So RoyalRoad updated their email notifications in the last week. It took them a few days to get it right - but now their new system includes a link to the main story, not just the chapter. The problem is the link is formatted like:
(Putting it into a code box, because it's large)
Is there any way that fanficfare can use that link through email and use it? It would make for easier updates. It doesn't seem likely, as it would have to visit the redirect link before it's changed to the story link, so I don't hold much hope. I did decide it was best to ask rather than just assume it wasn't possible.