In this episode, I talk about why J.K. Rowling and George Lucas were wrong to continually revise and reinvent their fictional worlds. These two stories are cautionary tales not only about criticism and knowing when to quit, but also about the nature of stories themselves. If you love a piece of art, you have to let it go.

Jonny Eberle is a writer, podcaster, filmmaker, and photographer. He lives in Tacoma, WA with his family, a dog, and three adorable typewriters. His fiction has appeared in Creative Colloquy, Grit City Magazine, All Worlds Wayfarer, and elsewhere. You can find more of his writing and subscribe to his monthly email newsletter at jweberle.com.

Dispatches with Jonny Eberle is a production of Obscure Studios with music by GregorQuendel from via Pixabay. Find more shows at www.obscurestudios.net. Thanks for listening!

Transcript: http://jweberle.com/2025/01/15/stories-belong-to-everyone-why-j-k-rowling-and-george-lucas-are-wrong/

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