Help a newbie out

[andrewcaputo]

I'm 100% new to literotica. I haven't even mentioned it to my partner because I'd like to educate myself as much as possible before I test the water. Anyone out there want to take on mentoring me?

 

[NotWise]

Not sure what you mean by "kink."

 

[ChloeTzang]

I'm 100% new to literotica. I haven't even mentioned it to my partner because I'd like to educate myself as much as possible before I test the water. Anyone out there want to take on mentoring me?

Just read thru all the threads in the Author's Hangout and you'll get a good idea. Every subject and question under the sun's been covered here at one point or another.

And write a story, and submit it. Just get started, that's the best way.

 

[KeithD]

Unless you let the board know what genres you want to write in, there's not really any basis for someone to consider mentoring you.

 

[ChloeTzang]

Unless you let the board know what genres you want to write in, there's not really any basis for someone to consider mentoring you.

It's a lot of work to mentor someone. Personally, I say just start writing, and prove to yourself it's something you really want to do before you ask for a mentor. And once you get started, likely you won't need that much mentoring anyhow.

Ask questions and for advice here.... there's enough advice flying around here to sink an aircraft carrier

 

[SimonDoom]

We're all doing this for free, so you're not likely to get takers on a request to be your mentor.

My advice:

1. just publish a story. Do it. See how it goes.

2. Link to the story on the Feedback Forum and ask for feedback about it.

3. Follow the posts on the Author's Forum.

4. Read some of the key How-To guides, especially if there are guides relating to the categories you're interested in.

5. Read stories and identify authors that you like. Approach them individually for input and advice, or to beta-read your story.

Good luck and have fun!

 

[Zeb_Carter]

Simon hit it on the head.

As for letting your partner know... how do you know they haven't already found Lit?

One night just say, "Hey, look what I found."

See what happen and go from there.

There are only an handful of responses possible...

"Hey, that's cool, let me see."

"Pervert! I like it."

"What the fuck are you read that shit when you have me here next to you?"

"Yeah, I already posted some stories there. My user name is ..."

"Have you posted a story there yet? About us? You pervert!"

You should already know which of the above they will say.

 

[Zeb_Carter]

Those responses are possible, but I wouldn't say those are the only ones. Can you imagine be a situation where a divorce would be the least worse outcome when the partner finds out...? Some people use writing as an outlet.

Yes it could, but the OP should know what is what and then just go from there. He did ask about letting his partner know.

 

[ChloeTzang]

Yes it could, but the OP should know what is what and then just go from there. He did ask about letting his partner know.

I'm laughing here. It was my partner that pointed me to Literotica as a place to write. Little did he know what he unleashed....

Actually, maybe he did.

 

[yukonnights]

I'm 100% new to literotica. I haven't even mentioned it to my partner because I'd like to educate myself as much as possible before I test the water. Anyone out there want to take on mentoring me?

I'm not sure what you want the mentoring to consist of? You don't specifically say you intend to write stories — one can presume that, but it's just a guess. I'm sure you'll get more relevant responses if it's more clear what you want.

We all started out just like you. We had a day one, and we all had our first story. It takes a bit of learning one's way around. But at the end of the day, being able to write is somewhat of a natural talent which is then honed sharper with experience and learning.

I'm not one to say; Just write it and see what happens, because a bad first experience isn't a good way to start. But folks do need to know more of the details about what you're expecting in the way of help. I do hope you'll persevere and there's a good chance someone will offer some help.

 

[SimonDoom]

I have a few more specific tips for you:

1. Start small. Don't make your first story too long. Under 10,000 words. You're more likely to just get it done that way. My first story was one of my shortest. I made myself write the whole thing in less than one calendar day.

2. Read TxTallTales's article Love your Readers:Categories. It explains how categories work and in what category you should publish your story.

3. Read a how to article on dialogue. Getting dialogue right is very important. New authors often seem to have trouble with how to format dialogue.

4. Keep your tense consistent. I recommend writing in past tense. Whatever you do, don't carelessly shift back and forth between present and past tense.

 

[London2022]

Good evening Lovelies,


I hope it’s okay to post another newbie question in this thread!

(So new here I haven’t figured out the forum yet, but I searched for the answer before commenting)

Five days ago I submitted my story but it has not been approved/declined yet.

Noted that I joined just when the Valentine Day stories, along with many other pieces are being submitted, I understand there is a line.

However, I was wondering what the usual timescale is?

Thank you x

 

[ElectricBlue]

Five days ago I submitted my story but it has not been approved/declined yet.

Noted that I joined just when the Valentine Day stories, along with many other pieces are being submitted, I understand there is a line.

However, I was wondering what the usual timescale is?

Thank you x

For a new writer, five to eight days is typical - your story will get a little more scrutiny to make sure it adheres to the Lit policy rules.

Once you are "known", that reduces to a couple of days. My last submission, a short piece, went up in twenty-four hours.

Patience, grasshopper (and welcome aboard) .

 

[London2022]

Thank you Electricblue66!


Yes, I noticed there is a balance with the categories etc and I know I must wait my turn. Shouldn’t be long now, but I was curious what others have experienced

 

[Voboy]

I wouldn't have the faintest clue how to "mentor" anyone about writing. Surely, your writing is your own... you put the words down while crafting the plot and making the characters come to life. I don't see what's difficult about that.

Which might be why I wouldn't have the faintest clue how to "mentor" anyone about writing, come to think of it.

Writing is personal. It's your own. Produce something and post it. Other than that, Chloe is right way up top: read these threads. They're all the advice anyone would ever need, surely.