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boundbooksThe following information was written with a broad range of experiences in mind, from someone who is making Otter and Ferret their very first exchange or venture into fanworks, to an experienced exchange participant who just wants to know the details of Otter and Ferret's workings. As someone who was terribly confused by my first exchange sign-up, I decided to err on the side of too much information rather than too little.
What is Archive of Our Own?
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How do I sign-up for Archive of Our Own (AO3)?
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How do I post my work to the site/to a collection?
The best answers are over at the Archive of Our Own FAQ. Under Tutorials check out the tutorial for posting to a challenge.
What happens after I post it? Can I still edit it?
Yes! You can edit your work any time after posting it. If you wish to delete your work, we ask that you not do so and instead use Archive of Our Own's Orphaning option, which will render your work anonymous.
I won't be able to finish my gift before the deadline. How do I default on my assigntment?
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Odds and Ends
Do not select the option to 'lock' your work to AO3 members. That is the equivalent of access-locking or friends-locking your story, and it is not allowed for works in Otter and Ferret collections.
What is Archive of Our Own?
( Answer )
How do I sign-up for Archive of Our Own (AO3)?
( Answer )
How do I post my work to the site/to a collection?
The best answers are over at the Archive of Our Own FAQ. Under Tutorials check out the tutorial for posting to a challenge.
What happens after I post it? Can I still edit it?
Yes! You can edit your work any time after posting it. If you wish to delete your work, we ask that you not do so and instead use Archive of Our Own's Orphaning option, which will render your work anonymous.
I won't be able to finish my gift before the deadline. How do I default on my assigntment?
( Answer )
Odds and Ends
Do not select the option to 'lock' your work to AO3 members. That is the equivalent of access-locking or friends-locking your story, and it is not allowed for works in Otter and Ferret collections.
