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Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 6:59 pm
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If there's no summary, and improper formatting (text walls, text alignment on the right), chances are I'm not even going to start.
I know there are some people wondering why I want to read a summary before the story, because I'm always asked why every time I mention that. Well, I'm a pertty picky reader, and I'd like to know what I'm getting into before reading. One advantage to having a summary is that you can get a reader interested in your story right away.
In regards to improper formatting: I have a 22" screen with IE on one half and Microsoft Word on the other, and text walls are a pain to read (split screen and full). A lot of people are deterred from reading a story if there are text walls, so before you post your story, preview your post to make sure it looks right.
So there's my answer, what's yours?
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Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 7:04 pm
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Eloquent Conversationalist
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Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 7:10 pm
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Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 7:10 pm
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Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 7:23 pm
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Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 7:35 pm
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Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 8:00 pm
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Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2010 8:03 am
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Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2010 8:53 am
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Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2010 10:25 am
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Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2010 11:47 am
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Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2010 11:47 am
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Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2010 12:04 pm
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Raincrow Length is a definite factor. Unless I've specifically agreed to read and critique someone's writing for the long-haul, I don't normally like having to read more than a few pages. (This obviously doesn't hold for when I'm reading novels for pleasure.) Text walls make me abandon hope. I also hate seeing really badly formatted pieces or stories with atrocious grammar. If I have a print copy of something, I can just mark their grammar all to hell with a red pen, but it's not as simple to point out mistakes over the internet. Cliche dialogue will also turn me off, as will people saying "aye" in a fantasy setting. I've avoided reading whole books just because I skimmed through and noticed characters saying "aye" too much. Call it residual damage from reading the Inheritance books.
Whats wrong with 'aye'? XD Just a question dont worry I'm not getting at you (^_^). I personally, being Scottish, use 'aye' almost daily as a slang substitute for 'yes/yeah'.
Depending on the book and setting It can add to the feel of the book, say one of your characters has a Scottish accent, something that fits well in a fantasy setting and 'ye olde' languages for commoners. would it still put you off? I've read a book written entirely in glaswegian XD was pretty funny when I geot into it. The auther was Christopher Brookmyre incase you wanna look it up razz the book was called "A Big Boy Did It and Ran Away"
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Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2010 12:39 pm
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Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2010 3:11 pm
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Giyari Raincrow Length is a definite factor. Unless I've specifically agreed to read and critique someone's writing for the long-haul, I don't normally like having to read more than a few pages. (This obviously doesn't hold for when I'm reading novels for pleasure.) Text walls make me abandon hope. I also hate seeing really badly formatted pieces or stories with atrocious grammar. If I have a print copy of something, I can just mark their grammar all to hell with a red pen, but it's not as simple to point out mistakes over the internet. Cliche dialogue will also turn me off, as will people saying "aye" in a fantasy setting. I've avoided reading whole books just because I skimmed through and noticed characters saying "aye" too much. Call it residual damage from reading the Inheritance books. Whats wrong with 'aye'? XD Just a question dont worry I'm not getting at you (^_^). I personally, being Scottish, use 'aye' almost daily as a slang substitute for 'yes/yeah'. Depending on the book and setting It can add to the feel of the book, say one of your characters has a Scottish accent, something that fits well in a fantasy setting and 'ye olde' languages for commoners. would it still put you off? I've read a book written entirely in glaswegian XD was pretty funny when I geot into it. The auther was Christopher Brookmyre incase you wanna look it up razz the book was called "A Big Boy Did It and Ran Away"
The only time I have a problem with the use of 'aye' is when it is used improperly. Of course, anything used improperly will make me stop reading.
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