《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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Barbarians
The Triumvirate has known peace for 10,000 years. Their technology dwarfs that of Man, and for almost a century now Humanity has done everything they have asked of us, in order to learn even a fraction of their secrets. With their help, we have abolished poverty, and hunger. War is now a thing of the past. We have made incredible strides in a very short time period...and yet the Triumvirate races keep us at arm's length. They see us as half-evolved apes, too violent even now to keep company with our betters. They call us...Barbarians. But sometimes, a Barbarian is exactly what you need. (This incredible piece of artwork was a commission by Harry Rowland (@rowl_art_)...and I couldn't be more amazed at the job he's done. If you're looking for something like this, give him a yell.) A larger version of the cover can be found here NOTE: Agro Squerrils https://www.royalroad.com/profile/121861 has my permission to make an audio version of this story
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The First Mage
Demons roam the earth. With no need for water of food, they devoured everything in their path with no known purpose. The lord of the capital city abandoned all attempts to fight back against the demon hordes and retreated behind massive walls built around their city. Isolating them from the world, and allowing the demons to multiply. Living in prosperity behind the wall, the only known humans left alive began to fear change. A young mage lived a happy life, secretly casting spells and brewing potions in his home, but what happens when his act of courage reveals his secret?
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Follow the adventures of especially competent chefs as they travel the universe. Meeting new alien species, finding alien spices, sharing their own culture and overall just not trying to start an Intergalactic Incedent.
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Don't Go North
Little kobold apprentice Degra is sent to find an answer to a curse-laid illness on her people. Fair enough task for a student of magick and alchemy; but to her dismay, she is told the answer lies among one of the more dangerous and choatic races. She will have to seek out humans.
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Warlock of the Magus World -offline reading-
What happens when a scientist from a futuristic world reincarnates in a World of Magic and Knights?An awesome MC - that's what happens!A scientist's goal is to explore the secrets of the universe, and this is exactly what Leylin sets out to do when he is reincarnated. Dark, cold and calculating, he makes use of all his resources as he sets off on his adventures to meet his goal.Face? Who needs that... Hmmm... that guy seems too powerful for me to take on now... I better keep a low profile for now.You want me to help you? Sure... but what benefit can I get out of it? Nothing? Bye.Hmmm... that guy looks like he might cause me problems in the future. Should I let him off for now and let him grow into someone that can threaten me..... Nahhh. *kill*
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Accidental dungeon
A man, reincarnated into a magic world, fought his way to the very top, only to have to start again after an accident. He find's himself turned into a dungeon core and now he has to do it all over again. Maybe this time, he can even rise higher than he climbed before. On his side he has his trusted partner Luna - a dungeon fairy, for him she was more like a deus ex machina. The story is written in the third person and contains multiple points of view. At the moment this would be the mc, Luna and a young starting adventurer. The story will not be continued. If you're interested in thereasons, you can read the last chapter.
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