AO3 Publishing: A Basic Guide
For current and aspiring fanfiction authors wanting to try out AO3.
Archive of Our Own — that is what AO3 stands for.
I have been introduced to his platform when I was fifteen — a platform made for fanfiction (and original works), for authors and readers alike. I read extensively on it, before deciding to try my hand at publishing a couple of fictions.
I made an account in 2019 and have been posting religiously on it ever since. In the span of three and a half years, I’ve written and posted 57 works and 2 million words on there.
Why Should You Publish on AO3?
If you’re a fanfiction writer, then AO3 is most definitely the platform for you!
It is one of the most widely-used fanfiction sites, alongside Wattpad and Fanfiction.net. It helps you get your work out to a crazy number of people.
Not only that, but its interface is intuitive, for both readers and writers. It’s easy to tag, and also to get suggested tags. It also has a rating and warning system — so that you can inform other readers whether your story contains mature or explicit themes.
Finally, AO3 is home to one of the best fanfictions out there. From my time on Wattpad, Fanfiction.net, and…
