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;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]] or [[The Sims Wiki:Bureaucrats|Bureaucrat]].
;ReadTake a look at other users' fanon (optional)!
Reading other users' fanon may help inspire you for your own! We recommend taking a look at a few examples before starting to write.
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.
 
==Creating fanon, step by step==
;CreateStep all1 fanon- inNaming the Fanon Namespacepage.
All fanon pages are located within what is called the Fanon Namespace. This means that they all have a 'Fanon:' prefix to differentiate them from mainstream, canon articles. Example: [[Fanon:Ecclesiarchy]].
All fanon must be put in the proper place. When creating fanon pages, be sure that every fanon page begins with ''Fanon:<name of page>'' so it is placed correctly.
 
AdditionallyAlternatively, youbelow canis usean thearticle handycreation box, belowwhich you can use to create new fanon articles.! TypeBe sure to type in the titlename of your fanonarticle '''after''' the "Fanon:" prefix! (e.g. '''Fanon:Foo Bar''')
 
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;Step 2 - Add <nowiki>the ''{{Propertyt|{{subst:REVISIONUSERProperty}}}}</nowiki>'' template to your page.
This [[The Sims Wiki:Templates|template]] giveslets aeveryone noticeelse toknow readers notifying themjust who createdwrote the contentawesome fanon they are about to read. If you usecreated the 'Fanonarticle Content'through the layoutcreate-box, thisthe template will already be added automaticallypreloaded. If not, add <nowiki>{{Property|{{subst:REVISIONUSER}}<your username here>}}</nowiki> to the top of the page.
 
;AddStep information3 to- Write your page.fanon!
This is, undoubtedlywithout any doubt, the most important partand fun bit ofin creating fanon. Be- writing the fanon itself! Make sure toyou write as much as you can to make your fanon understandable and interesting,. and makeMake sure you use correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalizationcapitalisation. Separating theyour informationfanon byinto sectionsections (such as "History") helpsif organizeit's an 'informational' article, or chapters if it's a story, will help you organise the page and it'll also make it easier to edit, because you can edit individual sections later.
 
;AddStep an4 - Add infoboxtemplates to your page.
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.).▼
 
:'''Infoboxes'''
;Under Construction
▲:Infoboxes help showto thecreate maina informationsummary of athe page, and to 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.).
If you have other things going on, and won't be able to fully complete your fanon immediately, add <nowiki>{{Fanon-uc}}</nowiki> 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 <nowiki>{{Fanon-uc}}</nowiki> on your page and leave for more than a month. If you do, your unfinished fanon will surely be deleted.
 
:'''{{t|Fanon-uc}}'''
;Evolve
: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.
If you are still writing your fanon, place <nowiki>{{Evolve}}</nowiki> to the top of the page. This lets users know that the story is ongoing and will change over time.
 
:'''{{t|Evolve}}'''
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:If youryou fanonare dealsstill withwriting mature topics that otheryour users may find offensivefanon, beanother sureuseful template to adduse is <nowiki>{{AdultEvolve}}</nowiki>. toThis thelets topusers ofknow that the pagestory is ongoing and will change over time.
 
:'''{{t|Adult}}'''
: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.
 
==After creating fanon==
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*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.
 
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