Request - Right place to post Story

[weekend_writer]

First off, apologies if I am posting this request in wrong place. If someone corrects me, I will thank them and post in the correct place.

I am looking for the right place on this forum, where I can post my story to elicit feedback, critique and general opinion about the plot and whether viewers like it or not. (If not then what reason etc)

If in case it helps, the Plot revolves around a straight single girl who passed out of collage just recently. She's been doing two jobs to pay off collage. Purely by happenstance she comes across a shop catering to self-bondage, in particular handcuffs and chains of all kind, but only to that extent. This launches her desire of self exploration through practical consensual self-bondage. The story goes on for the next 5 years involving much emotional swings, elation and pain. There is Non-consensual sex somewhere in the picture. The story is told from a first person point of view and as if its her diary if you will.

Where might be the right place for me to post this in chapters ?

 

[latecomer91364]

First off, apologies if I am posting this request in wrong place. If someone corrects me, I will thank them and post in the correct place.

I am looking for the right place on this forum, where I can post my story to elicit feedback, critique and general opinion about the plot and whether viewers like it or not. (If not then what reason etc)

If in case it helps, the Plot revolves around a straight single girl who passed out of collage just recently. She's been doing two jobs to pay off collage. Purely by happenstance she comes across a shop catering to self-bondage, in particular handcuffs and chains of all kind, but only to that extent. This launches her desire of self exploration through practical consensual self-bondage. The story goes on for the next 5 years involving much emotional swings, elation and pain. There is Non-consensual sex somewhere in the picture. The story is told from a first person point of view and as if its her diary if you will.

Where might be the right place for me to post this in chapters ?

It sounds to me like BDSM or Fetish - you don't mention if she explores bi or group sex, so the overriding theme seems to be bondage - everything else you mention can easily fit in either category. If non-consensual sex will come along at some point, it doesn't seem like enough focus for the non-con category.With more info, it might be possible to suggest other choices.

 

[Blind_Justice]

Also, to ask for critique in the Story Feedback forum, you need to have the story/chapter posted here on Lit, because putting whole stories in forum posts is a big no-no here.

 

[ElectricBlue]

You need to submit the story to the site and get it published first, then start a thread in the "Feedback Forum" here:

http://forum.literotica.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1


If you are seeking advice before you publish, try the Editor's Forum here:

http://forum.literotica.com/forumdisplay.php?f=9


The site policy is to allow no more than 3-4 paras of an un-posted story to go up in a Forum Post - that's to make sure no un-vetted material goes up without the site editor (Laurel) seeing it first.

 

[weekend_writer]

It sounds to me like BDSM or Fetish - you don't mention if she explores bi or group sex, so the overriding theme seems to be bondage - everything else you mention can easily fit in either category. If non-consensual sex will come along at some point, it doesn't seem like enough focus for the non-con category.With more info, it might be possible to suggest other choices.

First off, thanks latecomer for taking the time. It is appreciated. Good point and also good question. Yes indeed the overriding theme is BDSM and not sex. The non-consensual sex has little attention and is a side show if you will. So from what you said, yes it does fall into bondage category. If so, does it mean the story is inappropriate for this site?

Also, to ask for critique in the Story Feedback forum, you need to have the story/chapter posted here on Lit, because putting whole stories in forum posts is a big no-no here.

Thanks Blind_Justice for your time. I am happy to post it here. I just need to know what are the steps I should be taking. The entire Novella if that is actually some 15 to 20 chapters and I can make one chapter into one post. But I agree, the post will be too long. I'd like to know more about the alternative. I am new to the site as well as new to writing.

You need to submit the story to the site and get it published first, then start a thread in the "Feedback Forum" here:

http://forum.literotica.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1

If you are seeking advice before you publish, try the Editor's Forum here:

http://forum.literotica.com/forumdisplay.php?f=9


The site policy is to allow no more than 3-4 paras of an un-posted story to go up in a Forum Post - that's to make sure no un-vetted material goes up without the site editor (Laurel) seeing it first.

Thank you Electric Blue. What do I need to do, in order to send 1st Chapter to the Site Editor ? The 1st chapter is about 7 to 8 para long. I don't think I need advice before publishing.

Now as to publishing proper, it's not my intent to monetize from my story. The reason is that I don't even know if its even worth a read for anyone, let alone pay for it. As this is my first time writing, I truly don't know if its worth it.

 

[oggbashan]

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Thank you Electric Blue. What do I need to do, in order to send 1st Chapter to the Site Editor ? The 1st chapter is about 7 to 8 para long. I don't think I need advice before publishing.

Now as to publishing proper, it's not my intent to monetize from my story. The reason is that I don't even know if its even worth a read for anyone, let alone pay for it. As this is my first time writing, I truly don't know if its worth it.

Any story submission to Literotica has to be a minimum of 750 words.

 

[ElectricBlue]

First off, thanks latecomer for taking the time. It is appreciated. Good point and also good question. Yes indeed the overriding theme is BDSM and not sex. The non-consensual sex has little attention and is a side show if you will. So from what you said, yes it does fall into bondage category. If so, does it mean the story is inappropriate for this site?
Thanks Blind_Justice for your time. I am happy to post it here. I just need to know what are the steps I should be taking. The entire Novella if that is actually some 15 to 20 chapters and I can make one chapter into one post. But I agree, the post will be too long. I'd like to know more about the alternative. I am new to the site as well as new to writing.

Thank you Electric Blue. What do I need to do, in order to send 1st Chapter to the Site Editor ? The 1st chapter is about 7 to 8 para long. I don't think I need advice before publishing.

Now as to publishing proper, it's not my intent to monetize from my story. The reason is that I don't even know if its even worth a read for anyone, let alone pay for it. As this is my first time writing, I truly don't know if its worth it.

One Literotica page is about 3700 words, if that's any help. You have the choice to break a long story into chapters, in which case 2-3 Lit pages (10k words approx) seems to be a happy medium. Or, publish it as one big piece - I've just finished reading a 17 Lit page story as one long piece, with chapter breaks internally; and not so long ago I saw a 40 pager (which is a bit daunting...).

Bondage, no problems. Just no under eighteen, and no non-con without eventual enjoyment.

If it's your first outing, and you reckon technically it's ok, take a big breath, go to your home page, find "Submit" and follow instructions...

Once it's up, start a thread in the Feedback Forum, drop in a link to your story, and wait. A few folk might wander past, give it a look, drop you some comments. Don't expect a deluge though, it's often tumble weeds and deserts out there.

 

[weekend_writer]

Any story submission to Literotica has to be a minimum of 750 words.

Thank you. I do believe my chapter/story exceeds far beyond that. Just checked its at 3888 words and readability of a 7th to 8th Grade according to the word counter.

One Literotica page is about 3700 words, if that's any help. You have the choice to break a long story into chapters, in which case 2-3 Lit pages (10k words approx) seems to be a happy medium. Or, publish it as one big piece - I've just finished reading a 17 Lit page story as one long piece, with chapter breaks internally; and not so long ago I saw a 40 pager (which is a bit daunting...).
If it's your first outing, and you reckon technically it's ok, take a big breath, go to your home page, find "Submit" and follow instructions...

I just counted and seems like I am going just over 1 Lit page. Then I should be ok I hope. I have submitted to the Site Editor per the instructions. My single worst fear is that, its going to be rejected out of hand as being too boring or drab. I truly don't know if its worth anyone's time to read. I guess I will find out when the Site editor let's me know their decision.

Bondage, no problems. Just no under eighteen, and no non-con without eventual enjoyment.

Once it's up, start a thread in the Feedback Forum, drop in a link to your story, and wait. A few folk might wander past, give it a look, drop you some comments. Don't expect a deluge though, it's often tumble weeds and deserts out there.

No, there is no Under 18 stuff. The protagonist is 20-22 year old female working 2 jobs. She's coming to terms with the Non-Con in her own ways. The character has complex persona and might not admit to oneself that they enjoy it. Would that be contrary to what you said ?

Thanks for the warning on waiting. I don't mind told that the story sucks. Just would like to know WHY it does. Oh Well. Will find out. Thank you so very much for your words of encouragement.

 

[ElectricBlue]

Thank you. I do believe my chapter/story exceeds far beyond that. Just checked its at 3888 words and readability of a 7th to 8th Grade according to the word counter.
I just counted and seems like I am going just over 1 Lit page. Then I should be ok I hope. I have submitted to the Site Editor per the instructions. My single worst fear is that, its going to be rejected out of hand as being too boring or drab. I truly don't know if its worth anyone's time to read. I guess I will find out when the Site editor let's me know their decision.

If your grammar checker is saying 7th - 8th readability you won't get a technical rejection - that's a higher grade rank than much material here. Laurel is only concerned about content and fair copy. If it's boring or drab, that's when the reader response takes over. You'll soon find out what the readers think.

A single page stand-alone story needs to be well written and complete to go down well - if it's stroke it might be too short for some (although some folk either read slowly or have a quick trigger). If it's a chapter thing, I'd suggest maybe a couple of pages each chapter. And make sure you post the next chapters regularly - readers do NOT like writers who drop a story half way through.

Good luck - and remember, once it's gone up, you will find typos (we all do, don't worry about that), don't obsess about the scores too much (we all do, even the cocks who say they don't ), and start writing the next one. Once it's up, the story will live or die on its merit, there's nothing you can do as the writer to hold its hand.

 

[legerdemer]

...My single worst fear is that, its going to be rejected out of hand as being too boring or drab. I truly don't know if its worth anyone's time to read. I guess I will find out when the Site editor let's me know their decision.
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Trust me, if these criteria were truly used, the site would have many fewer stories.
There are so many readers here, your story will surely please someone else if it pleased you enough to write. Good luck, ww!

 

[Hypoxia]

Really, really, really... your best approach with multi-segment stories (except endless drag-ons) is to WRITE THEM ALL BEFORE SUBMITTING ANY. Submit the first chapter or segment. When it posts in 2-4 days, submit the second. When that posts, do the third, et cetera. Don't make readers wait for the next bit -- many won't wait and won't read.

 

[weekend_writer]

A single page stand-alone story needs to be well written and complete to go down well - if it's stroke it might be too short for some (although some folk either read slowly or have a quick trigger). If it's a chapter thing, I'd suggest maybe a couple of pages each chapter. And make sure you post the next chapters regularly - readers do NOT like writers who drop a story half way through.

Good luck - and remember, once it's gone up, you will find typos (we all do, don't worry about that), don't obsess about the scores too much (we all do, even the cocks who say they don't ), and start writing the next one. Once it's up, the story will live or die on its merit, there's nothing you can do as the writer to hold its hand.

The entire story arc covers about 4-5 years of the protagonist's life starting at age 20. I planned exactly like what you suggested into chapters. The 1st one is submitted and 2nd one is ready to go. I am not sure if that chapter is well written, will see. I am not planning on dropping this in the middle. Especially if I have readers. I am ok with typos or even prose for that matter. I don't mind taking criticism. I am keeping big fat Zero expectations. So anything I get is a plus. Thanks for the kind words. They mean a lot to me.

Trust me, if these criteria were truly used, the site would have many fewer stories.
There are so many readers here, your story will surely please someone else if it pleased you enough to write. Good luck, ww!

It was kind of big deal for me to put it down into words. It's been going on in my head for a loooong time. The thing is, bondage is considered kinky, highly specialty area. So reader's who'd actually like to read about that I feel will be microscopic. I guess, we'll see if Lauren will consider that appropriate. This is my idea and creation. I am not stealing someone else's work. I truly appreciate the kind words. They mean hugh deal. THANK YOU!!

Really, really, really... your best approach with multi-segment stories (except endless drag-ons) is to WRITE THEM ALL BEFORE SUBMITTING ANY. Submit the first chapter or segment. When it posts in 2-4 days, submit the second. When that posts, do the third, et cetera. Don't make readers wait for the next bit -- many won't wait and won't read.

I have no intention of making them wait. I have Pathological allergy to Drag-ons so zero chance of mine being one. I could and would have written all 20 or so chapters before coming here. But as I said, if my 1st chapter tanks and people don't like the subatomic genre of self-bondage involving non-con or my plotline, then it would be pointless to make the Site editor to trudge through that. I'd respect their time more and not waste it. As I said above, 1st is submitted. 2nd is complete and it'd take me 2-3 days to write the 3rd.

To all 3 of you, I'll tell you one secret. I had this hairbrained idea of actually involve readers and have them suggest what can happen in Chapter 5-6. It'd hinge on me actually getting faithful readers in the first place. Given my highly shaky confidence, I don't know.

 

[ElectricBlue]

To all 3 of you, I'll tell you one secret. I had this hairbrained idea of actually involve readers and have them suggest what can happen in Chapter 5-6. It'd hinge on me actually getting faithful readers in the first place. Given my highly shaky confidence, I don't know.

If it's good and nails the kink, you might get one or two who'll say "more" - but remember, you'll also get that when clearly the story is complete. We've had writers who've killed off their entire cast, and readers beg for more. A bit like folk asking Shakespeare to write Hamlet 2.

An average response (shifts up and down with category) is one vote for every 100 views, maybe one comment for every 1 - 2 thousand views (unless it's very very good or very very bad, in which case your comment rate might go up). Remember, as author, it is completely up to you what you do with comments - you can't edit them but you can delete them - you set your own criteria, there are no 'rules' on this.

 

[weekend_writer]

If it's good and nails the kink, you might get one or two who'll say "more" - but remember, you'll also get that when clearly the story is complete. We've had writers who've killed off their entire cast, and readers beg for more. A bit like folk asking Shakespeare to write Hamlet 2.

I don't know if its good or not, goes back to my fear #1. As of now the story after the 15th chapter is sort of open ended. Somewhat like your typical romantic novel where she and her fiancé are living happily together sort. So I am not afraid to continue beyond. Besides, like I said, I'll prefer to involve the readers' imagination into what's next. But yes I appreciate the words of advice.

An average response (shifts up and down with category) is one vote for every 100 views, maybe one comment for every 1 - 2 thousand views (unless it's very very good or very very bad, in which case your comment rate might go up). Remember, as author, it is completely up to you what you do with comments - you can't edit them but you can delete them - you set your own criteria, there are no 'rules' on this.

Thank you. This is the part that might dishearten me. In those circumstances, I'd rather not submit Chapter 2 unless there's at least some indication, in the form of comments that readers would like for me to go on. Now as to the comments, I didn't expect to have control like you described, but if so then I'd prefer to leave them alone unless there's a personal attack on me.

 

[weekend_writer]

Oh Well. The story got rejected for Grammer and Prose. The points raised are valid.

It came back with a checklist so I am going to have to break paragraphs and look up volunteer Editors.