FanStory

I have been a member of FanStory for six months. The contests are fun. The community is very supportive. I share my poetry almost daily now. I enjoy the comments that other writers write about it. Subscriptions are with PayPal so it's easy to cancel a subscription. But not planning on doing that anytime soon. It's a fun site whether you are new to writing or a long time writer.

Please note: Fan Story does not provide a receipt for your purchase so I can't show one.
I accidentally subscribed to this when I was joining "Winning Writers," a free contest consortium. And even though I paid a full subscription that was supposed to cover all contest entry fees, they immediately ask for a small amount for "judges' fees" if you want to submit an entry. And they reveal that they don't actually cover all subscription fees. It's a scam. Beware. Very limited customer service.

I have been a member of Fanstory for about 8 months now and it's been a nice experience. I usually find myself only writing casually; mostly to kill time as a hobby. I stumbled upon this website by chance and I have to say, my hobby has turned into a passion. I started off by joining cash prize contests just for the heck of it, and although I didn't win any to begin with, the feedback I received from other members really improved the overall quality of my work going forward. Beyond that, it was the praise I had received from said members that encouraged me to put more time and effort into writing. For all amateur writers out there, or even those with experience, Fanstory is a reasonably priced platform to help you not only improve your skills but also connect to fellow creative minds. Highly recommend

I found that some pieces needed serious editing rather than a few words of review, but the site is not set up for editing, so editing was painstakingly laborious. Sometimes I was thanked for my work and a few times told "to each his own," even though the writing read like sixth grade. I joined for a year hoping to get my money back at least, and I never won anything. I also found the emphasis on poetry a bit tiresome. Word of caution: Once you've submitted a story or poem to FanStory it is considered published, and most pubs don't accept already published material or, if they do, don't pay much if anything.

A friend told me about Fanstory because I began creative writing as a form of stress relief over the past year. It's given me a space to do that and ideas for things to write about with all the contests. I don't really care if I win them, but it gives my writing more of a purpose. No complaints overall so far.

This is a unique and fun platform for new to experienced writers. I enjoy the experience of sharing my writing with others for detailed feedback. Really nice people comment on my writing. The contests are fun and can be challenging. Support is good to answer questions as I was a little confused when I first joined. Overall highly recommend it.

I took a somewhat circuitous route to becoming an author.
I have been writing small poems since the late 1950's.
I wanted to be a songwriter like my idol Smokey Robinson.
Living in Detroit, I was well aware of his route to fame.
However, I never learned how to play an instrument so I opted instead to convert my lyrics into poems.
I never received any formal training in poetry writing so, although I received praise, my efforts were pretty much amateurish.
Then I discovered FanStory. The reviews, the suggestions, the examples I was able to avail myself of, turned me into an author.
I still have much to learn, but I am no longer embarrassed by the quality of my output or lack thereof.
My thanks go out to the site administrators of FanStory and all of its talented pool of author/members.
I have published several books of poetry since becoming a member of FanStory.

I think the majority of the five star reviews given to FanStory on this site were written by the guy who owns it. Either that, or by people who have not yet figured out what a scam it is, and are thrilled by the "fluff" reviews other members provide as a means of earning themselves points they can use to promote their own work. Please carefully read the post of those who rated FanStory three stars or less, because they tell the true story. In any case, don't waste any money joining this site or paying to have your work promoted. See how well the site works for you if you aren't pumping money into it, and make your own decision after figuring out how it really works.

I have been a member for about a year now and I'm so glad I discovered it. Fanstory is a great community to be a part of and the contests are a lot of fun. If you're looking for a creative outlet/place to express yourself through your writing and get good feedback, I highly recommend.

It's a terrific place to share your writing. You get feedback for everything you write. I've been a member for three years and still enjoy it. I share your poems. I enter the contests. And most of all I've met a lot of friends. Terrific place for writers or those just getting started with writing.

The site itself is fine. However, my issues with Fanstory are how challenging (or more accurately, impossible) they make cancelling a subscription. I signed up directly with a credit card, not PayPal. While on PayPal, there are ways to individually cancel, there is no such option on credit card. The site does NOT have a mange subscription option or anything of the sortd. Naturally, I sent multiple emails over the months to try and get my money back; they have literally replied to none of them. I first contacted them about cancelling 5 months ago in September, and have frustratingly watched $10USD drain out of my account each month for a site I do not use. Unless you intend to sign up for life, I wouldn't recommend this website.

I joined for the contests. There are many contests to enter. But I
Stayed for the friendships that I made. When I first joined I was
Nervous about the feedback I'd receive from other writers. But I was
Pleasantly surprised. Everyone was welcoming and encouraged me. I
Expected mean reviews for some reason, but that wasn't the case. The
Writing contests encourage you to try new forms of writing especially
For poetry. They can be a challenge. The site offers a supportive
Place for you to share your writing. I recommend it to everyone.

So there are word count limits on various submissions that are not properly labeled as limits rather they say "recommended". There will be an non-descriptive error, that will require you to contact support. The site itself is a technical nightmare, the banner reads "Since 2000" which is roughly the last time the site appears to have been updated. It wont let you try to submit until AFTER you have paid a significant subscription fee.

The site is unintuitive, technically faulty, and intentionally obstructive. I lost $100USD, DO NOT USE THIS SITE.

Based on many years experience in literary criticism and several years on Fanstory, I believe that most writers on this site believe in its fundamental literary purpose. The vast majority seek honest reviews to enable them to progress to the next level with their writing.

To be generous, your piece lacks literary qualities that might otherwise commend it. It is not original, it is not creative literary art--it is your rambling prayer, lacking lyricism, personification, metaphorical reference, alliteration, et. Al.

There are many sites available to accommodate those who wish merely to drone on about political or religious beliefs. Click on them, and rant, as you please.

This is a literary site. Most writers here earnestly want constructive literary reviews. Perhaps you should consider another venue for your "work."

I have been a member of FanStory for twelve years and have found it to be a rich resource of expertise, knowledge and camaraderie. For a nominal fee, members are able to interact with a dynamic international community of writers endorsing a common goal: to share their writing, skills, and life experience.

The membership is diverse and comprised of many demographics some of which include students between school years, to seniors, to people learning English as a second or third language; all bringing their unique background and culture to the group.

Many activities are offered including class instruction, daily prompts, in addition to member-sponsored, and site contests. There is also a Lock and Key feature where like-minded members can work in a private room on group projects. There is a Quality Seal committee that offers their professional expertise if a member is seeking to publish, and monthly awards are made available for outstanding efforts.

The site is responsive to member requests and continuously makes improvements to ensure that features are user friendly and accessible on any device. In this time of massive competition to capture the attention of readers and writers around the world, FanStory is definitely a top contender in the arena.