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I don't like whole lyrics quoted in the story. But I used one, once... In The Broken Road I have a scene with a music background - at the very late party. The song is suggestive and some short, broken sentences or words depict action quite well. In my humble opinion, at least When used skillfully, everything can be turned into advantage, as well as into a washout

Well, Karl May had never been to America As long as you can make people believe your story, it's okay. Unfortunately, many writers don't have even the basic knowledge about what they try to put in their stories. Research + imagination + general personal experience (let's call it "a general knowledge and awareness - yes, this is the crucial part - of life") = good content If an author lacks any of these, their fable lacks... something

Okay, we have another chapter ready Quite dramatic, I'd say...

Sex is a part of a plot. So the place and time you put it in depends on its role in your story. You can start your story with sex, or wait with it for 10 chapters. Think about a good story as a whole. Well, if you want to attract people looking for a story, not just sex

oh, i forgot to mention that you can enjoy the next chapter already helloooo?! anybody here? huh, I don't know if any one comes here at all

Let's see... High school fics (Maybe because of it I've started my own, that generally manages to escape traps I find in this kind of stories. I kinda like this particular one ) Rapes. I just don't like them. There's nothing romantic in rape. The only story I could read about it is a serious drama, dealing with traumas and deep wounds. Minors involved in sex. Stop. My list is very long so there is no sense in going on with it here. Actually, I could sign under your list too In fact I don't like majority of stories I come across. I have high expectations as a reader and I need an interesting, mature story, with interesting, multidimensional characters. Blood and bones. Not air and overflowing emotions

Well, I get them out of the blue The very first thing that comes to my mind. Or sometimes, when I need something less usual, I just browse through names tables and pick one that is "normal" but kinda rare. That's it. And for fantasy characters (I don't have them on aff yet, but just wait! ), I try to put some letters together and take what sounds good. Not "romantic", or cliche, but good. Interesting. Sometimes disturbing.

OH, YEAH! I love it mean (well, sometimes)

no, no, no... something more "cold", please like: "I thought you'd do much better", he said, slowly putting on his pants. With an expression of infinite derision written all over his face he slipped a cigarette in between his lips and lit it with somewhat studied solemnity, like a candle on a passion's grave.

Sure, I have plenty of ideas but I try to keep them under control. It's me who's the master, right? I like having two stories "opened". I write a chapter for one, and then, to have a break, I finish a chapter for the other. It works. Anything else that comes to my mind, and it does, in huge amounts, I organize into folders for future stories In every story-to-be folder I have a file "notes" and I throw all my ideas, thoughts, etc in there.

okay, I've uploaded the next chapter I wonder why no one ever wants to discuss in Promote a Story forum... if you feel like asking/arguing/suggesting/changing/getting angry... do it here

Will it be hypocritical if I say 'yes'? I mean, I'm an author, I write m/m stories. And I beg to claim that my writing doesn't suck, although it surely isn't perfect and I try my best to improve. It's a general rule in the world: high quality is something rare by definition. It relates to education, politics, writing and everything else So just try to wade through tons of poor quality productions to find something that satisfy your taste There's nothing more you can do

Just to make it clear: I do not complain about the number of reviews. I love them and I'm very grateful to the readers who let me know their opinions. I feel really lucky as they are my driving force I'm just pretty sure there's a lot to do to improve my writing. Style, language, story flow, descriptions... I believe that critical reviews are the engine of improvement, together with positive reviews of course (yeah, as a writer I need 'good words' as much as my lungs need air ). And about a hit count... I wonder how you do that to have a number reaching tens of thousands Maybe a good summary is a key? I've no idea, really...

Actually, what I don't like the most, huh, even hate, is that I don't get reviews from people who don't like my stories. Sure, I understand if it's just not the kind of fable you like and despite that fact alone, you have nothing in particular to say to me. That's cool with me. However, although "I don't like this story" isn't extremely helpful, true, it still says something All the more, if you don't like my writing for the reason, let's say - I'm too descriptive, too chaotic, I use odd language, I complicate things too much... whatever, I'd love to hear it. When I compare the hit count and the number of reviews, I can see that for circa 40 people only one gives me their impression. Then I think to myself that 39 out of 40 might not like the story, actually. Sure, maybe the statistics isn't that black, but... So I keep wandering in the darkness, trying to figure out my weaknesses, and hoping that writing itself can result in enough of improvement.

I haven't read your stories so I can't refer to them, but you might consider different moods as well. Sex is different when people are tired, excited, angry, safe, horny, sad... We express various states of soul and mind by sexual behavior Many things are somewhat repetitive in real life, like shopping, working, brushing your teeth, but you don't describe it in your stories again and again The same goes for sex. Sex scenes included in the fiction only because you want them to be there, can be boring. They must mean something; introduce new light, new quality... Well, that's how I see it

Well, that's true that you always have exceptions. However, in general I believe that not quantity, but quality is a key. Too many words, too many descriptions make the scene 'thinner' and dilute intensity. When I read too long scenes, as well as too long stories (yes, I believe there exist something like too long story; it is the one that is lengthened simply to make it... longer, without any meaningful matter to be conveyed), I get tired. I know at least a couple of very long stories, very promising at the beginning, that got me tired after 10, 15, 20 chapters - nothing new was coming, nothing important was being said. No real development. Only dwelling in emotions that were not fresh anymore and waffling Give me a good shot, not a drip

Here we go with the continuation The next chapter is waiting for your judgment.

the next chapter is waiting for your attention, time, and opinion

I'm fast now. Really fast. Next part is up! Enjoy

it's so simple, yet so touching "He forgives you the slip, if you continue the climb." I love this...

The next chapter is ready to get read

finally I present you with the new chapter

I'm happy to announce that the next chapter is waiting for your attention

oh, that's SO mary sue why can't they both love her? or why should she choose the one who loves her? life is like that - not always fair and not everyone gets what they deserve PS oh, that was just my small inner demon speaking don't mind it. and the song is awesome