Can a 17 year old write smut?

Technically it’s illegal for them to consume their own writing if it’s explicit, so that’s awkward, I guess. realistically speaking, minors have the ability to express themselves through writing (smut or otherwise) as much as any literate person with autonomy of thought and free will.

Is it legal for minors to write smut?

And it seems that under U.S. law, written smut is not regulated even if it depicts minors and/or abusive and violent scenarios. It’s the illustrated smut that poses the problem — even if it’s not pornography per se, it’s still strictly prohibited by U.S. law.

What are lemons in writing?

Lemon is a colloquial expressing referring to negative, or unsatisfying writing. It stems from the sour taste frequently associated with lemons. Lemon also refers to movies or broadway shows that critics don’t like, or who don’t create acceptable returns for investors.

Can you commission fanfiction?

The Legalities. [Fic commission are ILLEGAL. If someone reported you, you could get in serious trouble.

What does fluff mean on Wattpad?

Fluff includes cuddling, light kissing, noserubs, and handholds. Fluff is more than platonic, it’s romantic, but not offensive, hot, or too sexual. It’s whipped cream on hot chocolate with chocolate flakes. – Note: intense fluff can include light making out or such.

What is an angst fanfic?

Angst- fanfiction that is dark and depressing, often in which characters suffer from not being able to be together or unrequited love. Type of fanfiction that puts characters into different worlds or scenarios than canon storyline.

Is selling fanfiction legal?

In general, the answer is no. Fan fiction is a derivative work under US copyright law and it cannot be legally published without permission of the copyright holder.

Do kids read less as they get older?

A new study shows that kids read for fun less and less as they get older, with 45\% of 17-year-olds saying they read by choice only once or twice a year. Research released today from Common Sense Media shows that not only do reading rates decline as kids get older, but they’ve also dropped off significantly in the past 30 years.

Why don’t kids read for fun anymore?

Those trends stayed roughly the same through eighth grade. The decline in reading for fun is most easily explained by technological advances (i.e., kids would rather text than read), but education could have something to do with it as well. It’s no surprise that 53\% of 9-year-olds read for fun every day, but only 19\% of 17-year-olds do.

What’s the best age to start reading books?

Books they’ve chosen themselves! Scholastic’s 2016 ‘Australian Kids and Family Reading Reportfound that 92\% of 15 to 17-year-olds and 90\% of 12 to 14-year-olds most enjoy books they’ve chosen for themselves. They are also much more likely to finish reading them.

What percentage of 13 year olds read?

In 1984, 8\% of 13-year-olds and 9\% of 17-year-olds said they “never” or “hardly ever” read for pleasure. In 2014, that number had almost tripled, to 22\% and 27\%. Girls also tend to read more than boys, as 18\% of boys say they read daily, while 30\% of girls do. Parents are also reading to their kids less than ever.