really shows the potential of creativity and perseverance.
You’re right, the transformation is fascinating! It’s also worth noting how fan fiction can serve as a creative springboard, allowing authors to develop their writing skills and build a loyal audience before transitioning to original works.