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Is it possible to edit on deviantArt after uploading?

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Yes, you can edit your art or writing. Go to the piece that you want to edit and click the "Edit" button near the top right of the page. This will take you back to the submission page and allow you to edit.

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How do you submit writing?

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Go to "submit." You then have the option to either "choose a file to upload" or "enter writing." Since you want to upload writing, choose "enter writing." You can use this for fan fiction or normal stories.

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How do I mail somebody on Deviantart for permission to use their art?

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Go to the person's page and click on the "Send note" option.

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How do I block people on deviantArt?

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You put your cursor over your profile and click "Settings." Once you're in settings, find the Personal section on the side and click "General." Scroll down underneath the Regional settings to the blocked users setting; enter their username in the box. To block more than one person, you have to press the enter key and go onto another line for another person. You can unblock them by removing their name.

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How do I make a drawing on deviantArt?

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You can't make art on deviantArt, but you can upload art. You will need to use a program like Photoshop, MediBang, etc. to draw the art you wish to upload.

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How do I upload a drawing I made on paper to deviantArt?

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Just take a good clear photo of the drawing or scan it, then upload it under a category (or sub'-category).

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What category is used for submitting a picture of your cosplay?

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To submit a cosplay-photo, go to "Photography" > "People and Portraits" > "Cosplay". Then just submit the photo/picture.

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How do I add a picture for a comment?

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Copy and paste the picture you want to post by highlighting the picture in blue and pressing ctrl and c. Then, click where you want to post and press ctrl and v to paste it there. On some websites, such as wikiHow, this won't work.

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Can I change my username on deviantArt? If so, how?

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Yes, you can. As of now only people with core memberships have that ability. You can purchase core with points or real life money. If you don't want to pay, make a new account, then announce the new username on your old account so people know to follow you over there.

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How do I upload a picture from Paint Tool SAI?

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When saving your picture, choose" Save As" and under "Type" (.sai is the default), choose .png (you can choose another format that deviantArt accepts, .jpg, but it tends to be lower quality and does not allow you to make your pictures transparent). So, to clarify, "Save As," click the "Type "drop-down menu, choose .png, and save. Then you can upload the .png file to deviantArt!

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What can I do for my favorite picture of DA?

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You can easily add it to your favorites by clicking on the "Add to Favorites" button, which appears next to the deviation/drawing/photo.

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Where can it show which email account I'm connected with while using deviatArt?

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Go to your profile settings, then go to General. It should show your email address right there under the label Email.

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How do I find a particular artist on deviantArt?

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Click the search tab on the top left corner of the screen and type in the person's deviantArt username.

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Can I upload a picture from a sketchbook onto deviantArt?

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Yes, you can. When submitting art, there is the option to choose a file to submit, and you may choose a picture from your photo album on a mobile device, or your computer/laptop. Make sure the photo of your sketchbook is clear and not blurry.

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How can I put emojis on DeviantArt?

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At the bottom of your writing box, there should be a button that says "Add Media." Click that and you will be able to add emotes/emojis, as well as various other known writing extensions.

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