non-fiction on the AO3?

[brightknightie]

Do people put non-fiction on the AO3? If so, what are the customs, conventions, and expectations for non-fiction on the AO3? (That is, what's the best approach?)

I've been thinking of putting my old Forever Knight reference materials -- that is, timeline, main character FAQs, minor character list, location list, etc. -- there, if that's appropriate and acceptable.

Thanks!

Comments

[ride_4ever]

I think you can post something like that tagged as meta, but you should check with the AO3 Support Team to be sure. (And I hope you do get to post it there.)

[brightknightie]

Thank you for the advice!

[greerwatson]

I'm not sure those things qualify as meta (unlike fannish essays, which definitely are allowed). I agree with ride_4ever, you should definitely check with the AO3 Support Team.

Also: if you want, I can upload them to the Forever Knight Website Archive. (These are definitely not things to lose.) On the other hand, relatively few people know of or check the Archive, unlike AO3. So, if you want them easily findable, AO3 would be better.

[brightknightie]

No, please, do not upload any of my work to your website. I would very much appreciate it if you would not do that. Thank you for asking. As you know, I've previously asked you to please remove things of mine that other people archived without my permission and which you subsequently uploaded, and you have communicated that it is too difficult to remove them.

Thank you for the AO3 advice; I appreciate it.

[greerwatson]

Of course. If you don't want them in the Archive, I shan't upload them.

[ride_4ever]

May I have a link to that Forever Knight Website Archive?

[greerwatson]

Forever Knight Website Archive

[thefruitbat]

It's really difficult to discern what they consider "fannish nonfiction" and what's not. I agree with greer, asking the Support Team might be the best way of action.

Didn't know about your site, bookmarking it now. :)

[brightknightie]

I appreciate the advice; thank you.

[havocthecat]

I certainly think those would count as meta, but if not (and whyever not???), perhaps the Fanlore folks could give you some good information on the fannish preservation of them that would allow you to retain control over your own materials? I have used those items previously - especially your timeline - and they've been incredibly helpful with fic projects of mine.

I have a Fanlore account and do the occasional bit of editing - very occasional. I am not an OTW volunteer. But please let me know if I can help in any way.

[brightknightie]

Thank you!

I haven't made any moves as yet, but I can certainly ask AO3 people what's permitted, and if turned down there, I can at the very least always put things here on DW and try to optimize their searchability.