What Is The Best Time To Post Fanfiction?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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Olcalhoun collected over 50,000 data points, and found that the best times to post on Ao3 were

Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, from 12pm to 5pm PST

. It’s science!

Is posting fanfiction illegal?

Fanfiction in its current form is an infringement of copyright. Fanfiction is defined by the use of characters and expression from an original creative work and the creation of derivative works, all of which

is illegal under current copyright law

(McCardle, 2003).

How often should I post my fanfic?

If you can

update every week

, then do so. If chapters are really long, then wait like three weeks. And set times, pssh. Post when you can, though it would be best to post mid day when people are more likely to view the archive.

Where is the best place to post fanfiction?

  1. Wattpad. When it comes to the best fanfiction websites, we must think of Wattpad. …
  2. Archive of Our Own. …
  3. Fanfiction.net. …
  4. Commaful. …
  5. Quotev. …
  6. Tumblr. …
  7. DeviantArt. …
  8. Asianfanfic.

How do you get noticed on fanfiction?

  1. Write in a Popular Fandom. …
  2. Pair Up Fan-Favorite Characters. …
  3. Sprinkle in Tropes. …
  4. Hook in Readers With a Succinct Summary. …
  5. Update Regularly and Consistently. …
  6. 10 Best Complete Harry Potter/Daphne Greengrass Fanfiction.

How do I promote my fanfiction?

If you’re writing a fanfic,

visit fan communities and forums and inform people of your project

. Promote on social media; for instance, inform readers of updates to your story on Twitter. Caveat: While it’s a good idea to get the word out about our story, try your best to not be annoying about it.

How long should fanfiction chapters be?

If you do want to go by word count instead, generally speaking when this question comes up on the blog the consensus is somewhere in the

3-5K range

with some people preferring shorter and some people preferring longer.

Is reading fanfiction a sin?

Reading or writing fanfiction is

no more sinful than writing original fiction

. … Reading or writing fanfiction is no more sinful than writing original fiction.

Is reading BTS fanfiction bad?

Every fan appreciates BTS in a different way, and indulging in writing/reading fanfiction is a perfectly valid way of doing so. However, I admit it gets embarrassing when people start fighting over ships or posting fanfic content on twitter/weverse. Fanfiction is just that –

fiction

.

Is AO3 illegal?


AO3 allows the posting of content that is legal in the US

. This includes written depictions of sex with children because those are not against the law here. If Tumblr doesn’t like US law, they can try to change it, but they should stop lying about what it actually is.

Is Wattpad or AO3 better?

Wattpad is definitely a widespread and popular used site as a means for sharing stories, but

AO3 (Archive of Our Own) is a better site

because the tagging system is amazing, doesn’t use book covers or chapter art, and generally has an older audience. … To get your story noticed, properly tagging it is very important.

Which fandom has the most fanfiction?

Rank Fandom No. of stories 1

Harry Potter

836K
2 Naruto 435K 3 Twilight 221K 4 Supernatural 126K

What does fluff mean in fanfiction?

(n.) Fanfic without angst;

any pleasant, feel-good story

. Fluff may lack plot; however, unlike a PWP the focus is not sex, but displays of affection between two or more characters, whether their relationship is romantic or not.

How do you know if you’re good at fanfiction?

The best fanfiction has the feel of the

original source or its own style

that nonetheless works well with the canon characters. Example: A fic based on the Terminator series will probably be best if it is dark and full of action, like the Terminator movies and TV show.

Do people still use fanfiction net?

FanFiction.Net Today

As of 2018,

the site has over 10 million users

and stories posted in over 40 languages. Its largest fandom is Harry Potter, with more than 800,000 stories posted in that category alone. Naruto is the second most popular fandom, with more than 425,000 stories.

How do you get popular on ao3?

  1. Promo other authors/read a lot of fanfic. …
  2. Write long WIPs that update frequently. …
  3. Learn from other fandoms. …
  4. Be different! …
  5. Link your social networking accounts at the bottom of your fic. …
  6. Make a gifset/photoset for your fic or commission fanart. …
  7. Be consistent across platforms. …
  8. Talk to your readers.
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