13 Bookmarks by cloudfefe
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If you already write smut, this guide is not for you.
And why yes, I do teach sex ed sometimes. You’re going to wonder.
So, you want to write smut. But you don’t feel smutty. Maybe you’ve never personally felt smutty. Maybe the smut words won’t happen. Maybe it’s performance anxiety. Maybe it’s meds. Maybe it’s stress. Maybe it’s WORDS about SEX on the INTERNET, and you CANNOT.
But your story needs smut, and that’s valid. Maybe your plot hinges on it. Maybe you just want to reward your characters with some nice, juicy orgasms. Maybe you want the explicit rating because you know people like explicit content, and you want to learn a new skill as a writer. All valid.
So, we like to outline our stories. Can we outline the sex scenes? Yeah, kinda!
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Hey there! Do you like fan fiction?
Stupid question. Of course you do! You wouldn't be on this site if you didn't!
But you also have a reason for clicking on this page. Maybe you want to start writing fan fiction but don't know how. Maybe you've hit a slump in your creative process and need a good slap to the forehead to remind you how this process works. Maybe you've been at this for a while but want to learn how to get better. Or maybe you're just reading this out of curiosity. Whatever the case, I present to you: a brief guide to the ins and outs of writing stories using established characters and/or worlds! Enjoy!
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A non-specialist's guide to Greek and Latin literature for use in fandom.
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- Part 1 of Classics for Fandom Purposes
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Anatomy 101: Human Bodies and Genitalia by roe87 (orphan_account)
Fandoms: omegaverse - Fandom, alpha/beta/omega dynamics - Fandom
08 Oct 2020
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A blog post about human anatomy and genitalia, with a view to helping fic writers understand the anatomy in order to write smut fic featuring more inclusive genitals.
(For regular smut fic and also for omegaverse smut fic.)(TL:DR)
A clitoris is what the penis would be.
The vaginal opening is where the balls would be.
Assholes are still assholes.Want to know more? Read on!
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Meta on How to Write Realistic BDSM by pennypaperbrain
Fandoms: Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms
03 Jul 2013
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A meta on how to keep your BDSM fic physically and psychologically realistic. It isn't and can't be a complete guide, but hopefully you will find some useful tips here.
Thanks to havingbeenbreathedout for the beta!
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- Part 1 of Pennypaperbrain's metas
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Guide to Beta Reading (for Authors and Beta Readers) by theirprofoundbond
Fandoms: No Fandom
30 Mar 2021
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A thorough guide to beta reading for both authors and beta readers. Neither exhaustive nor definitive, but hopefully a good starting point that covers the basics and explains how to get the most out of an author-beta reader relationship.
[February 2025: Minor edits and additions throughout the guide.]
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There is a big difference between a trans man exploring his identity/sexuality through fanfiction, and a cis writer misrepresenting what it means to be FTM. If you're a cis writer with the best of intentions, I hope these guidelines and resources will assist you in improving your treatment of trans men.
Chapter 1: Writing Guide, FTM Anatomy.
Chapter 2: Gallery of Trans Men.
Chapter 3: FTM Media Recommendations.
Chapter 4: Racism in Trans Headcanons.This guide was originally posted on my old account, which has since been deleted due to transphobic comments, including threats of violence. I have posted it again anyway, because I take this matter very seriously. Do not repost, copy, or in any way plagiarise this guide. But please feel free to share a link to it, so that cis authors can improve the way that they depict trans men. I have tagged characters which are discussed in the guide, and are therefore relevant. If you encounter this guide while browsing those tags, that's why.
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- Part 4 of Original FTM Works
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Why Do Non-Canon Ships Become So Popular? (And Why Should Writers Rethink When They Do?) by sarehptar
Fandoms: Avatar: The Last Airbender, Voltron: Legendary Defender, 僕のヒーローアカデミア | Boku no Hero Academia | My Hero Academia
27 Dec 2018
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A vaguely academic examination of the phenomena behind fandom shipping and why certain non-canon ships become exceedingly popular, far overshadowing the popularity of canon ships. This essay touches on common mistakes writers make with female characters and romantic subplots, and suggests a explanation for the enduring popularity of so many m/m ships which have no chance at all of becoming canon. Examples are drawn from Avatar the Last Air Bender, Voltron Legendary Defender (god help me), and My Hero Academia.
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- Part 3 of Echodrops' Meta and Fandom Analyses
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A Scientific Guide to Blood Drinking: Accurately Writing Vampires by CandescentCrow
Fandoms: Vampires (general), No Fandom, Original Work
06 Mar 2023
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A collection of information on vampiric blood drinking covering both sides of the exchange. Major topics include: the side effects of blood loss and subsequent survivability, the math behind the volume of blood drunk, bite recovery, and more taboo topics such as human farming and blood as lube.
Rated M for violence, death, and sex. Each chapter has its own rating and warnings.
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Practical Poisons: The Writer's Reference Guide by orphan_account
Fandoms: No Fandom, writing reference - Fandom
12 Jul 2019
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A reference guide to help aspiring writers use factual, realistic, and interesting poisons in their works. This guide will focus on poison plants, fungi, toxic alkaloids, and man-made toxins. Feel free to use any information given in this work in your writing!
//Disclaimer: I am not a professional toxicologist, and am not claiming to have any formal degree in botany, chemistry, or biology. This is simply a thoroughly researched reference guide. If you or someone you know may have ingested a toxic object, please contact Poison Control immediately.//Feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions about things outlined in this work!
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You’re worldbuilding, and you need a legal system.
Or more accurately (probably), you’re writing a fic that may not be about law, but which might be law-adjacent. Something like casefic, or maybe your characters are going through a separation, or pretty much anything involving deep political intrigue. And you want to make sure your fic hits that critical suspension of disbelief threshold, and you want some nice, tasty details to throw in to make your readers salivate.
This is a guide on how to do that.
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The Ultimate Guide to Writing Smut Fic by QuinnAnderson for kali_asleep
Fandoms: Original Work
05 Sep 2013
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A comprehensive guide to writing both queer and het erotic fiction, written by published novelist Quinn Anderson. Includes lists of sexy words, references, and some general writing tips. Please feel free to use without credit.