Your First Request
How to ask us to add new content to OpenFiction.
Step by step
- Go to the Requests page
- Click the "Request" button
- Choose what type of content you're requesting (book, series, character, etc.)
- Fill in the title and tell us why it should be added
- Optionally add reference links (like Wikipedia or Goodreads pages)
- Click "Send your request"
You'll need to sign in to send a request.
What happens next
- Your request starts as "Pending Review" - only you and our curators can see it.
- A curator will check it within a few days and either approve it for voting or let you know if there's an issue.
- Once approved, your request appears on the public list where anyone can vote for it.
- We review popular requests and decide which ones to work on.
You'll receive notifications at each stage so you always know what's happening.
Tips for a good request
Be specific
"Add the Mistborn series by Brandon Sanderson" is much better than "Add some fantasy books". Include the author name and any other details that help us identify exactly what you mean.
Explain why
A brief reason helps curators understand the value. "Large cast of characters that's hard to track across books" is more compelling than no explanation at all.
Check first
Search the existing requests before submitting to avoid duplicates. If someone has already requested the same thing, vote for their request instead.
Want to learn more?
Read about how voting works, request statuses, or what to expect.
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