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“I hope this email finds you well”
First of all the only emails that ever find me well are from AO3
#fanfiction writing#ao3#ao3 author#ao3 stuff#archive of our own#ao3 meta#fandom culture#fanfiction culture#ao3 etiquette
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A humble plea to writers on AO3
Please, don't use the tag Read by the Author to say that you proofread your work!
Read by the Author is a subtag of Podfic. It's meant to be used for tagging audio works read by the author of the text.
If you wrote something, and then recorded yourself reading it out loud and posted that to AO3, you can tag it Read by the Author. That's what that tag is for. Please don't use it on written works to say "oh yeah, I read it before I posted it". It will make your work show up in the Podfic tag and confuse/annoy people looking specifically for audio works.
Thank you!
#ao3#how to ao3#ao3 etiquette#fanfiction#podfic#to the lucky 10k who see this post and go 'I didn't even know there were fanfic audiobooks!' - you're welcome <3
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today on ao3 tips, here's a quick follow up to this post about the ao3 "mark for later"/TBR/save for later function! ive seen some stuff going around lately lamenting that there's no easy way to filter out "character x reader" or "character x OC" fics from search results, but there absolutely is!
very quick and simple fix, just add "-reader" and/or "-original*" to the "search within results" bar (not "other tags to exclude", which might be where the confusion is coming from). it looks like this:
here is what it looks like with both filtered out:
the "*" after original is an indicator for the filters to catch the "original female--", "original male--", and "original character" tags, which is why is should be included! as a caveat, this also removes anything that has the word "original" in the summary or tags, so do be aware of that. (meaning this will also grab anything that has original characters tagged even if they AREN'T in a pairing, plus anything that uses the word "original" in the normal sense)
also, || designates "OR" for the filter search, so it is optional (and can be replaced with just a simple space) but i like to include it to be extra sure. i have checked and both results work.
anyway, happy reading, everyone!
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And somehow I'm both
#raven;rants#fic writing#writing memes#fic writing meme#ao3 writer#writers on tumblr#writerscommunity#writing#ao3 etiquette#ao3
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“Is it okay if I….” yes, do it. Reblog your own post again. Promote the heck out of your fic. Tag that person in your post even if you think they won’t see it. Give yourself kudos. Add your thoughts to your reblog! Be unashamedly yourself and be proud of your content and creativity.
#I’m giving you permission#ao3#writing#tumblr#ao3 etiquette#throw that self criticism out the window#just writing things
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Ao3 PSA
Unless you click “Private” when making a bookmark, your bookmarks are automatically available for the authors (and other users) to see
The “Private” button can be found as shown below:
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A Guide to Using the "Inspired By" Function on AO3
The "inspired by" function allows writers to display fanfics that inspired their own fanfic neatly in the "notes" section via a link. It is used to credit inspiration, for archival purposes, and also for translations, remixes, and podfics.
It is a very fun function because it encourages community, and even gives your readers something else to read while they wait for your own fic to update. It can help people who really like a certain trope or writing idea easily find another fic just like it. And, if you use the function, the writer you are inspired by can choose to link it back to their own fic. So, at the end of their fic it will say, "works inspired by this one," and list yours.
"How can I tell if I should use the "inspired by" function or not?"
You should use the inspired by function if you are directly inspired by another fic. I have done this twice, and it is splendid. One of my besties and I have fics that are attached by this function. It's like they're holding hands via "inspired by" links :' )
If you read a fic, and at the end you're like, "Wow, this was totally radical, and now my gears are turning with an idea just like this one, but I'm gonna add my own spin to it." That would be a moment that calls for the "inspired by" function.
A situation that doesn't call for the inspired by function is two fics that are similar in trope, but the second one was not inspired by the first. For example; let's say person A writes a coffee shop AU fic, which is a very common trope, and person B also writes one, but without having ever read person A's fic, or without directly getting the idea directly from person A. Person B was not inspired by person A.
Let's say person B did read the fic, then also eventually decided to write a coffee shop AU that was completely different, and had very little in common with A's fic. That would not be a moment where the "inspired by" function would be necessary. B could use their own judgement to gauge how inspired they were by A's fic.
But, let's say person B really, really loved person A's fic, and wanted to show everyone another coffee shop AU. Person B very well could still use the "inspired by" function just to have the link. Or, they could just link the fic in their "Notes" section, but i personally think the inspired by function is a little easier than creating a "notes" link on ao3 LOL.
However, I have seen some people just list a fic they are inspired by in the notes section without any issues, but I encourage people to use the inspired by function. If you're unsure, maybe ask the author that you're inspired by if they care. If you ever don't use the "inspired by" function, and step on another writer's toes, just simply talk it out and credit.
"But, Mermaid, if I use the "inspired by" function, won't it look like my fic belongs to the original person?"
No?? I am including this because I've seen a surprising amount of people say this and it bugs me. If you use the "inspired by" function, it links the fic you were inspired by in the "notes" section in first chapter. That's it. It doesn't say, "this fic belongs to this other writer," lol. It says, "Inspired by (insert fic) by (insert author)," one single time. After that, it will not be listed in future chapters. Your name will always be on it, and it will only be listed on your account like usual.
To conclude, you should use the "inspired by" function if you are directly inspired by another person's fic. if you're not, then don't use it. Easy peasy. I encourage its use because it's very fun, it is part of fandom etiquette to use it when needed, it allows people to recommend fics similar to theirs, credit another person's idea they used, etc.
#inspired by#inspired by function#ao3#using ao3#ao3 writer#ao3 stuff#ao3 etiquette#archive of our own#fanfiction#fanfic#fanfic writer#fanfiction writer
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Bouncing off this post because I’ve seen a lot of people adding this thought in the reblogs.
Don’t ever be afraid to read way back in time (I’m talking many years!) through someone’s AO3 works, and leave kudos and positive comments along the way. I promise it’s not weird or creepy or any of the things people sometimes worry about! This should be your rule of thumb-
If an author chose to leave a fic on AO3, no matter how old, they want it to be read and they want to know when you’ve enjoyed it! 👌
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Another fandom PSA - Bookmarks
Hello everyone, I am back with yet another informative post, since I've observed some behavior that could get out of control real fast.
Again, the point is never about shaming those who have done this, but to inform and warn about how disheartening these things can be; and what can you do to avoid hurting anyone in the future.
Let's talk about bookmarks.
Looks easy enough to add a bookmark, just type some notes — maybe to remind future you what the fic was about, maybe some random thoughts of the fic, maybe the chapter where you left of — add some tags if you are that organized and slap the bookmark to a Collection if you have that.
But I want to bring attention to this little guy:
If you are going to leave a hurtful message, at least have the decency to not leave it where the author will see it.
Authors can and will see the bookmarks! I can only speak for myself but I do check the bookmarks because sometimes people get creative and have funny Notes, or their tags are hilarious.
But, sometimes, we wonder if y'all know authors can see the bookmarks, unless you set it as a Private Bookmark.
What do I mean with hurtful bookmarks? Well:
*gestures vaguely towards these*
Granted, not all are rancid takes, but some truly give weird vibes? As in, it feels like people doesn't know authors can see their Notes and bookmarks?
You can have an opinion about the story, that's completely valid, but the option of setting it to Private Bookmark is right there.
So, as a rule of thumb, if you wouldn't like someone telling your words to your face then have the courtesy of not doing the same for someone else.
Mark it as Private if you'd rather not let the author see your Notes.
For more information about Bookmarks, AO3 provides a FAQ page.
#ao3 etiquette#fandom etiquette#internet etiquette#ao3 bookmarks#fandom psa#im begging you the Private Bookmark box is RIGHT THERE#some bookmarks are very confusing but nice??#awful bookmarks are not the norm but lets not make it the norm#thank you
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To fanfiction authors: Please learn what Dead Dove means. There has been a trend, especially will all the new people who have joined over the last few years, to tag fics which are no where close to Dead Dove as Dead Dove. Just cause the fic contains topics which aren't allowed on tiktok or which they think are bad, like Major Character Death, Violence and so one. Which exists as seperate warnings on ao3. A fic is not automatically Dead Dove just cause it deals with those topics.
The overuse of the Dead Dove tag will make the tag utterly useless in the long run and will lead to an increase of censoring from the outside as new people and everyone else will think that everything they do not like is Dead Dove and therefore bad.
#fanfiction#ao3#dead dove do not eat#wattpad#dead dove fic#fanfic#fandoms#author#listen when i read fic about the witcher which show and games include a heavy amount of violence and torture#do not dare to tag your fic dead dove just cause a character is getting beaten up a bit and tortured#this is not what the tag is for#obviously dead dove applies differently for every fandom#but the ao3 warnings exists for a reason#ao3 etiquette
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Consider if you will, that you wake up to that glorious email from ao3, the one that says you've got a comment on your fic. Excited, you open it, only to find a rude message. What a way to start your day, right?
I'm not going to tell you what you should or shouldn't comment on a fic. I'm just saying before you leave an unkind review, remember: {1} Fandom isn't Amazon where you're leaving a review for something you paid for; fanworks are given for free. {2} There is a human being behind that story. If you wouldn't say it to a stanger's face, maybe consider whether you should be saying it in a fic comment. {3} Your personal preferences are not supreme or moral. If you didn't like, should you really have read? You're responsible for your own experiences in fandom. Have you considered that maybe you aren't the intended audience for that fic?
You don't actually have to be an asshole when you come across fanworks you don't care for. Just saying.
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maybe i'm being overly cautious with a psa but for newbie authors, these kinds of comments are spam. dont add strange codes to your discord and pls report them instead of deleting them! you can report spam by clicking on the fic link attached to your comment (in this image, "wood is a living creature") and clicking the "spam" button that appears in the bottom right-hand corner (:
#ao3 tips#ao3 etiquette#ao3#archive of our own#otw#i think four(?) people in the server have now received one#so i think theyre making the rounds again#laaaaammeeee#edit: FIVE lmao we should make shirts
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gently grabs you by the chin hey. if an author selects “chose not to use archive warnings” on a fic, they’re allowed. even if you don’t like it or disagree.
#tired of seeing people mad at authors for correctly using the tagging system#if you the reader don’t want to risk seeing a tag that wasn’t warned for#then filter out those fics or use your best judgment#do not yell at the authors#please#as seen on tiktok several times this week#ao3#ao3 etiquette#don’t like don’t read#archive of our own
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I think ao3 reading can be broken down into two simple rules:
If you have nothing nice to say please don’t say it 🙁
If you have something nice to say PLEASE say it via kudos or comments!!
Asking for a friend - does bookmarking a fic as a rec also count as showing appreciation to the creator?
This is very true!!
Uncertain, I think authors can see recs/public bookmarks and I’m sure they appreciate them! I’ve often thought of bookmarks as more of a personal thing though
Authors-feel free to share your thoughts!
#thanks for asking!#ao3#fanfiction#archive of our own#fanfic#writing#fandom#ao3 shenanigans#ao3 bookmarks#ao3 comments#ao3 etiquette#ao3 shenanigans ask
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Is answering comments on AO3 a no-go because it alters your comments-count?
Okay, so I got a question. I started uploading my art also on AO3, mostly because there will be NSWF stuff which I can't upload here.
Now I do get a lot of so nice and friendly comments, it's awesome.
BUT: Do I answer them?
Normally I'd answer every single one with a "Thank you" at least, but I'm hesitating. Because that would alter my comment-count, which is a sorting possibility on AO3. Would it look as if I'd try to up that number?
I especially wonder because I see a lot of fresh works, where the authors do not answer the short comments like "Nice, Loved that, etc."
I absolutely don't have a clue what the etiquette is here, maybe someone can help? And if you don't mind, maybe some reblogs for wider audience, because I'm pretty new with only a few followers (and I LOVE every single one of you!)
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Filled with incandescent rage since I said "OK I'll FINALLY wade into the Ao3 Shadowzel tag" only for the first fic to be Tav/Astarion with "Shadowheart and Lae'zel are teased toward the end of the (80k) fic" DON'T TAG THEM THEN. DON'T TAG THEM. D O N` T!!!! Tag the characters but not the relationship JESUS CHRIST
#This is why I have only read fics that have been directly recommended#My poor little heart can't take the rage#Hank talks#Shadowzel#Ao3#ao3 etiquette
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