Is making fan fiction illegal?
The legality of fanfiction falls under copyright law and in the U.S. is classified as a “derivative work.” A derivative work is defined in copyright law as “an expressive creation that includes major copyright-protected elements of an original, previously created first work.
How do you sort on fanfiction?
Click the Filters button at top center. The filter menu will pop up. At the top left, there is a pull-down menu. (The default is Sort: Update Date.)
Is there original work on AO3?
Can I archive original fiction? Yes and no. Although some users may want a place for all their creative work, our current vision of the Archive is of a place dedicated to fanworks in particular.
Can you profit from fan fiction?
With a single exception, you absolutely cannot make money on fan fiction. If the owner of the copyright, the production company or the agent of the owner finds out you are making money on fanfiction, you will be sued.
Where can I find fan fiction?
Top Fanfiction Websites
- Archive Of Our Own (AO3) This is my fanfiction site of choice.
- Commaful. I was initially skeptical of this little site, but after spending some time on it, I now post regularly and interact regularly as one of my favorite fanfic sites.
- Fanfiction.net.
- Tumblr.
- Wattpad.
- Quotev.
- Kindle Worlds.
- deviantArt.
How do I filter in FF net?
Email feedbacks to [email protected]. Jump to options/filters. When applicable, you can quickly jump to a page’s options/filters via this menu link. Almost all selectable options/filters are the bottom of pages so use this to jump to a chapter, filter the current search/list, or perform other actions.
Is AO3 better than Wattpad?
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. Each has their pros and cons; there isn’t a perfect site to post on.