Shikigami Dance: Naruto/BNHA Crossover

Tips For Potential Fanfic Writers

I just thought I'd post a page with tips for new fanfic writers. (I'm not the fanfic guru or anything, just my own personal feedback on different methods and techniques on how to create a good fanfiction)

I also listed a series of different Quirks for BNHA fanfics. I know I'd never get to write fanfics with them myself, so here they are for people to take freely. If any already exists in another story, I'm sorry, I didn't know. If they are original enough, I relinquish them to you all. If you do use them, let me know so I can check out the stories!

If anyone wants to ask a few questions, I am willing to help as best I could. Because of school, however, I may not answer immediately.

I am not criticizing anyone's works. This is just friendly advice for those who want it.

Tips

Make use of official wiki pages.

Goldmines of information, wiki pages can be what helps make your story if properly utilized.

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Use simple grammar and spelling apps.

There are free apps for phones and computers that are compatible with Quotev that automatically check for spelling and grammar errors. Personally, I use a free version of Grammarly. DO NOT depend on the apps to proofread (unless that is a feature)

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Proofread your work.

Only you really know what you want, so double check before publishing. The best method is to wait a short time after writing it down before proofreading. You can be surprised by what you missed before.

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Don't play too much in the grey.

There has to be a clear set of black and white in some areas. Too much blurriness between the two can make the story monotonous. Masterful writers (writers at a level I can never achieve) are the only ones who can do so properly. Let's just say this is an area of writing that requires lots of insight and creativity.

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Pitfalls to Avoid

Do not have a character's name as (Y/N), (L/N), (M/N), Etc. Same with description.

Lots of people do this and to be honest, many of them write some of my favorite fanfictions. This could also be seen as lazy or could be distracting to the reader. I know finding a name is very hard sometimes but in the end, it's worth it. A proper name helps flesh out the character and makes them even more unique.The same goes for hair color/length and eye color. Just any feature of the character should be decided by the author and not be put as (H/C), (E/C), (S/C), etc, etc, etc... It's the same as with the name and could make visualizing the character very difficult.

Be realistic, but not too realistic. 

Details are key. If a fanfic is in the real world, a few google searches can mean everything when making certain situations more true to life. Don't drastically change the world or fictional universe too drastically without a good reason.You also want to be fun, don't be too intent on being realistic.

Research stuff you do not understand.

This could save you confusion, rewriting, and tons of embarrassment. For example, if you are not familiar with how certain stab wounds or illnesses affect people, look it up. Details can make the story more gripping for the readers. A Little Disturbing Example: Getting stabbed in the arm can actually be highly lethal in some cases. If you got stabbed in the wrist, the severed nerves could permanently cause the thumb to fold over the palm of your hand, completely paralyzed.