My tips - Writers Forum

davetherave · 04-28-2007, 03:57 PM

I have produced a website that has a section for tips for aspiring writers. I'd like to know what you all think about it and if there is anything else I could add to improve it.

There may be a few typo's because i put it together fairly fast

the address is here

www.publishingfantasy.com/Tips.html

mammamaia · 04-28-2007, 07:32 PM

if it has typos [no apostrophe!]and you think it's good enough to help aspiring writers, i'd think again... why not perfect it before putting it up there for all the world to see and wonder why someone who can't write well himself would think he can teach others?

killned3 · 04-28-2007, 08:43 PM

I agree with maia. If your goal is to "perfect" anybody, then you have to present your material as perfectly as possible in the first place.

gettingitwrite · 04-28-2007, 10:16 PM

I also agree with Maia. You need to present your material as perfectly as possible if you want to appear to be an authority. Also, as a matter of personal opinion, I don't like the white on black wording. I guarantee I won't read it because it's too hard on my eyes.

Keep at it though!

je33ie · 04-29-2007, 12:41 AM

Completely agree with the others.

The white on black background was too painful to read past the first paragraph. Try looking at other sites that have lots of text and see how you can improve yours.

Rob · 04-29-2007, 03:59 AM

Your tips are so general, there's nothing there that hasn't been said many times over in places such as this or on hundreds of other writing sites. The niche you're filling is overflowing to bursting already. If you're speaking from experience, don't you have any personal insights rather than this generic stuff?

Cheers,
Rob

davetherave · 04-29-2007, 06:22 AM

yeah i agree with you rob it is all rehashed stuff that's already been said in lots of other places so i wanted to know what else you guys would add to make it better and stand out more. any ideas?

Mike C · 04-29-2007, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by davetherave

so i wanted to know what else you guys would add to make it better and stand out more. any ideas?

Personally I'd delete it and devote my time to something more interesting and rewarding. Offering a lo-fi version of what everyone else has already done is a waste of time and badwidth.

mammamaia · 04-29-2007, 06:23 PM

sorry, but i hafta agree with mike... due to your lack of experience/skill, it's an exercise in futility...

Mike C · 04-30-2007, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by mammamaia

it's an exercise in futility...

Which means you're perfectly qualified to write a novel.

davetherave · 04-30-2007, 08:35 AM

thanks for the positive input guys, i really appreciate it.

CroZ · 04-30-2007, 01:26 PM

and this isn't the best thing to tell aspiring writers:

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My opinion of submitting manuscripts

Is it really worth bothering submitting a manuscript? I don't know to be honest. With so many people sending in work it really seems like a monumental waste of paper, time and effort to me. Almost everybody gets rejected unless you really are a literary genius.

Personally I don't think I'll bother sending in anymore manuscripts, the chances are just too slim for me to think it is worth it. I know that if you don't buy a raffle ticket you have no chance of winning but sod it, I'll just put my books on the internet for free instead and help save the rainforest in the process.

The worst thing you can do however is give up writing altogether just because your work gets rejected by a a few agents/publishers.

Mike C · 04-30-2007, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike C

Which means you're perfectly qualified to write a novel.

Ah, in light of that, Croz, I take my comment back. Looks like the guy's not qualified to write a shopping list, let alone give out tips. If it wasn't so pathetic it would be funny.

mammamaia · 04-30-2007, 05:37 PM

sad, but true... good intentions notwithstanding...

penforhire · 05-01-2007, 03:11 PM

Give the kid a break. I liked it.

BTW, Im gonna read your book this evening.