The Sims Wiki:Fanon Creation

The Sims Wiki has adopted specific rules for creating Fanon content. Fanon content creators are expected to know and to follow these rules. Failure to follow fanon rules could compromise the encyclopedic quality of the Wiki, and may result in deletion of a creator's fanon, as well as possible warnings or blocks.

Before creating fanon
You may not create fanon content without first registering and logging in - we attribute all fanon content to its original creator, so that person must have an account. If you are not a registered contributor, click here to register an account with Wikia (it's free). Once you've registered, be sure to log in every time you edit the wiki or within the Fanon Namespace. There are a number of rules that apply across all of The Sims Wiki, and all are detailed in our wiki's policies. We have specific rules which apply to fanon content. Many of the rules are being summarized here, but be sure to read over the official policies anyway, and direct any questions you may have about them to an Administrator or a Bureaucrat. You may find that it's easier to write fanon when you have seen others for inspiration. Feel free to read other users' fanon to get a glimpse of what fanon is supposed to look like.
 * Register an account and log in
 * Read The Sims Wiki's policies
 * Read and understand our fanon policies
 * Read other users' fanon (optional)

Creating fanon
All fanon must be put in the proper place. When creating fanon pages, be sure that every fanon page begins with Fanon:  so it is placed correctly.
 * Create all fanon in the Fanon Namespace

Additionally, you can use the handy box below to create new articles. Type in the title of your fanon after the "Fanon:" prefix. (e.g. Fanon:Foo Bar)

width      = 40 default= Fanon: preload=Template:Property/preload buttonlabel = Create fanon article

This template gives a notice to readers notifying them who created the content. If you use the 'Fanon Content' layout, this template will already be added automatically. If not, add to the page.
 * Add to your page.

This is, undoubtedly, the most important part of creating fanon. Be sure to write as much as you can to make your fanon understandable and interesting, and make sure you use correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization. Separating the information by section (such as "History") helps organize the page.
 * Add information to your page.

Infoboxes help show the main information of a page, and make the page look more organized. Here is a list of infoboxes available for use. Be sure to choose one that is relevant to what your page is about (i.e. Sim for Sims, NeighborhoodInfobox for Neighborhoods, etc.).
 * Add an infobox to your page.

If you have other things going on, and won't be able to fully complete your fanon immediately, add to the top of your page. This lets other users know that you're fanon is under construction and won't be finished until later. However, do not just leave on your page and leave for more than a month. If you do, your unfinished fanon will surely be deleted.
 * Under Construction

If you are still writing your fanon, place to the top of the page. This lets users know that the story is ongoing and will change over time.
 * Evolve

If your fanon deals with mature topics that other users may find offensive, be sure to add to the top of the page.
 * Adult

After creating fanon
Make sure you listen to what users have to say about your fanon. Take into consideration any suggestions they may have.
 * Receive and access reviews

After receiving reviews, you may want to adjust your fanon to what the users suggested. However, this is completely optional.
 * Make adjustments to fanon (optional)

Removing fanon
If you no longer wish to continue a fanon, you can simply abandon it by placing on the page. We recommend users mark fanon as abandoned as opposed to simply deleting it. However, if you wish to delete a fanon and remove it from public view, add to the page and an administrator will delete it shortly.

Tips

 * Make sure your fanon gains an audience before you create all your chapters. It can be intimidating for readers to find a fanon series with many chapters already released.
 * Create a chapter release schedule to keep your audience's attention. Make sure it does not span over long periods of time, such as months, since the audience's attention would easily be lost. Similarly, make sure it does not span over very short periods of time, such as 1-2 days, since the audience would be unable to keep up with the fanon. A weekly schedule is preferred.