Geek Pride Day! Official Support Thread

[Blind_Justice]

Huh.

My take? Low readership, but appreciative readership.

Not bad!

I tend to see it this way: "By fans, for fans." The heart and passion which went into every story I've read so far are clearly apparent. Just by picking four stories, I've found not one (Etaski's), but two (Alice Rosaleen's) fantastic cyberpunk stories, one Power Rangers hommage (Mr. WildCard's) and a thrilling hard-science-with-humanity epic (Loqui). Each one brought something fun and unique to the table and I can't wait to see more.

 

[Voboy]

Hi all,

That spammer dude left comments on mine. It seems I’ve never deleted any comments on the new U/I; can someone tell me how it’s done?

 

[Etaski]

Hi all,

That spammer dude left comments on mine. It seems I’ve never deleted any comments on the new U/I; can someone tell me how it’s done?

Yeppers.

From "My Home" click on "Works"

Find your story, click on the little "Speech bubble" across the way from the title.

It will list the comments.

In the upper right hand corner of the comment you wish to delete is a "Trashcan" symbol. Click. Confirm deletion.

 

[Voboy]

Yeppers.

From "My Home" click on "Works"

Find your story, click on the little "Speech bubble" across the way from the title.

It will list the comments.

In the upper right hand corner of the comment you wish to delete is a "Trashcan" symbol. Click. Confirm deletion.

Such a dear you are. Thanks.

 

[MisterWildCard]

Yeppers.

From "My Home" click on "Works"

Find your story, click on the little "Speech bubble" across the way from the title.

It will list the comments.

In the upper right hand corner of the comment you wish to delete is a "Trashcan" symbol. Click. Confirm deletion.

Thanks for the tip on this, I just had my first spammer tonight, asking if I wanted "A Mature Man".

 

[Voboy]

...I mean, don’t get me wrong. I like A Mature Man as much as the next guy. I just think it’s gauche to put it as a comment on my story, is all.

Now, a Nigerian prince... hmm....

 

[LoquiSordidaAdMe]

Job: done
Holiday traffic: endured
Camp: pitched
Campfire: dying

Finally, FINALLY time to start reading the GPD anthology. Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to read mine, I promise I will get yours as soon as I can manage.

Just don't hold your breath.

 

[ElectricBlue]

Just don't hold your breath.

Or take your socks off .

 

[xelliebabex]

Wow

I have started reading from the bottom of the list up and after the first ten, I can honestly I am in awe of this groups talent. Such wide and varied stories and best of all humor! I have truly laughed out loud several times. You guys are awesome!

I will get through them all but with so many longer stories it will take some time.

(edit) someone remind me to vote for Loqui for most original sex scene in next years awards that spin was gold!

 

[Etaski]

I have started reading from the bottom of the list up and after the first ten, I can honestly I am in awe of this groups talent. Such wide and varied stories and best of all humor! I have truly laughed out loud several times. You guys are awesome!

I will get through them all but with so many longer stories it will take some time.

Hahaha! Agreed, I've found talent, style, and humor, as well as atmosphere! Having a great time, and enjoying being able to comment on more stories.

Except that I'm skipping all over the place based on...errrr... probably very recent contact with the author ("fresh in mind"). But now I'm getting to the point where it's like looking over my box of chocolates, "Okay...what to choose next?"

And oddly, as much as I like lists...I can't seem to follow this one in any orderly fashion. WTF? I'm sure it makes sense on some level in my head...

(edit) someone remind me to vote for Loqui for most original sex scene in next years awards that spin was gold!

I would second that. Especially coupled with the non-gentle, non-peace-loving sock.

I'll try to remember. Certainly pulling nominations from Event lists is a worthy idea I hadn't considered before...but probably because we need more Events outside the usual Contests first.

Still, this is a great start!

 

[LoquiSordidaAdMe]

I have started reading from the bottom of the list up and after the first ten, I can honestly I am in awe of this groups talent. Such wide and varied stories and best of all humor! I have truly laughed out loud several times. You guys are awesome!

I will get through them all but with so many longer stories it will take some time.

(edit) someone remind me to vote for Loqui for most original sex scene in next years awards that spin was gold!

Aww! Thanks xellie! I'm also working my way up from the bottom as holiday weekend plans allow. I just hit biscuit-hammer's 16 page epic, and electricblue66's comes shortly after. I'm a little behind the rest of you, but climbing as fast as I can.

 

[MisterWildCard]

So far, I've read Time To Breathe and The Rembrandt Legacy. Both were great reads! Looking forward to reading more on the list!

 

[The_Comte_dAmour]

I've been working my way through the list alphabetically, and it's going slower that I'd like -- but I'm enjoying what I'm reading so far! I've also been very blessed with some thoughtful comments on my story that I've agreed with (I hadn't revealed that I posted my story without any editorial passes whatsoever in order to make the deadline, so it's a lot sloppier than I'd like, so I'm really happy with all the feedback I've gotten so far).

 

[ProxyBlack]

I'm more or less picking at random when it comes to reading order, but I've loved all five I've seen so far - fantastic writing all round!

 

[MisterWildCard]

I've been working my way through the list alphabetically, and it's going slower that I'd like -- but I'm enjoying what I'm reading so far! I've also been very blessed with some thoughtful comments on my story that I've agreed with (I hadn't revealed that I posted my story without any editorial passes whatsoever in order to make the deadline, so it's a lot sloppier than I'd like, so I'm really happy with all the feedback I've gotten so far).

Where do folks around here get editors? I've been flying solo on my stories so far.

 

[Etaski]

Where do folks around here get editors? I've been flying solo on my stories so far.

Often we make friends with other authors, trading stories, eyes, thoughts. Finding someone compatible is key. Not all thoughts, help, or advice is equal or helpful. If it feels like a struggle to communicate, if tempers flare and there are hard feelings, it's not a good match. It happens.

You can also post a request in the Editor's Forum: http://forum.literotica.com/forumdisplay.php?f=9

Always be specific with your request. Say in the post:

*Category, maybe something about the story to intrigue a reader

*Estimated word count (not page count, that means nothing)

*What kind of help you want (just proofreading for grammar/spelling, or thoughts on concept/characterization/pacing/etc.)

And remember to make sure you can receive PMs. Many who check the Editor's Forum looking for stories to offer help on don't post publicly that they are offering, for any number of reasons.

 

[Alice_Rosaleen]

Finally got a chance to start reading the GPD collection and so far have been entertained and impressed!

 

[SimonDoom]

(edit) someone remind me to vote for Loqui for most original sex scene in next years awards that spin was gold!

I agree. I've never read anything like that.

 

[Voboy]

Lots of different kinds of stories so far. This is what’s ideal about a thing like this: so much dissimilarity despite starting from a common idea.

Good work, everyone!

 

[gordo12]

Well first of all a thank you for the people that arranged this event and worked to make it happen, authors included. I've read some awesome stories so far.

So a question for the more experienced.

There is a section in Demon Blood I've decided I'd like to edit....a very small amount. It's in response to feedback I've received and I think I could clarify the section a bit better.

What happens to the story while I do that. Does it just disappear off the lists?

It seems to me to be doing very well, 5 fav, 1600+ views, hot label @ 4.54 and was there yesterday too. 39 votes and 14 comments.

I have no experience to draw on, but it's been a real confidence builder for me.

Does it take it out of publication if I do that or is there something else I should consider. It's my first so I'm not familiar with any processes and don't want to wreck any momentum.

 

[ElectricBlue]

Well first of all a thank you for the people that arranged this event and worked to make it happen, authors included. I've read some awesome stories so far.

So a question for the more experienced.

There is a section in Demon Blood I've decided I'd like to edit....a very small amount. It's in response to feedback I've received and I think I could clarify the section a bit better.

What happens to the story while I do that. Does it just disappear off the lists?

It seems to me to be doing very well, 5 fav, 1600+ views, hot label @ 4.54 and was there yesterday too. 39 votes and 14 comments.

I have no experience to draw on, but it's been a real confidence builder for me.

Does it take it out of publication if I do that or is there something else I should consider. It's my first so I'm not familiar with any processes and don't want to wreck any momentum.

Prepare your revised text and submit with exactly the same title and EDIT in the Notes to Editor box. Your score, comments etc.will not be affected. Expect to wait 5-10 days for it to be processed (edits are low priority). The existing version remains live. If the edits are trivial, many writers don't even bother - pay attention to the feedback but apply the lesson to the next thing you write.

 

[JasonClearwater]

Prepare your revised text and submit with exactly the same title and EDIT in the Notes to Editor box. Your score, comments etc.will not be affected. Expect to wait 5-10 days for it to be processed (edits are low priority). The existing version remains live. If the edits are trivial, many writers don't even bother - pay attention to the feedback but apply the lesson to the next thing you write.

Same title + the word 'edit', AND edit in the notes to editor's box.

Title Title-edit

Otherwise, it won't let you submit.

 

[ElectricBlue]

Same title + the word 'edit', AND edit in the notes to editor's box.

Title Title-edit

Otherwise, it won't let you submit.

What he says.

 

[Etaski]

Same title + the word 'edit', AND edit in the notes to editor's box.

Title Title-edit

Otherwise, it won't let you submit.

If I may add...Do all of the above, AND:

In the "Notes to Admin" box, also add a link to your story.

It has happened that the edit is submitted for a different story with the same title, and "Demon Blood" is a common title. The error is not common, but mistakes happen, and putting a link to your story is your insurance against that happening.

Plus less hunting for Laurel. Less work. Good thing.

 

[xelliebabex]

Where do folks around here get editors? I've been flying solo on my stories so far.

Once you write a few stories they will come out of the woodwork and possibly offer their services in feedback. Or maybe that's just me because my spelling and grammar are secondary to my story and it shows because I hate to edit, lol! I get at least two offers a week from readers these days, sadly


I got about halfway through the stories on the weekend and find I am up to the tentacley goodness of Simon Dooms offering. I'm looking forward to it. I will get to all of them this week I'm pretty determined...