Fanfiction.net is a well-established platform for writers and readers alike, where creativity and passion meet in the form of stories. The website is home to fanfictions from a myriad of genres and fandoms, ranging from Harry Potter to Naruto and everything in between. This guide takes you through a step by step process on how to successfully upload your story on fanfiction.net, as well as the appropriate precautions and parts you should be wary of.
Creating An Account
Firstly, you need to register an account at fanfiction.net to post your story. The process is straightforward and requires only a valid email address. You will receive an email to confirm your account, and once you've done this, you can log in at any time.
Composing Your Story
Your story should be written and finalized on your computer before you attempt to post it. FanFiction.net doesn't offer a seamless space to directly write on their platform. Therefore, having a copy of your story stashed on your desktop is advisable.
Remember to make sure that your story adheres to the site's guidelines regarding content, proper grammar usage, and spelling. Content that violates these rules may be removed by the website’s moderators. Always proofread and edit your work before posting it.
Formatting
FanFiction.net allows some degree of formatting. You can use bold, italic, underline, insert horizontal lines, and make text align left, center or justified. Keep in mind their format does not maintain tab indented paragraphs, so if you want to show a clear start of each paragraph, you need to leave an empty row in between.
Working with the Document Manager
To upload a story, you need to interact with the site's Document Manager. This tab is found at the top of the page and will allow you to upload your story from a file on your computer directly. Supported formats are .doc, .txt, and .rtf. The Document Manager will store your uploaded stories for 90 days.
Uploading your Story
To post your story, you need to go to the 'Publish' tab at the top of the page, and select 'Doc Manager� Click on 'Choose File', navigate to the location of your story on your computer, then click 'Open'. Hit 'Submit Document' to upload it. You should receive a confirmation message after it’s been successfully uploaded.
After this, you'll go back into your Document Manager where you'll see your uploaded file. Click 'Preview' to make sure everything was formatted and uploaded correctly. Always double-check for any errors or omissions before proceeding to the next step.
Selecting Proper Category
After ensuring all is well with your uploaded document, you now go to the ‘Publish�tab again, and this time, select ‘New Story� Here, you will be able to categorise your story appropriately, selecting which fandom it belongs to and what genres apply (e.g., Romance, Drama, Horror). Once you are through with this, click ‘Continue�
Completing Story Properties
You will then be taken to the 'Story Properties' page, where you will enter your title, a brief summary of the story (which cannot contain any author’s notes, disclaimers or any form of interactive element), the language of the story, and your chosen rating. Make sure your title and summary accurately represent your story. Tick the box for 'World' if you're using elements from a created world such as J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World.
The Rating System
Fanfiction.net has a specific rating system you need to adhere to when posting a story. Be sure to carefully read through and understand what each rating entails before selecting one for your story. Note that mature and explicit content should be flagged accordingly; violation may result in your story being removed.
Assigning Story Characters
After you've filled in these details, the system will ask you to identify your story's characters. You simply need to click on the 'select character' prompt, and a list of popular characters will pop up. Select your characters from this list or type in your own, if your character is not on the list.
Proofreading and Publication
Once you've filled in all the required details, your story is ready for publication. Take a moment to go through everything once more to ensure there aren't any errors or omissions, then click 'Publish Story'. Your story will then be live for the fanfiction.net community to enjoy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long before my story is visible on the site?
A: All stories are subjected to the site's Content Guidelines. Once your submission is deemed appropriate, it is usually visible within a few hours.
Q: Does fanfiction.net have an app?
A: No, fanfiction.net doesn’t have a mobile application. However, the website is mobile friendly.
Q: Can I update my story once it has been published?
A: Yes, you have the option to either replace or append content to your story.
References
For more information, consider visiting fanfiction.net’s guidelines page. Remember, this community thrives on respect, creativity and the collective love for fandoms. Happy writing!
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