As long as I have been on this list, I can remember people always
complaining that their fics never get read. Well, a wacky idea just popped
into my head, and I think this will help.
Sorry to rain on your parade, Spiffy. ...and please understand that I'm not
singling you out when I say this...
Getting people to read stories is helped a whole helluva lot by spelling all
the words correctly and using the correct words in the right places and
using punctuation right and maintaining proper verb tenses and avoiding
common usage errors and.... on and on and on. All that boring stuff they
tried to teach us in English class. A close look at the stories that _do_
get read and responded to, a lot, on this list will; almost without
exception, reveal that all these things are true about them.
A good idea will only take you part of the way. After that, it's all in the
execution of the story.
Above all, have fun...
Best,
Bob Barnes
rbarnes@moscow.com
Moscow, Idaho
When opportunity comes, the trick is to CATCH the red hat.