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Post by MelMac on Dec 22, 2005 2:17:39 GMT -5
Since I can now load documents on the fanfiction site, I will try to upload my first individual story either tonight or tomorrow. Still fine tuning some details with it, but it'll be interesting. I'll modify this post when the first chapter pops up. 'Til then, good night everyone.  |
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Post by billswoman on Dec 22, 2005 8:21:14 GMT -5
MelMac, one thing you may want to do: break it up into chapters. It's quite easy to add chapters on FF.net, and often newbies will post humongous "single chapter" stories that get to be rather daunting to a reader. Goodness knows I did that myself, till I made myself learn the chaptering feature.
You simply add the first one, create the story, etc etc... then when that one's in, you go back to "edit story" and one choice is "Chapter/Content". Upload as many docs as you want, labeling them 2, 3, etc (what you call it won't matter to the board, just something so you know which is which). Go to "Add chapter" under the "Chapter/Content" and add away.
What I'd suggest, being a complete story, is add a chapter every couple hours. Each time you add one, it puts the story up in "Just In," so you get more exposure that way from people perusing the newest stuff. I've gone to many "Just In" stories I wouldn't normally have sought out (eg, an excellent Gunsmoke story that I thoroughly enjoyed, or a South Park story that was a total scream... "Love is Kickass" if you wanna go read it.)
Any way, it'll make the story much easier to read if it's broken up into chapters, not one long continuous page. Just a thought. Or else you can learn it over time as I did.
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Post by billswoman on Dec 22, 2005 8:26:03 GMT -5
Well, it told me I had to log in to comment, and I didn't want to make an account, so here it is: LOL, that was excellent!! I could just see it happening, and you had some wonderful turns-of-phrase in there. Very cute! |
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Post by MelMac on Dec 22, 2005 22:01:42 GMT -5
Well, I just put in the first chapter of my fanfic. Now, all I got to do is hope that it works right. If it does, then I'll upload the next few. Should have them all on the site before tomorrow. (providing my computer decides not to act silly again.)  |
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Post by HoudiniDerek on Dec 22, 2005 22:18:30 GMT -5
Miss Davidson: THAT ROCKED! Great idea. Although I am curious what scenario Bill had cooking to start with.  |
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Post by MelMac on Dec 22, 2005 23:03:15 GMT -5
Ok, now that's it's finally in the folder, here's the first chapter of my first individual fanfic: "Identity Strike" www.fanfiction.net/s/2715614/1/Basic synopsis is that lightning and the suit create an unusual scenario for Bill and Ralph. Meanwhile, a case Pam is helping with takes a twist of its own. It's rated teen for references to drugs and some mild violence. The rest of the chapters will be coming later tonight, so the complete version will be in probably by Thursday afternoon. Please read and, if you like, comment. Hope you enjoy it. |
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Post by MissDavidson on Dec 23, 2005 0:38:42 GMT -5
Thanks guys!!! I'm glad you liked it!!! ;D Even my sister (Who is Anti-GAH) liked it!
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Post by MelMac on Dec 23, 2005 16:18:06 GMT -5
Just wanted to say that my story is complete and on the fanfiction.net, and I've marked it as such (ETA-I found out where the complete is located ). The link to it is posted in my previous post. It's a bit long, but I divvyied it up into six chapters to help out with that problem. Any comments would be greatly appreciated. Hope you enjoy reading it. I plan on working on another one during my Christmas vacation based on the (real) plot bunny I wrote in the title threads folder. Don't know what will happen suit wise just yet, but I plan to set the beginning of it at a blood drive at Whitney High School. That way, I can get the kids involved in this one, and with some interesting scenes at the actual drive. Will it be the kids, will it be Ralph, who knows? |
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Post by Lauren on Dec 26, 2005 19:33:46 GMT -5
Okay, I had a new idea for a fic (that I will actually complete for a change  ). Based on the lightning angle, with a twist. This is the teaser:  Heh heh heh. |
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Post by HoudiniDerek on Dec 26, 2005 20:26:37 GMT -5
Nice imaging, Lauren. Are you writing a fanfic that you are going to post? What's it like? And you don't have to lie and tell us that you will finish it...Christmas is over...Santa Claus won't care until next year. |
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Post by Lauren on Dec 26, 2005 20:56:44 GMT -5
Nice imaging, Lauren. Are you writing a fanfic that you are going to post? What's it like? And you don't have to lie and tell us that you will finish it...Christmas is over...Santa Claus won't care until next year. Thanks! Yes, I am writing the fic & will be posting the first chapter by the end of the week. (It's already done, but I want to make sure of where I'm taking the story.) And who said I was lying? |
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Post by HoudiniDerek on Dec 26, 2005 21:10:25 GMT -5
Well, you finish SOOO many of them that you tell us you have started. |
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Post by Lauren on Dec 26, 2005 21:48:41 GMT -5
Well, you finish SOOO many of them that you tell us you have started. Funny. |
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Post by HoudiniDerek on Dec 26, 2005 21:49:54 GMT -5
Thanks...glad to see my two-day hiatus didn't ruin my sense of humor...I keep it around just for you, Lauren. |
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Post by MelMac on Dec 26, 2005 22:44:36 GMT -5
Okay, I had a new idea for a fic (that I will actually complete for a change ). Based on the lightning angle, with a twist. This is the teaser: Heh heh heh. Well, it's my turn to be intrigued, Lauren. As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words. Look forward to reading your story when you post it on the fanfiction site. |
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Post by HoudiniDerek on Dec 28, 2005 23:01:54 GMT -5
So, Lauren what is the status of this? Are you getting it done before helping the game thread or is this fanfic your first and foremost?
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Post by Lauren on Dec 28, 2005 23:35:52 GMT -5
Status is that the second chapter is almost done. The first is beta'd, but I haven't decided where I want to end it yet. I'm thinking this is going to be a series of fics, since I'm really having fun with this idea. I think this will be my big fic. I'll probably get this first plot done before the game thread, but I'll still be working on the next plot during that. I'll start posting once I get my second chapter completed. |
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Post by HoudiniDerek on Dec 28, 2005 23:50:20 GMT -5
Cool. You will have to let me know on here...I am not on the fanfic board...don't want to get banned. |
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Post by Ms Boku on Dec 29, 2005 19:05:16 GMT -5
Cool. You will have to let me know on here...I am not on the fanfic board...don't want to get banned. Why would you get banned? |
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Post by Lauren on Dec 29, 2005 20:31:36 GMT -5
Cool. You will have to let me know on here...I am not on the fanfic board...don't want to get banned. I'll definitely let you know. I'll more than likely start a thread for it, including the link. You, banned? Naaaahhh... |
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