Submission Rules

1. This is an archive for fan fiction based on the movies Underworld, Underworld: Evolution, and Underworld: Rise of the Lycans and the associated graphic novels and novelizations. This is a fan site in no way affiliated with Sony Pictures; no profit is being made and no copyright infringement is intended.

• All fic posted here should deal in some way with the characters, setting or fictional universe of the 'Underworld' series.
• Crossovers are very welcome; please specify the crossover fandom in the story summary.
• Fic based entirely on other fandoms is, as a general rule, inappropriate for this archive. Exceptions may be made on an individual basis at the sole discretion of the archivist (For example, if a series contains both Underworld crossovers and stories set entirely in a different fandom, the author may be permitted to post the entire series for the sake of continuity.) Please ask first before posting if you have any doubt about the appropriateness of your story.
• All pairings are welcome (within reason - please see 3. below for ethical guidelines). Canon pairings should be placed in the appropriate category. Non-canon pairings should be placed in either the "Het" or "Slash" categories, with the pairing specified in the summary.
• All submissions must be accompanied by a complete disclaimer. If a suitable disclaimer is not included, the archivist reserves the right to add a disclaimer. Repeat offenders may be subject to further action up to and including removal of stories and account.
  Sample Disclaimer

  Disclaimer: All publicly recognizable characters, settings, etc. are the property of their respective owners. The original characters and plot are the property of the author. The author is in no way associated with the owners, creators, or producers of any media franchise. No copyright infringement is intended.

2. The aim of this archive is to compile a collection of quality Underworld fanfic. To that aim, all fic posted here must adhere to the following basic standards:

• Proper English grammar and spelling are required, without exception. One or two errors per thousand words of story text are acceptable; repeated mistakes, sloppiness and overall poor writing quality are not.
• Netslang (e.g., "u" instead of "you") is unacceptable in any portion of the fic, including summary, author's notes and title.
• It must be evident that the author has made a reasonable attempt at coherent plotting, characterization and style. This will always be to some degree subjective, but as a general rule, if you would be embarrassed to submit it to a publisher or turn it in for a grade in English class, don't post it here. Caveats such as "This is my first fic and I know it sucks!" are no excuse - if you know it sucks, re-write it until it doesn't, then post it.

3. All fic posted here must adhere to the following basic ethical guidelines in terms of content. Fic found to be in violation of any of the following will be deleted without notice, and the author banned from the site.

• No story may depict or describe sexual activity involving minors (persons under the age of 18). Sexual activity between minors over the age of 15 may be referenced (in other words, may happen entirely off-screen without graphic description of any sexual acts) if it is presented in a manner relevant to the overall plot of the story and is in no way lewd. Any sexual activity involving minors under the age of 15, or sexual activity between adults and minors, may not be depicted, alluded to, or referenced in any way, except as part of a serious and thoughtful exploration of the topic of sexual abuse. Graphic descriptions of abusive acts or situations involving minors are strictly forbidden.
• Any depiction of or reference to rape, incest, or sexual abuse must occur in the context of a serious and thoughtful exploration of these topics, with respect for the damage caused by such acts in the lives of real people. No such act may ever be portrayed in a positive, romantic or morally neutral way.
• No story may in any way advocate or positively portray bigotry of any kind, including but not limited to hate/discrimination on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation.
• No story may feature any real person, living or dead. Public and/or historical figures (e.g., the President, King George III, etc.) may be referenced briefly in a non-slanderous manner, but may not be included in the story as characters. If your plot requires a public figure to play a major role, create a fictional character for the part.
• This list is not comprehensive, and the archivist reserves the right to append it at any time.

4. All stories must be rated appropriately, and labeled with appropriate warnings. The archivist reserves the right to increase a story's rating or add warnings if s/he feels the rating/warnings provided by the author are insufficient or inaccurate. The warnings are hopefully self-explanatory. The rating system is as follows:

• E - Elementary - suitable for all audiences. Contains no violence, sexuality or harsh language, and only morally positive and untroubling themes.
• T - Teen - unsuitable for children under 13. May contain harsh language, non-graphic violence or sexuality, and/or reference to adult situations and themes.
• A - Adult - unsuitable for children and teens under the age of 18. Focuses heavily on adult or troubling themes, and/or contains graphic violence or sexuality.
• M - Mature - readers are strongly cautioned. Deals with disturbing themes, extreme violence or other situations that may be offensive to some readers. (Any story rated M should be accompanied by at least one warning, so potential readers know why it has been given that rating.)

It should be further noted that while any content not in violation of the ethical guidelines (see 3. above) is acceptable within the context a well-written story, fic deemed by the archivist to be purely pornographic will be deleted. If your story contains a graphic sex scene, but also has a plot or other theme, that's fine. If your story is a graphic sex scene or series of such scenes and nothing else, this is not the place for it.

5. Titles and summaries should be as inoffensive as possible while still accurately describing the fic. No swearing, no graphic description of violence, sexuality or adult themes. "Deals with adult themes and violence - see Author's Note for complete summary" is an acceptable summary, if necessary.

6. Please use common sense in posting - put your story in the proper category and subcategory, make sure it's formatted such that it's easily legible, upload new chapters as chapters and not separate stories, etc. If you're confused or having trouble, ask for help.

7. Constructive criticism in reviews is appreciated, but there will be no flaming. A few pointers as to what differentiates the two:

• A constructive criticism is polite, respectful, and identifies a specific mistake, problem or concern within the story. It may also offer helpful advice in a non-demeaning fashion. Constructive criticism recognizes fellow fan authors, even new authors, as peers, and is not condescending.
• A flame is generically critical without identifying the reviewer's objection (e.g., "Your story is terrible!"), insulting to the author, uses abusive language, or criticizes an element of the story that is a matter of personal preference, such as pairing or theme.

Flaming will result in banning from the site; if the review is on the borderline between constructive criticism and flame, you will be issued one warning. When in doubt, err on the side of courtesy.

If you believe a story is in violation of the submission rules, please report it - don't flame it.

8. Plagiarism will not be tolerated, and will result in banning from the site.

9. Below are some links to helpful writing guides:

p/t collective Frequently Asked Questions List

Ms. Nitpicker: How To Write Almost Readable Fan Fiction

Dr. Merlin’s Guide to Fanfiction

Sandy and the Bitkahs present: The Big List of Fanfic Peeves

Arduinna's Chrestomathy

C. J. Cherryh’s Writerisms and other Sins: A Writer's shortcut to stronger writing

Tara K. Harper Writer's Workshop: First Person or Third?

Dakota State University Creative Writing: Fiction Writing Tips

Macedon’s The Craft of Writing

DangerMom's Handy-Dandy Grammar Guide

Watt Evans’ Laws of Fantasy (& More)