Thank you Literotica Community

[dave110256]

I have really enjoyed reading the erotica on this site for 7 years now. I never thought I'd actually write anything but have written 3 true stories already. I'm anxious for comments. I know I'm no pro and I've read some wonderful stories on this site. I don't expect to ever be able to compete or even be in the same class as most of you but I'm having fun doing this. I'm also trying to learn by my mistakes and accept criticism.
Another thing, I appreciate the help and comments many members have given me. This is a wonderful community of writers very willing to help out newbies like me. There are always those few who ridicule and try to discourage me from doing this but that's the minority. I appreciate people taking the time to read, critic and suggest things to me. It's also wonderful when I receive a pat on the back as well. My first story, I rushed and did a shitty job....but I have a revision in for it to be published soon. (I hope)
It's because of the kind knowledgible people on this site that I continued.
Thank you Literotica Authors.

 

[kromen]

Don't sell yourself short. I haven't come across any of your stories as of yet (links please, I'm a lazy cuss) , but we all have to start somewhere. I have a few stories on here that can use a little more work, but I've received great feedback on most and that makes me want to write better the next time around. Glad to have you around.

 

[TxRad]

Yes, put a link to your stories in your signature line. It's a lazy lot around here.

If you have a good imagination, reading turns to writing sooner or later. And yes this is a good place to start as most people find erotica easy to write and the more you write, the better you get.

As for true stories, why do they have to be true? Fiction is much easier and fun to write.

 

[dave110256]

I'm very reluctant to put a link because I think the writing on the original sucks. I've been waiting 4 days for the revised version to replace it BUT I will put the link......but please be gentle and understand that even I see the many problems with it. I'm also scheduled to have my second story published tomorrow, Here are both links, I'm not sure you can even read the second one yet as it shows it as posted tomorrow.

http://www.literotica.com/s/a-perfect-threesome

http://www.literotica.com/s/the-day-i-met-my-wife

 

[mynameisben]

Just think of each story you write as a proxy for your dick. If you don't stick it out there, it will never get the appreciation it deserves.

 

[dave110256]

Just think of each story you write as a proxy for your dick. If you don't stick it out there, it will never get the appreciation it deserves.

True, but sometimes when you stick your dick out, you get kicked in the balls...

 

[jomar]

True, but sometimes when you stick your dick out, you get kicked in the balls...

anonymously...

 

[mynameisben]

True, but sometimes when you stick your dick out, you get kicked in the balls...

Not me.

 

[dave110256]

anonymously...

always that way. and how can some folks be so mean spirited when you preface your story by saying it's your first and you have a revision coming? I either find the good in something or turn the page. Constructive critisism is good but just plain bashing is ignorant.

 

[sr71plt]

always that way. and how can some folks be so mean spirited when you preface your story by saying it's your first and you have a revision coming? I either find the good in something or turn the page. Constructive critisism is good but just plain bashing is ignorant.

I think when you preface your story with anything like that, you're putting out a call for the vultures to gather. I believe that any self-proclaimed weakness of a story in a note in front of the story (or behind it) invites that.

 

[mynameisben]

I think when you preface your story with anything like that, you're putting out a call for the vultures to gather. I believe that any self-proclaimed weakness of a story in a note in front of the story (or behind it) invites that.

Yes, that is almost certainly true.

 

[dave110256]

Did I mention I love this site!!
I bet I've read a thousand stories, at least
som of my best ideas have come from the stories on this site
I may consider writing a fictional story when I run out of true stories, I have some interesting ideas but it just seems so easy writing about events that actually took place.

 

[dave110256]

I think when you preface your story with anything like that, you're putting out a call for the vultures to gather. I believe that any self-proclaimed weakness of a story in a note in front of the story (or behind it) invites that.

I hadn't thought of that, very good point. thank you. I suppose I need to stop doing that and let the chips fall where they may. Good advice, thank you.

 

[dave110256]

I guess I have one more stupid question.
Why is it that my story shows over 13,000 views yet only has 127 votes? Is that unusual? I vote on every story I read.

 

[TxRad]

I guess I have one more stupid question.
Why is it that my story shows over 13,000 views yet only has 127 votes? Is that unusual? I vote on every story I read.

1 vote per hundred views is about right. Sometimes and then again, sometimes not.

 

[jomar]

I guess I have one more stupid question.
Why is it that my story shows over 13,000 views yet only has 127 votes? Is that unusual? I vote on every story I read.

Yes, you'll get a lot more views. And, of course, a view doesn't mean they read it, just opened it up.

 

[kromen]

I guess I have one more stupid question.
Why is it that my story shows over 13,000 views yet only has 127 votes? Is that unusual? I vote on every story I read.

Some of us have yet to see fifty votes on one story, consider yourself lucky. Also, some people would rather not vote, instead of giving a low score.

 

[sr71plt]

Yep, sorry, Dave. When someone here moans about only having 127 votes on a story, they lose sympathy from most other writers here real fast.

 

[dave110256]

good point, I apologize for offending.

 

[estragon]

Write the Stiory Because You Have To

There's no other reason. As for being a newb, we all were newbs once. As for getting troll-slapped, each of us gets that all the time. It's like football (American style) or ice hockey. Take the first hit, pick yourself up and realize you're not dead yet, and play the game.

 

[dave110256]

There's no other reason. As for being a newb, we all were newbs once. As for getting troll-slapped, each of us gets that all the time. It's like football (American style) or ice hockey. Take the first hit, pick yourself up and realize you're not dead yet, and play the game.

That may be my best advice yet. Great analogy. I need to develope thick skin and try to improve through critisism. I've already learned that I need to read my own stories many times before publishing. I just completely republished my first story after realizing it was crap and had tons of error that even I would have noticed it reading it once as a reader.
I appreciate all of the great advice I'm getting, some harsh, some good, but all valuable.

 

[mynameisben]

I've already learned that I need to read my own stories many times before publishing. I just completely republished my first story after realizing it was crap and had tons of error that even I would have noticed it reading it once as a reader.

Here's another tip:

Let somebody else read your stories over before you submit them, too. You'd be amazed at how many times you wind up reading (and re-reading) what you meant, rather than what you actually wrote.

 

[TxRad]

Here's another tip:

Let somebody else read your stories over before you submit them, too. You'd be amazed at how many times you wind up reading (and re-reading) what you meant, rather than what you actually wrote.

If you haven't got anyone, try changing the font for a different look and read it aloud. That last is very good to hear the flow and rough spots.

 

[mynameisben]

If you haven't got anyone, try changing the font for a different look and read it aloud. That last is very good to hear the flow and rough spots.

That's sort of a variation on using your left hand now and then to spice things up, isn't it? You speak my language, my friend.