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Hey everyone! There is this site, that I used to visit a lot when I was sixteen or seventeen. Well, if Literotica and Nifty had children together, this site would have been the naughty one so, that should give y'all an idea on what the site is like Many of its stories weren't really that great. Heck, a lot of them were more porn than plot However, like Literotica and Nifty, there were gems here and there. One of those gems, is the reason for this blog Back in May 2013, I came across a new story on there. At the time, there were only several chapters posted, but the story description already had my interest. So, I read the chapters and I absolutely loved it! What is so cool is that the author was still in high school, graduation only a few weeks away. I remember reading a note he wrote at the end of a chapter saying, "This is my first time writing anything other than an essay for class." I was (and still am) in awe of his ability At the time, he was one of the few authors on the site that made an effort to have correct grammar and an actual plot to boot! Fast forward two years later... He has come a long way. Where once he made mistakes here and there in his early chapters, he quickly got the hang of it and today, I consider his writing to be superb. That story has now become a trilogy of sorts, and he is now on the final book and now only needs one more chapter before it is finished. For me it is a bittersweet moment. At once, I am really happy to read the final chapter but at the same time I'm sad to know there won't be another story after about the characters I have come to love I guess, we all feel that way when it comes to a book or series that we like. So... in all that time, I never left a comment or review. Since the final story is almost finished, I decided it was high-time I did so. And so, I did I sent an email to him with my review and I also invited him to GA because I think his stories will find a home here. I didn't expect him to respond, but surprise surprise, he did a dew days later He thanked me for the review. As for me... I was OMG!OMG!OMG!!! as I read his email I plan to write a review for each of his stories on here over the next few weeks, so keep an eye out for them Thanks for reading, y'all!!!
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Hi Members, The GA Beta/Editing process is vital. So important that many a writer simply would not be able to continue a story without our help. They say a writer writes, and an editor edits, that is true to an extent. However, I know of some writers who are able to edit, and some editors who are able to write. Of-course there might be members who disagree completely, but then that's all a matter of subjective belief, or, as some might say; opinion. Personally, I feel that if you are good at catching common grammatical and usage errors in a story, then you are the person we seek to assist us in our program. But we're not only looking for editors, we would dearly love to meet proof-readers. Many stories require a proof-read to iron out typo's and spelling errors. We won't put you through a test, the proof, as they say, is in the pudding; as long as you make your writer happy, then we're happy. Simply put - we need more. Why? Well, it's GA's Beta/Editor program, amongst many others, that sets GA apart from similar sites. The Beta/Editor program has stagnated far too long. Having said that, I would like to echo sat8997's request (one which she posted 18 months ago): If you are part of this program, would you be so kind as to drop me a PM letting me know which authors you are currently helping and in what capacity, along with whether or not you are available for any assignments. Your preferred genres would be helpful too. Also If you are not part of this program, but are interested in volunteering some time and experience feel free to PM me... We're looking for people who want to help. How do you become an editor? You can buy the title (for free), from the store. Then PM me or Joann414 and we'll add you to the list. When you have done this, you may answer an ad found in the Writing Request Subforum of the Editor’s Corner. Once you have responded to the ad, please inform me or Joann414 that you are "booked", so to speak. Tell us the name of the author, and the project title. This will help us collate who is and is not available to edit/proofread/beta. Since March 2013, the following writers have requested assistance: Authors, please PM me or Joann414 if your request was, or was not, successful. Ryan Jacobs - seeking Beta/Editor - for details see post dated 02 Mar 2013 and 11 Feb 2013 JMH - seeking Beta/Editor - for details see post dated 15 March 2013 Johnathan Colourfield - seeking Beta/Editor - for details see post dated 06 April 2013 Vaniley - seeking editor - for details see post dated 05 April 2013 Rosenkrantz - seeking Beta - for details see post dated 19 April 2013 scotty94 - seeking Beta - for details see post dated 19 April 2013 Billy Brat - seeking Editor - for details see post dated 30 April 2013 comicfan - seeking Beta - for details see post dated 15 May 2013 W_L - seeking Beta/Editor - for details see post dated 17 May 2013 scotty94 - seeking Editor - for details see post dated 24 May 2013 Thorne Wilde - seeking Editor - for details see post dated 28 May 2013 I ask for your assistance in helping out our new and established writers, and if you can, it will be greatly appreciated. You can PM me: LJH or Joann414 Look out for some exciting Beta/Editor announcements and fun in the next couple of weeks. Also, if you have any fun ideas for the program, please let us know. Hugs all
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To begin, I apologize if similar threads have been posted before, please bear with me. I have never taken any creative-writing course and I have never written a work of fiction. However, I have considered maybe writing for GA in the past year. It was only in this past week, during live Chat, that authors such as Scotty94, Celethiel, Rustle and others have convinced me to give writing a try. (Thank You guys! ) Of course I asked them for advice for how to proceed and each one gave excellent responses. The purpose for this thread is to broaden that discussion to include anyone else who has advice, thoughts, or insights. The question is, with my minimal (near zero) experience in fiction, How should I proceed? Should I just take the proverbial jump and learn as I go; or should I take a course in creative writing (or at the very least some lessons) before I begin to write? Your thoughts are most welcome.