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06-26-2008, 07:23 PM
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You know what we posters should do? (of course we don't)
Before posting up your extract, you should include a short synopsis at the top, so that people can see what it's about before they read it. It could intrigue or... not. But seeing some heavy-duty prose that goes on for several 20000 word-limit posts doesn't make me wanna dive in (lazines, don't ya know).
So for all those who bother to read this, I say unto you: write a synopsis before you paste your extract up - intrigue us. Should we be doing this anyway? If so, then I am simply posting this rant to restate this advice.
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06-26-2008, 09:24 PM
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Wordsmith
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Good idea.
Doomed
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06-27-2008, 04:04 PM
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I second this - good advice Hippohead. I always try to give people some sort of idea of what they're about to read...
Hey, just read the end of your post Lin. Maybe thats why I get so few people reading/commenting on my work... Just die hards like Hippohead 
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06-27-2008, 06:27 PM
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No.
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06-27-2008, 07:26 PM
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Ink Slinger
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The Red OX
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I'm uncertain if I ought to feel flattered or not, Red.
Careful you don’t fall off your barstool
Last edited by The Backward OX : 07-02-2008 at 06:47 AM.
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06-28-2008, 04:33 PM
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LOL
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07-03-2008, 08:27 PM
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What's with this new ox rivalry?
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07-07-2008, 11:23 PM
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Writer
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I agree synopsis is a good idea.
Candra
www candragonart com
I enjoy your artwork in particular the blue dragon and the golden sunset.
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07-08-2008, 12:09 AM
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Adept Writer
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Sometimes it works, sometimes it is pretentious.
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07-08-2008, 01:12 AM
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I used to write a synopsis but then I read another thread on here that said it's better just to start with the piece itself. I still do, kind of
and LOL to Ox!!
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07-08-2008, 03:54 AM
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Ink Slinger
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Oh, bloody hell! Another OX! I think Lin was right - doomed!
Sounds like a good idea, Hippo.
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07-08-2008, 04:00 AM
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Prolific Writer
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most people who have taken this advice seem to put a synopsis of their entire story which we won't even read. Peeps, I just meant a synopsis of what you're about to write in here (unless you intend on postin up your whole novel)
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07-08-2008, 03:31 PM
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As in "Story about a bored group of teenagers who go off into the woods on a camping trip and get eaten by a clan of greedy cannibals"....?
Eterrnalmyst - thanks for the comments on my art  I'm glad you like my dragons. I took a nosey at your site - havent read your book - have you posted any of it on here?
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