I am not a writer - definitely not a writer! - but I have become a little more involved with the fanfic writing process in the last few months. Any advice I give will probably sound more like creepy weird stalking though! 

A lot of chat about new fics happens on twitter, so get yourself a twitter account and start following the writers you like. Then, see who they follow - that will then connect you to some of the sites for promoting fics, like You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login and You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login. I'm not really sure of the process but I believe that you can submit your story.

Also, You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login has a daily What The Fic campfire, and also a weekly Sneak Peek campfire You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login You can post your summary there.

There are also other sites (that I can't think of at the moment) that allow you to post teasers, etc.

Now, this is my totally uneducated and unsubstantiated advice:
Don't hold your readers at random for reviews - "I'll post the next chapter when I get X reviews". Some of the best fics don't have a high review count. Also, some of us (ME!) don't read WIPs, so your reviews might not come until you have hit the complete button.

Be consistent in updating - pick a schedule and stick as closely as you can to it.

Keep your a/n's to a minimum - we want the fic, not a journal of your life!

Be prepared for mundane reviews, reviews that don't say anything about your writing, or reviews that totally destroy any self worth that you have. Some readers are just cruel and bitter and want to make you feel that way about yourself!

Stick to your guns - if you have a story mapped out, don't change it because your readers just want sexy fun times or a HEA or a particular Edward or Bella image. It's your story, so tell it the way you want to tell it!

And now I'm taking a wander over You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to check you out! 

Thanks for the links!!

I totally agree with you regarding staying true to my ideas, criticism, and consistent updates. Just added chapter 2!

I'm a teacher and currently off for the summer, so I'm using my freedom to write and finish a piece that I'm excited about. Deadlines suck, but they're great in the long run.

Thanks again for all the advice and tips  You all are marvelous

Clair De Lune
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Edward Masen is the star of a top Dance Academy. Bella Swan is just the first year new girl who Edward teaches for partnering. But as an unfathomable connection emerges in the moonlit ballet studio, Edward and Bella become the breathtaking, beautiful combination of skill and passion. How can this work, though, when Edward refuses to acknowledge their dance had ever happened?

No, definitely read it. It's so good and I like their banter, Bella calls Edward flower child.

And I will tell you the Spoiler that Astro didn't tell you, or did she?

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I never considered that 'too angst-y' but it definitely is. And I probably gave to much away.

No, definitely read it. It's so good and I like their banter, Bella calls Edward flower child.

And I will tell you the Spoiler that Astro didn't tell you, or did she?

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I never considered that 'too angst-y' but it definitely is. And I probably gave to much away.

When I re-read a fic I can only get half way through (if even) before I have to find something else to read.  No matter how much i love it. Anyone have the same problem?

Which 2 are in your top 10?   Sideline collison and which other?      I do love hockey, so tMAoBS is tempting!  I just realized that Nolebucgrl also wrote Words with Friends!   I loved that one (top 10 for me) so will definitely have to read more of hers.   I think I have First & Ten on my kindle too.    Now I'm curious how she can write two footballwards without the stories being too similar.  I have confidence that she did a great job!

Is Tropic of Virgo super angsty?   I love musicianward also! 
Thank you!  CaraNo also wrote something I liked...  I need to go figure out what that was!      So, is Misapprehension lemony? 

The Workshop by Danieller123 You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login was funny, but has one of the most angsty moments that I have ever read!

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No, definitely read it. It's so good and I like their banter, Bella calls Edward flower child.

And I will tell you the Spoiler that Astro didn't tell you, or did she?

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I never considered that 'too angst-y' but it definitely is. And I probably gave to much away.

Okay, I will move it back up.   

So my little walk down fanfic memory lane today has brought me to another slightly angsty but romantic HEA You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login.

My top 2 in your TBR were SC and TMoBS. I would suggest you read First and Ten, TMoBS then SC. You might want to insert an actorward in between so you get a breather and don't start confusing the stories  Have you read Sexy Silk? I would definitely rec that too.

So it is an HEA! But that particular character death is a bummer. I guess it will remain in my TBR for a while. 

Got sidetracked. Instead of starting the Gravity series of drotuno, a saw that a book i thought was complete at 4 parts will actually have 12! Got sucked in to catching up with books 5-10. Hope it doesn't end in too much of a cliff hanger bec the next two are in July and August yet!  it's the His Submissive series.
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