Well this recording was a long one, so we've separated it into two episodes! In this one, we give some history of AO3, as well as a how-to guide for new users. We also chime in with what we've been working on and some new fandoms we're following. Update from the future, "that going to be my entire personality for the next month" on Karen's part was a vast understatement.

Next time: our personal Do's and Don'ts for fanfic readers and writers.

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