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Welcome to The Sims Wiki's '''Fanon Namespace'''!<ref>A '''namespace''' consists of all the pages that begin with the same prefix. Any page that begins "Fanon:" is said to be in the Fanon namespace. For example, the page [[Bella Goth]] is not in the fanon namespace, whereas a page named <nowiki>[[Fanon:Bella Goth]]</nowiki> would be. On The Sims Wiki, all fanon content is kept in the Fanon Namespace, to keep it separate from other content.</ref> We look forward to seeing your ideas join our extensive and varied library of ''Sims'' fanon<ref>'''Fanon''' is the general term used to describe in-game player-created content. Fanon includes player-created Sims, families, neighborhoods, worlds, and lots, and storylines derived from those creations. Note that fanon is typically distinct from "custom content."</ref> and fan fiction content. However, before you begin bringing your ideas to life, we have a few pointers you might want to take into consideration, such as some rules and guidelines. After all, The Sims Wiki is an encyclopedia about The Sims series, and while we welcome fanon content and encourage editors to be creative in contributing their content, our main mission is to preserve and develop the canon<ref>'''Canon''' is the term used to describe EA and/or Maxis-created and thus "official" game content, including pre-created Sims, families, neighborhoods, worlds, and lots, and storlines derived from those creations.</ref> information. Because of this, we do have a few definite policies that we enforce regularly. We try to make these rules as easy to follow and understandable as possible. Our goal is to make sure that you are able to create excellent fanon content without negatively affecting other content on the wiki.
▲Welcome to The Sims Wiki's '''Fanon Namespace'''! We look forward to seeing your ideas join our extensive and varied library of ''Sims'' fanon and fan fiction content. However, before you begin bringing your ideas to life, we have a few pointers you might want to take into consideration, such as some rules and guidelines. After all, The Sims Wiki is an encyclopedia about The Sims series, and while we welcome fanon content and encourage editors to be creative in contributing their content, our main mission is to preserve and develop the canon information. Because of this, we do have a few definite policies that we enforce regularly. We try to make these rules as easy to follow and understandable as possible. Our goal is to make sure that you are able to create excellent fanon content without negatively affecting other content on the wiki.
==Before putting pen to paper (metaphorically speaking)==
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These are the pages detailing our regulations and rules. All are extensive, so you know exactly what to and what not to do. Remember to abide by the policies!
;Read and understand our [[The Sims Wiki:Policy#Fanon policy|fanon policies]]
We also have a few policies applying specifically to the Fanon Namespace. Many are already here, but be sure to take a look at the official policies anyway. If you have any questions, you can ask any [[The Sims Wiki:Administrators|Admin]]<ref>'''Administrators''', or '''Admins''', are elected members of the community who are entrusted with special abilities that will help them maintain order and civility on The Sims Wiki. These abilities include protecting and deleting pages, instantly undoing edits to reverse the effects of vandalism, and blocking users who break the rules of the wiki.</ref> or [[The Sims Wiki:Bureaucrats|Bureaucrat]]<ref>'''Bureaucrats''' are like administrators, except that they also hold the power to give other users special rights</ref>.
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Reading other users' fanon may help inspire you for your own! We recommend taking a look at a few examples before starting to write.
==Creating fanon, step by step==
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All fanon pages are located within the Fanon Namespace. This means that they all have a 'Fanon:' prefix to differentiate them from mainstream, canon articles. Example: [[Fanon:Ecclesiarchy]].
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;Step 2 - Add
This [[The Sims Wiki:Templates|template]]<ref>A
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It's always useful to add templates to the page. It helps to create a more organised look to the page. Here is a rundown of templates you can add.
Infoboxes help show the main information of a page, and make the page look more organized. [[:Category:Infobox_templates|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. {{t|Sim}} for Sims, {{t|NeighborhoodInfobox}} for Neighborhoods, etc.).▼
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:'''{{t|Fanon-uc}}'''
:Chances are, you won't be able to finish your fanon in one sitting! If you can, that's awesome, but if not, add the {{t|Fanon-uc}} template to the top (below the Property template) to let people know that you're still working on the page. This is to make sure administrators won't think you've abandoned the page and delete it. However, if it does end up being deleted, do not despair, as you can always ask an admin to un-delete it.
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:If your fanon deals with mature topics that other users may find offensive, be sure to add <nowiki>{{Adult}}</nowiki> to the top of the page.
==Post-creation==
;Check for comments
From time to time other users may decide to stop by an read your fanon. They may even choose to leave reviews and comments! Check back often to see what those comments are and take them into consideration.
;Edit your fanon
When you get reviews, you may want to make edits and/or revise your fanon based on the advice others have given you. As your writing skills improve, maybe even revisit the fanon and rewrite parts of it! Constant improvement is a good thing, so don't be afraid to change things.
;Get your fanon Peer Reviewed
We recommend that you get your fanon reviewed by the [[The Sims Wiki:Fanon Peer Review Team|Fanon Peer Review Team]]. They are a volunteer team of Reviewers who will always be happy to check over your work. They'll give your fanon a rating, upon which you can ask any Reviewer for more information on how to improve your fanon. If your fanon gets a good rating, it might even get featured in the near future!
==Removing fanon==
If you
==Tips==
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*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
==Glossary==
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