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plkphoto
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Posted: 31 Jan 2017 at 8:18am |
There are a lot of in depth posts out there telling people how to post their stories, and how to do signatures, and how to give feedback -- but I thought I'd bring it all into one spot. Feel free to link to other "how to" guides in the comments. Sometimes different people click with different explanation styles.
1) Wait until NYCM sends out a personal confirmation email specifically saying it's okay to post. 2) Put your story somewhere on the web (not the forum):
4) Link to your sub-forum post in your signature
5) Get added to the master list -- this can only happen after you've done at least through step 3 above.
6) Give lots of in depth feedback -- if you want to receive in depth feedback.
7) PACE YOURSELF!
Looking forward to seeing what you all produced! Edited by plkphoto - 03 Feb 2017 at 5:51pm |
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Reez
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Well done PKphoto! This is so helpful and will avoid a lot of confusion. I remember trying to figure this out myself and different writers coming to my aid, so it's wonderful to have it all in the one place for Newbies and for regulars if they need a reminder. I agree with the feedback. Please give considered feedback. It gets me down sometimes to see feedback coming in from a writer that is posted every 5 minutes on a different story. I wonder how someone can read, digest and comment on a story in any detail if they are in such a hurry. Sometimes life gets in the way and even with the best of intentions writers can't return feedback to all of their readers. I still think that in this case just say a blanket sorry I can't get to you on your post and read if and when you can, rather than trying to rush them all in. Also, once you've read all in your group, your pals and those who caught your eye, if you have the time give a few with no feedback a read. It takes guts to post and it's disheartening not to get replies especially as a Newbie. That said, the best way to get reads is to read and comment on the stories of others. Having had a tough time last year to stay up to date on the forums, due to house moves and illness, I for one, can't wait to get reading the intriguing and fabulous stories I've come to expect on this forum. Best of luck to all and thanks PK for this!
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plkphoto
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Thanks, Reez!
Hopefully the directions clarify rather than confuse -- but any newbies should feel comfortable asking if they can't figure out one of the steps listed here. Just post a comment and someone will step you through it!
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justmel
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Thanks so much for posting this, plk! This is my third year in SSC, but I remember struggling to remember everything last year, so I'm very happy to have the refresher! |
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angelagilbert
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Sorry I needed a test for my signature. Yay!!! I think I figured it out!!!
Edited by angelagilbert - 31 Jan 2017 at 4:37pm |
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stephenmatlock
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I found that it's important to set aside some time to read and comment on a story. I would recommend that you either keep notes on paper, or copy/paste the lines you want to copy on, because it helps to tell the author the parts you liked or felt needed work or that you had questions about.
I love this line "When the wind in the willows were met by the billows of waves that came crashing ashore..." It made me feel / I thought / It seemed to me... As a reviewer myself, I find that I need your insights and your comments on what worked/didn't work the most. And while you might not like every story, in my opinion you can probably find at least two good things to say about it, so attempt to sandwich any criticism between slices of praise or positive observations. You do not have to go to any great length or to a depth you're not comfortable with. This is supposed to be the fun part of the contest, where we get to read interesting stories, some that enchant us, and some that seem chancey. |
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Pithy sayings are for the apt. For a longer message, you need a condo.
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plkphoto
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Your signature link works -- but it goes straight to your GOOGLE doc… You should make your link go to your FORUM post. Two reasons:
So switch out the URL in your signature to be your forum post. |
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Tricksie
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Anyone have any clue why my signature has a random > in it, when that is not visible when I look at editing the signature?
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stephenmatlock
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can you paste the code here, and put spaces before and after any "[" or "]" characters? Or PM me?
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Pithy sayings are for the apt. For a longer message, you need a condo.
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plkphoto
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Sometimes your browser automatically tries to transform http://... into a link using html code. The problem with this is that the signature box only recognizes BBcodes. Usually, stray < > or " are from a partial conversion to html followed by the BBcode link creation.
I recommend typing it out again, but select "paste and match formatting" rather than just paste when you go to paste the link (you might be pasting the html code without realizing it). Hopefully this will cure it! :)
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