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How do I do this on a mobile?

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It's almost exactly the same. The buttons are just in different places and you need the text in notes or some other equivalent.

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How can I add another chapter?

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Go to "manage stories" and click on the story that you want to add a chapter to. Click the tab that says "content/chapters," then click "publish new chapter". Select the document you want from the doc manager and click "publish". You have a new chapter!

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How does the copy and paste option work?

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Highlight the sentences you want to copy then go to the typing space and hold down the cursor. It should say paste.

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Can I publish a story if I wrote it on Apple Pages?

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Yes. Copy and paste it into Google Docs. Download the document to your computer, and then upload it to the website.

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How can I upload an image for a story cover onto fanfiction.net?

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Log onto your account and go to "Image Manager-Manage." Your photo should be 300x450. Upload the file and then go to "Publish-Manage Stories" and find the appropriate story. Click "Select Cover Image." Choose the photo and click "Save Changes."

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Can I do this on a tablet?

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You can try; make sure to use the desktop version of the website. Keep in mind that it does not work on all tablets.

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How do I do submit my fanfiction on a mobile device?

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Go to the desktop mode of the site and then follow the instructions to publish.

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The document I want to publish isn't listed under the available documents. How do I get it there?

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Go to Doc Manager, which is under the Publish tab. There is a section called Create New Document. Decide whether you want to copy/paste a file or upload a file from your computer.Try File Upload, since you've probably been working on this on a computer. Choose the file and make sure the dot is on Story and not DocX. DocX documents cannot be published, as they are only for Beta Readers to see. Give the document a Label and Submit the Document. Documents stay Live for 90 days, and reset if you edit them.

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I have the right file, but it won't upload it onto FanFiction.net. How do I get it to?

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If you mean that your file wasn't able to be submitted for some reason, just go along with the copy and paste option.

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The Doc Manager doesn't save my changes when I fix the spacing on my story. How do I fix this?

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You have to click the save button, then your work will be saved. Also, make sure you save every now and then, because you could lose your writing piece.

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Can I publish a crossover story with more than 2 different series?

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Yes, you can have pretty much as many as you want. For example, I've seen one with at least 4 different characters from completely different universes, like Nightwing, some anime person, and a Game of Thrones character in the Elder Scrolls.

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Will i be able to see who commented and how many reviews I have? I left it in my description that I was up for ideas.

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You should be able to if you go to the Manage Stories section. Click on the review section and then you should be able to see any reviews.

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Every time I click Continue after choosing the category, I just get a blank white screen where the summary should be. What is happening?

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Most likely this is just a temporary glitch in the web page. I would try either using a different browser or waiting 30 minutes or so before trying again.

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How do I select a miscellaneous category?

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Just choose the category option that says "General."

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What do I do if the category I wrote for isn't on the list?

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You can contact Fanfiction.net and ask them to add it, or choose a similar category. Many sections have a spot for misc. categories.

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I just posted my fanfiction, but it doesn't show up when I search for it. Is something wrong?

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It can take up to four hours to your story to show up. But don't worry, it will show up sooner or later. If it doesn't, then contact the owners of the site.

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How do I add a cover image without getting into legal trouble?

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Use an image of your own, or hire or volunteer a friend to do it.

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What should I write my document in?

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Use Google Drive and write them in Google Docs, since you can just access the documents on any device when you log in using your Google account.

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How do you name the chapters?

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Once you published your story, go to "Manage Stories" > Choose your story > Click on the button "Content/Chapters" > You will find a list of chapters you have written > Click on the pencil icon next to the chapter to name it.

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How can I use my phone to make fan fiction?

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You can use an app such as Google Docs or ColorNote to write it. Be sure to save it so you can share it with others.

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How do I get rid of the computer code when I submit the story?

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You can resubmit the chapter to the doc manager, and then replace chapter content. You can also go back into the doc, and edit the code out before resubmitting.

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I tried to replace a chapter but it put it at the end instead of where I was replacing it to. How do I fix this?

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When you edit your story, you can choose either Post New Chapter or Replace/Update Chapter, then follow the instructions.

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How do I change the name (The title) of my story?

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Go into the 'Publish' category and select 'Manage Stories'. Then, click on the story you want to change the name of. It should bring up the story info and properties. Find where it says 'Title: (Story Name)' and click on the name of the story. Change the name to whatever it is you would like. Then scroll down until you see the 'Save Changes' button and click on that. Within 2 hours at the most, the title of the story on the site should have changed.

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