How to Read Stories on FanFiction.Net

Go to www.fanfiction.net and find the category of stories you like., Get to know what different styles you like in a category., Learn what certain terms mean., Follow specific people who have stories written that you like., In categories with less...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Go to www.fanfiction.net and find the category of stories you like.

    Some people like television show FanFiction, some people like Harry Potter, some people will read just about anything.

    Find one category that you really like, first.
  2. Step 2: Get to know what different styles you like in a category.

    When you read FanFiction, don't automatically go to the stories with the most reviews.

    No matter how many reviews a Harry Potter and Ron story has, if you don't like it, it's not worth your time to read it.

    Learn what stories you like in a specific category. , "AU" means alternate universe, "Abuse" means that one of the main characters either is abused or abuse is going to be involved, "hurt-comfort" means that one of the characters is hurt and is going to be comforted, or is going to be hurt and comforted. (See the Tips section to a link for more terms). , If they had one that you liked, they might have another. , Usually, if they've posted before, they'll post again. , They may have great recommendations there.
  3. Step 3: Learn what certain terms mean.

  4. Step 4: Follow specific people who have stories written that you like.

  5. Step 5: In categories with less FanFiction

  6. Step 6: follow specific authors.

  7. Step 7: If you like a specific author but have read all of their stories

  8. Step 8: look at their favorites list.

Detailed Guide

Some people like television show FanFiction, some people like Harry Potter, some people will read just about anything.

Find one category that you really like, first.

When you read FanFiction, don't automatically go to the stories with the most reviews.

No matter how many reviews a Harry Potter and Ron story has, if you don't like it, it's not worth your time to read it.

Learn what stories you like in a specific category. , "AU" means alternate universe, "Abuse" means that one of the main characters either is abused or abuse is going to be involved, "hurt-comfort" means that one of the characters is hurt and is going to be comforted, or is going to be hurt and comforted. (See the Tips section to a link for more terms). , If they had one that you liked, they might have another. , Usually, if they've posted before, they'll post again. , They may have great recommendations there.

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