My first published short story (free excerpt for you guys!)

[CSConnor]

Thanks for the notifications, I didn't realise that this wasn't how one should post in this section. Sorry!

 

[CSConnor]

No love for unfinished stories? C'mon, feedback will be rewarded with life-long love and hugs!

 

[sr71plt]

A. The discussions for stories on Literotica are really for stories posted to Literotica (not some competitor story service).

B. There's a place to announce published works by Literotica authors--at the top of the Authors Hangout (but you're not a Literotica author, so see A)

C. It's a pretty big chunk of stuff for someone to read knowing it's just a teaser on something they have to go elsewhere and buy to get the whole thing--especially since there are thousands of free reads right here on Literotica--contributed by people who paid their dues in story contributions here.

D. It's not formatted in a reader-friendly way anyway--it needs separations between paragraphs. It's just a bad-on-the-eyes wall of words as given.

E. After going through A-D, if someone was really interested in reading it, they probably would have by now. I doubt that bumping it is going to make a lot of difference.

 

[_Lynn_]

A. The discussions for stories on Literotica are really for stories posted to Literotica (not some competitor story service).

B. There's a place to announce published works by Literotica authors--at the top of the Authors Hangout (but you're not a Literotica author, so see A)

C. It's a pretty big chunk of stuff for someone to read knowing it's just a teaser on something they have to go elsewhere and buy to get the whole thing--especially since there are thousands of free reads right here on Literotica--contributed by people who paid their dues in story contributions here.

D. It's not formatted in a reader-friendly way anyway--it needs separations between paragraphs. It's just a bad-on-the-eyes wall of words as given.

E. After going through A-D, if someone was really interested in reading it, they probably would have by now. I doubt that bumping it is going to make a lot of difference.

F. Authors should post no more than a couple paragraphs on the forum when asking for feedback. The preferred method is submitting the story per site guidelines and asking for feedback after it posts. A link to the story directs people to the correct page.

 

[sr71plt]

Certainly hope Elfin is reading (and comprehending) this--and that I never have to go another round with her on this point.

 

[_Lynn_]

Certainly hope Elfin is reading (and comprehending) this--and that I never have to go another round with her on this point.

Aww, but you go 'round so well.

 

[elfin_odalisque]

Thanks for the notifications, I didn't realise that this wasn't how one should post in this section. Sorry!

This forum is an almost unmoderated forum that tolerates everything from scouries excesses to the earnest pleas to find long-removed stories. sr's points - A thru E - are his own invention and carry absolutely no weight. His soviet type control is not supported by the forum moderator. Please ignore his diatribe.

On the other hand, Mistress Lynn puts her finger on the real issue with her point F. If you want an editor, or beta readers to read your story, you should check out the Editors' Forum.

Here, as ML says, it is asking too much of people to nuance a full story. A few paragraphs to get a reaction is as much as you should expect.

You could ask for people willing to read your story and then mail them your document.

You can post here exactly as you choose, but don't expect a great response if you ask too much of the members viewing.

Hope this helps.

 

[CSConnor]

This forum is an almost unmoderated forum that tolerates everything from scouries excesses to the earnest pleas to find long-removed stories. sr's points - A thru E - are his own invention and carry absolutely no weight. His soviet type control is not supported by the forum moderator. Please ignore his diatribe.

On the other hand, Mistress Lynn puts her finger on the real issue with her point F. If you want an editor, or beta readers to read your story, you should check out the Editors' Forum.

Here, as ML says, it is asking too much of people to nuance a full story. A few paragraphs to get a reaction is as much as you should expect.

You could ask for people willing to read your story and then mail them your document.

You can post here exactly as you choose, but don't expect a great response if you ask too much of the members viewing.

Hope this helps.

Ah, that makes sense. Thank you very much for the clarification! I'll keep writing and then take it to the Editors' Forum.

 

[sr71plt]

Elfin makes sense to you? You certainly were wandering in the desert then.
(Or at least don't read in here much.)

 

[lovecraft68]

Certainly hope Elfin is reading (and comprehending) this--and that I never have to go another round with her on this point.

Pssst, hey Pilot, you got a little something on your nose.

 

[elfin_odalisque]

Isn't it funny how braggarts and bullies disappear up their own fundamental orifice when called to account. Thank you, sr, for your illuminating contribution and hissy fit.

The forum is so much better for your ejaculations.

 

[sr71plt]

Ahh, another crazy lady sighting.