this is a thread for those who'd like to lurk mostly. nessie asked me to do some q&a/clinic on SRP. no guarantee on advice - everyone is unique as is every thread, story etc. i offer only my sage wisdom not possibly encompassed by an inadequate label called post count. this is not my first or last webpage, so nessie was smart in approaching me (i hope.) well, here goes nothing.
unsolicited advice
1) i found most people (in RL) want you to mimic them to a certain degree. i think it's how we know others understand us. it's also a case of "do unto others as you would have them do unto you." most of us (in bed) do what we want to have done to us. i take that to mean a few things
a) i mimic post size to accomodate my partners. i'm not going to write them a novel when they wrote me a postcard, or vice versa.
b) if they're fast and loose with taking over your character in their writing-be free with theirs. they obviously wouldn't object.
c)respond promptly-are they answering daily? hourly? everyone's timing is different. it's rude to leave someone hanging when they're really into you. make sure you have the time for everything you've committed to. your writing will be superior and your partners will all feel special.
2) communicate in "ooc" or pm. lots of people (including you and your partners) want to read this story in its entirety, and continuity is best planned ahead of time.
3) read back on previous posts. knowing what's going on is great. referencing the past is even better. it keeps us in our happy place!
4) i also find that people leave me great openings. i read their posts and think to myself "what did i want to know about this that they never mentioned?" i fill in the holes. it makes for a tight story and a great visual.
well these are my thoughts not having been asked questions yet. i hope i can be of help, i'm honored someone would ask me for any advice and not be sarcastic
unsolicited advice
1) i found most people (in RL) want you to mimic them to a certain degree. i think it's how we know others understand us. it's also a case of "do unto others as you would have them do unto you." most of us (in bed) do what we want to have done to us. i take that to mean a few things
a) i mimic post size to accomodate my partners. i'm not going to write them a novel when they wrote me a postcard, or vice versa.
b) if they're fast and loose with taking over your character in their writing-be free with theirs. they obviously wouldn't object.
c)respond promptly-are they answering daily? hourly? everyone's timing is different. it's rude to leave someone hanging when they're really into you. make sure you have the time for everything you've committed to. your writing will be superior and your partners will all feel special.
2) communicate in "ooc" or pm. lots of people (including you and your partners) want to read this story in its entirety, and continuity is best planned ahead of time.
3) read back on previous posts. knowing what's going on is great. referencing the past is even better. it keeps us in our happy place!
4) i also find that people leave me great openings. i read their posts and think to myself "what did i want to know about this that they never mentioned?" i fill in the holes. it makes for a tight story and a great visual.
well these are my thoughts not having been asked questions yet. i hope i can be of help, i'm honored someone would ask me for any advice and not be sarcastic
