Ctrl+Alt+Lit: Fan Fiction, Zines, and Independent Literature

From Tumblr threads to self-published novels, alternative literature is rewriting how we tell stories and who gets to tell them. Ctrl+Alt+Lit will explore how alt-lit remixes cultural narratives and creates community beyond traditional publishing, diving into a world shaped by parasocial relationships, the internet, and all of the media therein, including fan fiction, zines, newsletters, and forums. Featuring a panel of experts from 4N, Choo Choo press, and Acacia Magazine, followed by a zine swap and mixer, Ctrl+Alt+Lit aims to offer a countercanon rooted in passion, identity, and connection.