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ChaoticQueen Since: Mar, 2011
2016-11-15 21:53:10

"I know this is looked down on, but Imma do it anyway."

In all honesty though, asking people to look at your work just makes them less interested in it. Trust me on that as a former fanfiction writer myself.

tsstevens Since: Oct, 2010
2016-11-16 02:55:48

Put it up on fanfic.net or Archive of our Own and see what people make of it, how many view and like it. Go screw about on the Writers Block part of the forum with your ideas for feedback. Get into discussion on the work your fic is based on and see if you can say about what you've written. But just saying something like, "Hey I have a story I want you to read and review," it's valid but as said weak tactics. Better to put it up or seek out writing advice where you can show your work.

Currently reading up My Rule Fu Is Stronger Than Yours
CrypticMirror Since: Jan, 2001
2016-11-16 03:59:28

You could always draw up a works page for it and crosswick widely, eventually someone will come across it and read it. Remember though The Fic May Be Yours, but the Trope Page Is Ours

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Fighteer MOD (Time Abyss)
2016-11-16 06:42:04

It is not the purpose of TV Tropes to advertise for readers. That an article exists for a work should be an indication that someone has read/watched/played it and thinks it's worth troping. Self-pimping is frowned upon. If you want people to discover your work, use the channels made available by your publication venue (fanfiction.net, youtube, deviantart, etc.).

"It's Occam's Shuriken! If the answer is elusive, never rule out ninjas!"
Gideoncrawle Since: Dec, 2012
2016-11-16 07:17:44

There are also certain forum threads under the Fan Fiction heading where promoting one's own fics is allowed or even encouraged. The thread titled "Promote your fanfic", for example.

Bigotry in the name of inclusion is still bigotry.
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