So I just go this comment on one of my works and I don't know whether or not to let them do this. Like I want to, but I don't quite know what it is??? If anyone knows what it is and whether or not it is a good thing and could let me know, that would be great!

This will never not make my day tbh

I never thought those two stats would reach the same amount but there we are 😄

So, this all started out as an “oh boy! Two cakes situation!” One writer put out a fic with a niche plot and it inspired others (including myself) to write our own versions, either with the same characters or in my case different characters from the same fandom. OG writer was thrilled about this because again “two cakes!” (In this case, more like 5 or 6 haha) While the basic plot was the same and there were a few shared headcanons, every fic still seemed original.

One recently seems to just be copying every single plotline, even sometimes right down to specific lines and wording. Like, myself or someone else will put out a chapter then this writer will the next day and it’s the same plot, similar dialogue. Of the whole fic, they introduced two things that none of the others have but it’s still pretty clear that they are taking it past just being inspired.

No one else is saying anything, though I have noticed that there’s been a drop in the other writers for this plot commenting on the fic, as well as a decrease in comments overall. I usually don’t pay attention to these things but there was a serious decline to the point that it’s noticeable.

Is it worth saying anything? Should I just continue to ignore the fic? This isn’t detracting from my fic in anyway so I’m trying to let it go but it is a little annoying.

The way I could make more of these

Ngl my first instinct was to feel guilty and check the document I created for the next chapter half a year ago to see if it was postable to find the same 300 uninspired words I left last time. Considered writing something quick and post that but honestly, between college, several fandom events I've joined, and my own temporary waning interest in this specific story have made it so I currently have no words and would rather be on hiatus than post something I'm not proud of

... mind you they didn't even leave a comment on the actual fic

There's a big roleplay community online, very much like fanfic except it's done collaboratively.

If both writers are adults, is it illegal to write stories together about characters that are underage if they engage in sex/dating at times? As an example, two male characters around 15 or 16 that are from a book or movie, but writing other stories with them about their lives including sexual content at times.

Would this be illegal? I know a lot of fanfic writers seem to write explicit stories about underage characters etc.

I'm sure we all have the same answer; yes.

But I'm talking about smth very specific. Such as when character relationships (platonic, familial, romantic, queerplatonic, etc) is left up to interpretation and everyone in the fandom argues over which is the “best” or “most hinted at” in canon.

Perhaps this is just the fandom I'm in rn. But if ur fandom has something similar, lmk! It’d be nice to know this fandom isn't the only one w/ absurd drama.

I’m not really sure if I’m doing this right but anyways I want to get into new fandoms and I have no idea where to start so I’m request your favourite fic in your favourite fandom.

The only thing I’m really picky of is r*pe (I don’t know if we can use the word on this) I can handle it in like past mentions but I really don’t want lots of details and if it a re-occurring thing that happens.

Thanks you. 😁:)

I don’t get a ton of comments because I almost primarily write rarepairs in my fandom, so getting this unbelievably touching one is all the more special 🥹😭

How do I find them if I don’t remember their titles or authors? Kinda wished the history at least leaves behind the author’s username even if the fic is deleted.

I was wondering if it was possible at all if someone could change the date they joined on AO3, I know it's possible on a few other sites but I was curious about with AO3 as well

There are only 6 hits and only 1/4 chapters is out but I hope that this commenter has a really good day

AND DONT EVEN GET MY STARTED ON HOW MANY IM WRITING WITH THIS FUCKIN TROPE XDDD MY BRAIN IS FULL OF WORMS BRO!! WORMS THAT WANT MY FAVOURITES MAKING OUT THEN GETTING CAUGHT!!! NSJDHWIXJIEBDB

You know those fics that aren't doing anything wrong with the tags, they have all the warnings and the tags make sense? But they left out some stuff, or set up expectations for something entirely different? What are the worst cases you have seen?

Here's mine: A fic with a summary something like 'X character has finally found his soulmate'.

The relationship tags were X and Y. Rest of the tags:

angst - fluff - alternate universe soulmates - first kiss - first time - love

So you'd think this is about X and Y getting together, right? Well... nope! It's about X and Y in their relationship, until X suddenly ghosts and dumps Y, turns out he found his soulmate, Z, and ends up with her. The fic ends with Y crying and being alone.

Like ?????? No tags of X and Z relationship, or anything to indicate this was a bad ending fic. And yeah technically they're not wrong. But man do I hate this author now.

I've seen it enough times in multiple fics that I know it isn't a typo. And I don't understand it. Maybe it's something I'm missing or alternative spelling because otherwise it completely sucks me out of the story. Plus I can't find a definition in any context other than "throwing something into the trash," so I feel like I'm losing my mind.

I do not want to be thinking about when the garbage collectors are gonna be passing through my sector while I'm reading a 7k smut fic, thank you.

For clarification: yes, I know they were probably thinking of thrashing. And if it's a one-time thing, that's completely understandable. But I've seen a lot of fics use trash/trashing consistently throughout the entire fic.

Again, please educate me if I'm being dumb in some way because otherwise, I hate it so much.

I feel super happy about it. 🙂 I'm pretty sure it's my first "Next chapter?" nudge by a reader. And honestly, even if they were pushy and disrespectful, I'd still feel happy and motivated, and give the same response, although I'm definitely not holding the fic hostage.

(I haven't updated in 3 months because I want the next batch of upcoming chapters to be cohesive for that whole Year the chapters cover... It turned into a runaway fic. I didn't expect to be working on it this long.)

I mean if it's short for bookmark, it seems a little bit redundant

How can I download a fanfictionnet works?

I can't choose what to do, what are the actual pros and cons of locking fics ? Thank you in advance !

Edit : Same question about making them unavailable to search engines ?

I am new to fanfiction in general and AO3 in particular, so forgive me if I say anything that's off.

I've recently posted a 3K word one-shot that I love dearly. The whole plot revolves around a character living in denial that the love of his life committed suicide several years ago. Like, the denial is the plot, but it is sort of hinted at several times throughout the story, such that some readers might guess it in advance. That means, tagging a suicide warning kinda ruins the fun. On the other hand, not giving any warning also feels wrong. It is a heavy topic and I don't want to actually trigger real people with my silly little tale.

Among the archive warnings, I picked the "creator chose not to display warnings" and I also included tags like dark and angst in the fic description. What would be the best way to add a TW on suicide or MCD in this case?

Thank you 🤍

It's a steep learning curve...

I'm trying to remember the title of an AO3 story where Jude kills Valerian and she thinks she will be executed for the crime. Jude goes to find Cardan and makes him come with her to the human world together. They spend some time living on the streets in New York, where Jude gets chased down by a man and Cardan helps save her. Cardan also gets ill from the iron in the air. Eventually the rent an apartment and become friends with one of the neighbours, woman who’s dad has a jewellery store. Cardan gets a job working in the jewellery store, Jude gets a job as a security guard in the same mall. But Jude is considered too violent and gets fired by her sexist boss after she tackles a thief. That's the last point I read up to.

My best friend doesn't believe me that my dead dove one-shot grew a plot without my permission and that it happens all the time. Help me plead my case pretty please!

[Note: I'm not mad, there's no need for shade or snarkiness. I just want to prove a point.]

My fic is super fluffy and sweet 95% of the time......