Where and how to write a fan fiction.

[Sir.Flutter Hooves 2,953]

I have got the greatest idea for a fan fiction. I believe it will be really great, but just two problems stand in my way:

 

1.) Where do I write said fan fiction?

 

2.) And how? Do I have to copy right it so people won't steal it?

 

Any help would be great! BTW it will be my first, so that's why I don't know how. 

 

 

Thanks and bro hoof /)

[Standard User 2,127]

Yay, another writer! New writers always make me feel happy and fuzzy on the inside.

 

1) If you mean publish, you have two popular choices: FiMFiction.net or Google Docs. FiMFiction would guarantee you lots of readers; Google Docs would allow you more freedom with how you present your story. If you mean just where you want to write it out, that is all your personal preference. You can physically write it out on paper, in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, etc.

 

2) Especially in our community, I wouldn't worry terribly much about copyrights and plagiarism. If you publish to FiMFiction, everyone will know that that story is yours. Otherwise, just yell at people not to steal it and they almost always say okay.

 

Follow the Writing Tips link in my signature if you want help with your writing or need some reviews. We love to help. 

[Sir.Flutter Hooves 2,953]

Yay, another writer! New writers always make me feel happy and fuzzy on the inside.

 

1) If you mean publish, you have two popular choices: FiMFiction.net or Google Docs. FiMFiction would guarantee you lots of readers; Google Docs would allow you more freedom with how you present your story. If you mean just where you want to write it out, that is all your personal preference. You can physically write it out on paper, in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, etc.

 

2) Especially in our community, I wouldn't worry terribly much about copyrights and plagiarism. If you publish to FiMFiction, everyone will know that that story is yours. Otherwise, just yell at people not to steal it and they almost always say okay.

 

Follow the Writing Tips link in my signature if you want help with your writing or need some reviews. We love to help. 

 Thanks so much man! I will use FIMFiction.com. 

 

I've always loved writing, and I built up the courage to make my first fanfiction. I will put it on this site so people can see it!

 

Thanks and I shall give you the rarest of bro hoof! A triple! /) /) /) 

[Zygen 6,066]

Yeah I basically agree with Kolth, Fimfiction is the way to go more or less, its the most popular so the exposure is at a higher amount overall.

 

And you don't have to put any copyright on it really far as I know, technically you can't I don't think since Hasbro technically owns MLP so idk it could get complex, people don't normally steal stuff in the community anyways though, so it shouldn't really be a big deal.

 

Good luck btw!

[Standard User 2,127]

And you don't have to put any copyright on it really far as I know, technically you can't I don't think since Hasbro technically owns MLP so idk it could get complex, people don't normally steal stuff in the community anyways though, so it shouldn't really be a big deal.

 

Oh, this totally reminds me. , it is generally considered 'polite' to put in a footnote that says that MLP:FiM belongs to Hasbro and you don't own it. Despite how obvious it is, it is just something that people do, I guess. 

[Dr. Eggnog 203]

I'm developing my first fanfic on FimFiction right now.  It's a great, very well built website.  I like that I could write an entire fanfic, and then if I decide it's crap, I simply never submit it, and it'll never be seen, but I could still look at it whenever.  Just a well designed site imo.  With lots of good fanfics of course.

[Sir.Flutter Hooves 2,953]

Oh, this totally reminds me. , it is generally considered 'polite' to put in a footnote that says that MLP:FiM belongs to Hasbro and you don't own it. Despite how obvious it is, it is just something that people do, I guess. 

 Thanks! Without you helping me, I would never know these things! I simply love the brony community because if you need help, just ask and they'll give it to you!

 

Thanks so much and bro hoof /)

 

Oh, this totally reminds me. , it is generally considered 'polite' to put in a footnote that says that MLP:FiM belongs to Hasbro and you don't own it. Despite how obvious it is, it is just something that people do, I guess. 

  One last question. FIMFiction won't let me sign up! Every time I try to pick a username it won't let me! If there is anyway you could help that would be great! And sorry to bother you again.

 

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[Standard User 2,127]

One last question. FIMFiction won't let me sign up! Every time I try to pick a username it won't let me! If there is anyway you could help that would be great! And sorry to bother you again.

 

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Hmm...that's weird. What exactly is the website telling you? Is it giving you an error, or just reloading the page without continuing with registration, or what?

[Sir.Flutter Hooves 2,953]

Hmm...that's weird. What exactly is the website telling you? Is it giving you an error, or just reloading the page without continuing with registration, or what?

 Well, I want my user name to be Sir.Derpington Hooves.

 

But everytime I click register it says"There were errors in the settings you choose". 

 

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[Standard User 2,127]

 Well, I want my user name to be Sir.Derpington Hooves.

 

But everytime I click register it says"There were errors in the settings you choose". 

 

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It might be the period in your name. Try taking it out; I can't remember FiMFiction's naming policy - it might not like periods, spacing, etc. Look around the site at other people's names and see if they all lack something.

[Sir.Flutter Hooves 2,953]

It might be the period in your name. Try taking it out; I can't remember FiMFiction's naming policy - it might not like periods, spacing, etc. Look around the site at other people's names and see if they all lack something.

 IT WORKED!

 

Thanks so much, it was the period! I can finally write my stories because of you! Thanks so much, and you really helped.

 

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[Spartan 433]

My two favorite places to go are, Fimfiction.net and fanfiction.net

 

both are really good and have TONS and TONS of stories. if you need someone to read em over or whatever, send me a message

 

im trying to write too, but im still trying to get the ground work solid. Good luck to you buddy

[Sir.Flutter Hooves 2,953]

My two favorite places to go are, Fimfiction.net and fanfiction.net

 

both are really good and have TONS and TONS of stories. if you need someone to read em over or whatever, send me a message

 

im trying to write too, but im still trying to get the ground work solid. Good luck to you buddy

 Do you mind taking a look at my first chapter? I would really love for someone to read it, and give out points! If not I understand.

 

Here it is : http://www.fimfiction.net/story/92824/1/the-revenge-of-sunset-shimmer/chapter-1-most-faithful-student

 

Thanks and bro hoof /)

[CamRad18 337]

 Do you mind taking a look at my first chapter? I would really love for someone to read it, and give out points! If not I understand.

 

Here it is : http://www.fimfiction.net/story/92824/1/the-revenge-of-sunset-shimmer/chapter-1-most-faithful-student

 

Thanks and bro hoof /)

We meet again, Sir.Derpington Hooves. I am in no way qualified to evaluate fan fiction but I'm going to give it a try anyways. 

 

1) Get an editor/pre-reader. It'll help keep the errors to a minimum.

 

2) More description, por favor. You're story had way to much dialogue. What about emotions? Facial expressions? People don't stand still when they talk and neither do ponies. Especially Pinkie Pie.

 

3) Thoughts should be italicized, not put in quotes. It helps avoid confusion.

 

3.5) Rainbow Dash is two words

 

I commend you for entering the dangerous and inhospitable world of writing. Keep up the good work!

[Sir.Flutter Hooves 2,953]

We meet again, Sir.Derpington Hooves. I am in no way qualified to evaluate fan fiction but I'm going to give it a try anyways. 

 

1) Get an editor/pre-reader. It'll help keep the errors to a minimum.

 

2) More description, por favor. You're story had way to much dialogue. What about emotions? Facial expressions? People don't stand still when they talk and neither do ponies. Especially Pinkie Pie.

 

3) Thoughts should be italicized, not put in quotes. It helps avoid confusion.

 

3.5) Rainbow Dash is two words

 

I commend you for entering the dangerous and inhospitable world of writing. Keep up the good work!

 1. Thank you for taking time out of your day to help.

 

2. I will put more facial espressions on, I will make Pinkie skip when she 's talking.

 

3. I will but the thoughts in italicized tommorrow. Gotta go to bed.

4. Thank you! I was wondering that!

 

 

Thanks so much and bro hoof my good brony! /)

[Scootalove 10,689]

I heard FiMFiction is the perfect place to write a fan fiction. I'll be working on one myself, on my birthday in June.

 

You can make a head start there.

[Night Shine 767]

Pony fanfiction? That's an easy one.

 

1) Here

 

2) Lol, nope! Just write your story, publish it and be on your merry way :3

 

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[Sky Warden 2,243]

@, if you don't mind to waste your time to read some lectures about writing, you can visit my writing guide lines by the link on my signature.

 

By the way, I can't see the fanfic you linked there.

Edited March 26, 2013 by Sky Warden

[Sir.Flutter Hooves 2,953]

@, if you don't mind to waste your time to read some lectures about writing, you can visit my writing guide lines by the link on my signature.

 

By the way, I can't see the fanfic you linked there.

 ok, I'll read it. Always love to read people lecturs and see what they have to say. I just posted another link in my about me page. It called Revenge of a Fallen Studnet.

 

Thanks and bro hoof /)

 

[Bad Horse 5]

Don't forget ponyfictionarchive.net.

 

It may bring more views for an unknown author, but fewer comments.