《101 Writing Tips from an Exhausted Reviewer》Welcome!
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Welcome to 101 Writing Tips from an Exhausted Reviewer!
First things first: we lied to you. This is not from an exhausted reviewer, but from two exhausted reviewers: and . We've both been reviewers for the for over six months, and, to commemorate our review store hitting 100 reviews, we thought it was about time to tell you about the reviewing process.
Also, a MASSIVE shout-out to the talented - thank you so much for the stunning cover!
Now, we've both been reviewing for a long time. And, by a long time, I mean six months.
And while this may not sound like a long time, hear this: in my six months of reviewing, I have reviewed a total of 74 stories. Some of these stories have made my heart rip in two, some of these stories have made me laugh myself to tears, and some of these stories... well, let's just say that, no, it is not okay to make ten hot supernatural men fall in love with your protagonist within the span of two chapters. And, no, not all of them should look like Harry Styles.
So, we present to you our book of advice! This book will mostly be inspired by books we have had to review (if we reference your book, we will always ask you for permission first). The following chapters will include:
1. Common mistakes we see in books, and tips on how to avoid these.
2. Tropes that we have seen too much of, and tropes that we would love to see more of (where are the heart-warming epic fantasies about dancing noodles?).
3. How to make your book become 'popular' on Wattpad (without featuring Harry Styles!)
4. How to and how to treat your reviewer, as well as how to know if your reviewer is right for you.
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5. Subjective vs Objective - what advice should you take with a grain of salt (and what should you take with a grain of pepper)?
But, of course, we want this story to be as interactive as possible. So, please: let us know what want to see! Would you like us to talk about how to use semicolons? Perhaps you would like us to break down exactly how we complete our reviews? Or maybe you want us to rant about the most annoying clients we have had to review for? Tips on describing setting? Types of authors who request reviews?
Let us know in the comments below! We will take each request into consideration.
This story is meant to be interactive. Feel free to comment your experiences, or even ask questions for clarification. You can make friends with fellow commenters too, of course! Just make sure to stay polite and courteous at all times.
One last thing: do request for reviews here. This is not a review store. Please check out the if you would like a review.
So, writers, get your notebooks ready.
Fellow reviewers, get ready to laugh about how painfully relatable our rants are.
Welcome to 101 Writing Tips from an Exhausted Reviewer.
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The Lady's Handbook of Intrigue and Murder (High Fantasy Politics)
Summary:The daughter of a dying house is summoned to the Imperial City to meet and perhaps marry a handsome prince. It sounds like a fairy tale. Except Mydea doesn’t have the advantage of a half-forgotten childhood encounter, supreme magic to match the highest echelons of society, or even the privilege of an ally. In order to survive and make a name for herself, she must beat the Imperial Court at its own game. At least no one's tried to kill her—yet. Notes: Basically, if you liked the magic of Harry Potter and the politics of Game of Thrones, you'll probably like this. While the first book focuses on the female lead, and the interplay of competing regional and imperial interests, subsequent books will also cover warfare and how I imagine that differs wildly from historical norms with the introductions of a magical aristocracy. Updates every Mon / Thurs / SatAdvance Chapters available on my Patreon [participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge]
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Blind Judgment
First a soldier, then a blind man. Could he ever be anything else? Suffering from a massive change of perspective, Cain finds himself in a new world as earth is destroyed by unknown forces. With change comes pain and opportunity. Can power be gained, when he has no eyes to see? Writing chapters as I go, so tentative release schedule of two chapters a week.
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Immortal
In the world of Etheria there exist magic. All types of races you can imagine and in this world, the strong dominate the weak.In this world only five known people achieved the Immortality. Immortality makes them young forever and allows them to never die from age. But they can die, if they are killed.Most of the immortals are known mostly as powerful Elders, even if they don't look old, and stay inside their houses or clan's improving every second they can to achieve what they want. The God Realm.The story follows the First Immortal, and the youngest one achieving immortality, who can't die even if she tries. She's the first to reach the peak of cultivation, the God Realm.It's not because she reached the God Realm, that she can't die, it's just that she was blessed with a great power. Her body heals right away when it's damaged. Sometimes it doesn't even show the wound. And let's just say that she is a women full of secrets and surprises.""" I've been stabbed in the heart before. I've been shot by magic, multiple times. I'm fine now, but I wouldn't recommend it."""" ~ AthaliaFollow Athalia Vélios, two hundred year old Immortal/Goddess, as she has fun in the world she actually didn't know as much as she thought.- Still don't know if I will add the mature tag- I don't own the photo, don't mind that thingy she has on her eyebrows. Ignore it xD
8 85 - In Serial19 Chapters
The Beasts Under Your Bed
The Beasts From Beyond, an ever-present threat of elderich abominations appearing in the world through some unknown means, for unknown reasons. All that is known is that they will come, and they will kill. Living in fear of this, was not the way of the people of Alatara. To the North, they built mighty machines and bred mighty people. To the west, they developed an order of great warriors. To the east, they undertook surptitious and unseemly strides towards peace. To the South, flaming Demons and Devils crush the creatures that threaten them. And in the center, the largest mass of land and the largest concentration of both Beasts and man, they embraced unity. The Otherworld Defence Department oversaw all the needs of the different branches, the most famous of this being the Supernatural Incursion Response. A Mailed Fist, aimed at the creatures that would disturb the peace and threaten the people. Aided in this endevour, there were the Quasi-Humans. Beings of transformative properties, with powers and capabilities allowing them aid the Humans in pushing back the beasts. It is in this, that Kiko is born. Though nobody could foresee it, she will bring about the doom of the planet. The only question, is how?
8 97 - In Serial11 Chapters
R.Evolution- The Border Dispute
200 years in the future, the world is divided into two parts, those who are a part of the ANI and those who aren't. After the major world economies collapse, an economic factory takes charge and builds the world anew. People have moved into the ANI cities- populating them as they surpass the former glory of the 21st century. However, those who reject the continued expanse are at odds against them- and with shady political dealings, assassinations, and infiltrations behind the scenes- will they be crushed in the oncoming expanse? ---
8 138 - In Serial40 Chapters
Inside Metsys
Inside the universe of Metsys, life is chaotic, cruel and crazy. People with Stats have power and everyone wants to be a Player. Meet Corn, a slave who has no memory of most of his past and doesn’t know how most of the world functions. This doesn’t stop him from escaping the bonds of slavery by risking his life on a gamble. After all, he would risk everything for freedom and the right to be a mage. But how’s a scrub to learn Magic and get power? Why, join the magical under belly of the city, of course. And eat all the mana that he can get. Two Disclaimers: 1) This is a work of fiction. Any characters, places, organisations and everything else in this novel are fictional. Any resemblance between anything in this novel and the plane of reality we live in is purely coincidental. Was that a bit over the top and a wee bit unnecessary? Maybe. 2) This story features an antihero with a slight hint of villainy. So, sooner or later, it’s going to get dark. Very dark. Hence all the tags. If you are prone to be squeamish, this might not be for you. Well. You were warned. ;)
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