Requests vs Contributions
Two ways to help grow OpenFiction - choose what works best for you.
Content Requests
Ask us to add something and we'll do the work.
- Quick to submit - just tell us what and why
- Community votes help us prioritise
- We add the content when we can
Contributions
Add the content yourself and help build the database.
- Content appears faster (after curator review)
- You control the details and accuracy
- Build reputation in the community
Coming soon - contribution tools are in development
Which should I choose?
Choose Content Requests if...
- You want to suggest something but don't have time to add all the details yourself
- You're not sure about some of the information (publication dates, character details, etc.)
- You want to see if others are interested before the content gets added
- You're new to OpenFiction and want to start simple
You'll be notified at each stage - when it's approved for voting, when we accept it, and when it's completed.
Choose Contributions if...
- You know the content well and can provide accurate, detailed information
- You want the content to appear in OpenFiction sooner
- You enjoy data entry and want to help build the database directly
- You want to earn reputation and potentially become a curator
Note: Contribution tools are coming soon. For now, please use content requests.
How they work together
Requests and contributions aren't mutually exclusive. You might request a book series, and later contribute character details once you've finished reading it. Or you might see a popular request and decide to contribute the content yourself.
Both help grow OpenFiction - requests tell us what people want, and contributions help us get there faster.
Common questions
Can I contribute if I already submitted a request?
Yes. If you submitted a request and later want to contribute the content yourself, you can. Let us know and we'll update the request status.
Do contributions skip the queue?
Sort of. Contributions still need curator review to ensure accuracy, but they don't compete with other requests for our team's time. So they often appear faster.
What if my contribution is rejected?
Curators might ask for changes if something's unclear or inaccurate. This isn't personal - it's how we maintain quality. You can revise and resubmit. Repeated quality issues might affect your reputation, but honest mistakes are expected, especially when you're starting out.
When will contribution tools be available?
We're working on contribution tools now. In the meantime, use content requests to let us know what you'd like to see added.