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Hi I want to start writing a fanfic but I don't really know how to start writing the first chapter or how to start a chapter at all. Do you have any good tips?

Tips for writing a first chapter? I’m not gonna lie, I struggle with that so much :( It’s always first chapters and titles for me.

I have a few methods that usually work for me! Sometimes I just brainstorm with friends that already know about the story I’m trying to write, and they help inspire me for a first chapter.

Sometimes I go with the ‘just write’ method as well haha! I find that usually when I’m struggling to write a chapter, no matter which, it’s cause I’m overthinking it. I recommend reminding yourself that this is only the first draft! Ideally, you’re going to go back and edit, which means you’re going to find the ‘perfect’ way to start your fic eventually. No longer overthinking and just jotting down whatever is in my head for the scene works pretty well!

If you don’t know how you want to start the first chapter in any way, try looking at what the general plot idea you have is. For example with my fic, we knew we wanted to have Izuku being trapped in the Yakuza protecting Eri, but that’s only the middle portion, not the beginning. What I thought about after was, ‘okay, how do I want Izuku to get there?’ Which eventually helped me realize Izuku would get snatched by Rappa. Not only was it a good way to establish the general plot, but it also helped give background information and characterization.

I do this for most chapters that I start. I think about what I want to happen this chapter, try to figure out how to get to that point based off the last chapter, and go from there. If I don’t know what I want the chapter to be about, I think about what the next big event we’re leading up to is!

No clue if this was at all that helpful, and it’s SO MANY WORDS IM SO SORRY, but I hope this helped in any way! Feel free to ask another question if you need elaboration or anything. - Azalea

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Oh..? What is this…??? :]

(Art once again from the lovely Bean!! They put so much work on the plants lol)

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Finally you all get to know what happened to Izuku’s legs! Just like always, the next chapter will be posted very soon, and probably will be up by the time you see this!

Bean also drew this one so thanks Bean! <3

TW for fucked up looking legs idk 😭 potential body horror and censored nudity(?) warning below!

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Overhaul’s tattoo in Cost Of Everything, described in the newest chapter that’s going to be posted VERY soon, also drawn by Bean.

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Art Bean made of Eri’s mock Night Rabbit hoodie! I kept forgetting to post this hush-

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Just realized I never posted Izuku’s villain outfit. I described it like Izuku’s cannon vigilante outfit but with Overhauls purple feather boa thing, which I hope makes more sense when looking at it here. His design will change to something actually original eventually (already in the process of designing it for verrry future chapters), but for now, enjoy your hero killer!

(Don’t question why the line art looks weird I was trying something out

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Chapter 11 comes out in only a few hours, and honestly, I’m so incredibly excited for multiple reasons… :)

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Me trying to leave a comment on a fic I love but not knowing what to say

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WILL OVERHAUL KIDNAP SHINSOU!? I NEED ANSWERS! also i cant wait for your next post!

Wouldn’t you like to know, weather boy?

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Yoooo I love your guys fic so much! I binge read it recently and it's so so so so good!

Hehe thank you!! We’re having so much fun making it! I do have to stop myself from posting chapters early though 😔 it’s never Wednesday soon enough…

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Since AO3 is down enjoy some shitposts and doodles for Cost Of Everything! Update will happen eventually later today, once AO3 is back up.

AO3 come back bbg 😔

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Coming Soon…. Chapter 7: Rabbit of Caerbannog (Musutafu)

Aka I want to make stupid silly art that relates to these chapters! I’ll probably make some shit posts soon dw I’m just lazy

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In this weeks update, Chapter Six, Midoriya gets a tattoo to officially mark him as a member of the Yakuza. I have drawn how I imagine it in my head, though I’m absolutely horrible with drawing animals so it is not at all as good as it could be! - Azalea

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God I love making art for my stupid fan fictions, I’m going to be making so much ya’ll have no idea‼️‼️

Chapter 4 of I’ll Be Your Hero (At The Cost Of Everything) is out :]

- Azalea

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Come meet The Angst Quartet in all of our glory!

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Co-Owner One:

Name: Azalea

Pronouns: Star/It/They

Ao3: Finally_Free

Adores torturing Izuku Midoriya with piles of angst for no reason other than ‘teehee angst’. (And also because Eden hates it and I find their pain funny.)

ShinDeku (Shinso/Midoriya) Main Shipper (though I’m a multishipper so honestly all of them are fun)

Co-Owner Two:

Name: Bean, Dancing_Bean

Pronouns: Any

Ao3: little_clown

I like Undertale and MHA.

Co-Owner Three:

Name: Cherry

Ao3: PappyistheBest

Pronouns: She/They

Angst and fluff lover

Adorer of Eraser/Mic, Dadzawa/PapaMic, DadMare and the Bad-sanses.

The one who sits and shakes her head at the other two fellow feral writers, pretending that she isn't just as bad. - Enjoys leaving people on cliffhangers at the end of chapters.

Needs comments and reader reactions to live a good life.

Co-Owner Four:

Name: Eden / Eddie

Pronouns: They / Them, Он / Оно

Ao3 [and any other socials]: skyafied

I really like old gay men and toxic yuri

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We hope you enjoy our dumb ramblings, art, and fanfics!

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hi guys :) ❤️

Omg Dusty my beloved <3 - Azzy