Feedback on Story Styles

[CrossCountryLover]

I have two postings out. One is the first few chapters of a more involved romantic, yet erotic adventures of two people. Trying to develop characters the have some depth so that they can last a longer than a one posting quickie.

"A New Garden Grows" - Part One
http://english.literotica.com/stories/showstory.php?id=226460

The second story is the quickie. Straight to the sex with just enough character development to make it interesting.

"Phone Sex Toy"
http://english.literotica.com:81/stories/showstory.php?id=224484

Curious what the readers think about the different styles. Prefer one or the other? I have my assumptions and would like to see if they are right.

Also, since I am new - any feedback is welcome. There seems to be more thoughtful comments made when posted on this forum.

Second part to "A New Garden Grows" will be out soon and I just posted a Holiday Contest entry - "A Circle of Love". Watch for them and I would appreciate feedback.

Hugs!
-XCL

 

[MichelleLovesTo]

I'll read them later since I have to go to work, oh, 5 minutes ago.

You should write what you enjoy the most, become the best you can at it, and find the audience that likes THAT style. If you like both equally -- do both!

 

[CopyCarver]

Good-Better-Best

I agree with Michelle: there is no such thing as the "one best way" to write. The best style is the one that fits the story you're telling, your own skills and preferences, and the preferences of your readers.

Put another way, which is better--a Formula 1 car or a Peterbilt diesel? The answer depends whether you're trying to win a Gran Prix or to haul 30 tons of cargo up the side of a mountain.

 

[MichelleLovesTo]

Read Them

I liked them both, although I found some of the gardening talk a little silly in the first one, but other people's cyber always seems silly. I still cared about the characters.

Phone Sex Toy was also good, but she seemed to take the sudden shift to reality a little too in stride.

I think you did a nice job in both cases.

 

[CrossCountryLover]

Great Points!

Yes, there are many different styles one can take with their writing. It is well represented by all the different writers on this site.

I guess my problem is that sometimes I like an interesting lenghty story that draws you in for an hour and keeps you involved. A way to escape for a while. Then at other times I like a nice passionate "quickie". Guess it's the same way I approach sex ... ;-)

Good point MichelleLovesTo regarding the character in "Phone Sex Toy". Unfortunately in the quickies, you don't have time to build a lot of character or story background and therefore have to make some leaps that raise questions in the readers mind. I will keep that in mind for future stories.

As for CopyCarver, I prefer a nice sporty mini-SUV kind of like the Lexus RX330. Try to get a bit of the Formula 1 and the Peterbilt in one!

Hugs!
-XCL

 

[MichelleLovesTo]

Yes, there are many different styles one can take with their writing. It is well represented by all the different writers on this site.

I guess my problem is that sometimes I like an interesting lenghty story that draws you in for an hour and keeps you involved. A way to escape for a while. Then at other times I like a nice passionate "quickie". Guess it's the same way I approach sex ... ;-)
Hugs!
-XCL

I don't see it as a problem -- do both.

 

[CrossCountryLover]

I'd Love too!

I can write both...
now I need to find a partner for the other...<g>

Btw, how do you get the icons into the body of the text?

 

[alias x]

: ) will create if you don't put a space between the colon and parenthesis. There are others. Make sure smilies are enabled when you post.


https://forum.literotica.com/misc.php?do=showsmilies

 

[CrossCountryLover]

Thanks!

It works!

 

[Guest]

It works!

XCL, you are a fantastic writer, I don't think you have much to worry about. Time and practice gives everyone more smooth edges and an easier feel and read. Keep posting stories, I'm sure your feedback comments are fantastic as well as your ratings. If you ever need help or have a question, I'm always around, send me an email...

Danielle