Got a story you want to tell, but don’t know where to start? Need some help figuring out a crucial scene or major plot point? Join 15-year fanfic veteran Vivid Syntax for a hands-on session of story-crafting. Bring a notebook or laptop and all your favorite story ideas!

How big is your fanfiction? A longer story should be handled differently than a shorter one. And even among “short” stories, small variations in length can have a huge impact on how much plot you can accommodate. Just remember, it’s not the size of your story that counts — it’s what you do with it! […]