Advice to New Fanstorians
Viewing comments for Chapter 3 "Writing on FanStory "Tips and advice for the new members
31 total reviews
Comment from rwilliam
BRAVO! You did a wonderful job of telling your experience here. I love this site, even though I've been MIA for sometime now I still payed my dues because I don't want to lose contact with the people here. I cherish you and the others that I've grown to care about. It's fun to learn about them through their writing
Great writing my friend.
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2024
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BRAVO! You did a wonderful job of telling your experience here. I love this site, even though I've been MIA for sometime now I still payed my dues because I don't want to lose contact with the people here. I cherish you and the others that I've grown to care about. It's fun to learn about them through their writing
Great writing my friend.
Comment Written 12-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2024
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Thank you so very much. FanStory has been a great help to me with all its wonderful writers. Ullaxcx
Comment from davisr (Rhonda)
Hi valuable friend!!
I'm glad to see you've posted a chapter on here as well. It was fun to tell my part, and to read what some of the rest of you have picked up on.
Helen had a great idea putting this together.
Hugs,
Rhonda
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2024
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Hi valuable friend!!
I'm glad to see you've posted a chapter on here as well. It was fun to tell my part, and to read what some of the rest of you have picked up on.
Helen had a great idea putting this together.
Hugs,
Rhonda
Comment Written 12-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2024
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She really did, thank you so much, Rhonda. Ullaxcx
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
Well said, Ulla! I completely agree here. I've sometimes spent a good deal of time listing edits and then, because the response was so brief and perfunctory, felt obliged to inquire whether that was ok with the author. I felt as if I'd offended them or something and suggested that, perhaps, I not bother next time. To which the author countered briefly by saying that I should continue. Much easier and quicker, of course, to overlook these things although it seems to me to go against the whole principle of reviewing. Well done for raising this, Ulla! Take care Debbie
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2024
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Well said, Ulla! I completely agree here. I've sometimes spent a good deal of time listing edits and then, because the response was so brief and perfunctory, felt obliged to inquire whether that was ok with the author. I felt as if I'd offended them or something and suggested that, perhaps, I not bother next time. To which the author countered briefly by saying that I should continue. Much easier and quicker, of course, to overlook these things although it seems to me to go against the whole principle of reviewing. Well done for raising this, Ulla! Take care Debbie
Comment Written 12-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2024
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Hi Debbie, thank you so much for a lovely review. As you now know, I've always appreciated the reviews I've received, and learn from them. It's the only way to improve. Ulla xcx
Comment from lyenochka
Wonderful information for this book! Thank you, Ulla! And you are fearless considering you speak so many languages and are not afraid to write in a language which isn't your native tongue, that is fabulous! And I know there are a number of people on this site for whom English isn't their first language so I know they would be encouraged by your post!
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2024
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Wonderful information for this book! Thank you, Ulla! And you are fearless considering you speak so many languages and are not afraid to write in a language which isn't your native tongue, that is fabulous! And I know there are a number of people on this site for whom English isn't their first language so I know they would be encouraged by your post!
Comment Written 12-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2024
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Thank you so very much, Helen. I'm glad you like my contribution. It would be great if it would be helpful to others. Thanks also for your lovely compliment. Hugs, Ulla xcx
Comment from John Ciarmello
Hi Ulla,
There's nothing better than finding a community of writers with whom we share commonalities. I'm so happy you found your way here, as I'm a huge fan of your work. Best, JohnC
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2024
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Hi Ulla,
There's nothing better than finding a community of writers with whom we share commonalities. I'm so happy you found your way here, as I'm a huge fan of your work. Best, JohnC
Comment Written 12-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2024
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Aw, John, thank you so very much. Ulla:)))
Comment from Navada
This is a lovely tribute to the power of the site to improve our work and find connections. I'm a relative newbie, only having joined in October, but already I feel welcomed and embraced by site members and I feel like my writing has improved exponentially! Thanks for sharing your insights. :)
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2024
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This is a lovely tribute to the power of the site to improve our work and find connections. I'm a relative newbie, only having joined in October, but already I feel welcomed and embraced by site members and I feel like my writing has improved exponentially! Thanks for sharing your insights. :)
Comment Written 12-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2024
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Thank you so much, Navada. I'm glad you found it helpful. You know Like your writing. Ullaxcx
Comment from jessizero
"So my advise" needs to be "So my advice" or "I would advise you"
"When someone review you" should be "When someone reviews you"
Other than those typos, I completely agree with what you have written here. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2024
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"So my advise" needs to be "So my advice" or "I would advise you"
"When someone review you" should be "When someone reviews you"
Other than those typos, I completely agree with what you have written here. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.
Comment Written 12-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2024
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Thank.you so much, and I've made the corrections. Thanks so much for pointing them out. It just proves my point, but admittedly, I feel a little embarrassed. So there you go, I still make mistakes. Ulla xcx
Comment from estory
I think it's great advice for the novices of the site. There is also that unspoken etiquette on here as well. You never give less than a five star review, for example, unless you want to risk being boycotted. I guess I have to remember sometimes that English isn't your first language. You have gotten pretty good at it here. estory
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2024
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I think it's great advice for the novices of the site. There is also that unspoken etiquette on here as well. You never give less than a five star review, for example, unless you want to risk being boycotted. I guess I have to remember sometimes that English isn't your first language. You have gotten pretty good at it here. estory
Comment Written 12-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2024
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Thank you so much, estory. I so appreciate your review. I will always need help, that's for sure. Ulla:)))
Comment from Sankey
AMEN, long-time friend. I always enjoy your contributions. You know what I am always looking for. There are a couple of misses in here as well. can come back and correct if you want.
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2024
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AMEN, long-time friend. I always enjoy your contributions. You know what I am always looking for. There are a couple of misses in here as well. can come back and correct if you want.
Comment Written 12-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2024
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I would like that. I always welcome corrections. That's what it's all about. I have made some edits already. Thanks so much for the golden star. Ulla:)))
Comment from Ric Myworld
Yes, even us older folks like me can learn from these advice chapter books. Soon after I came to this site, barely knowing a noun from a verb, Gayle (Showboat- who owned G&J Publishing and did most the books for Fanstorians) asked my to add a chapter to her writing book. I was new to writing myself and couldn't believe she asked, but I tried it, writing Reasons to do the Write thing. LOL. Thanks for sharing your advice.
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2024
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Yes, even us older folks like me can learn from these advice chapter books. Soon after I came to this site, barely knowing a noun from a verb, Gayle (Showboat- who owned G&J Publishing and did most the books for Fanstorians) asked my to add a chapter to her writing book. I was new to writing myself and couldn't believe she asked, but I tried it, writing Reasons to do the Write thing. LOL. Thanks for sharing your advice.
Comment Written 12-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2024
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Thank you so much, Rick. It's interesting what your describing. It must have been awesome. Ulla:)))