#Workshop - Nov. 30th @7pm: "Writer's block" and "Follow-ups - any gravy left in that toy?"

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#Workshop - Nov. 30th @7pm: "Writer's block" and "Follow-ups - any gravy left in that toy?"

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Contributor: Starkiller87 Starkiller87
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Originally posted by Kindred
Like, I don't like know at all like what you like mean.
When I went to school, all my roommates were big like girls. I could hear them from my bedroom, and would want to stab myself in the ears. Each out of all the roommates I had were horrible!!! Im glad we only shared common room and not bed rooms, Id have murdered!!!
11/30/2011
Contributor: wrmbreze wrmbreze
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Originally posted by El-Jaro
I'd go chapter by chapter, doing a short summary of each. Then finish with an over sum of the book. Maybe comment if you'd re-read it?
Well its the anthology Women in Lust. Some of the stories are really short.
11/30/2011
Contributor: Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
I'm bad but I want to know how to do a review that makes it to the rumble. I mean - I've written two or three that I was pretty proud of and people have commented on and a couple have even convinced people to go on and buy the product.

What is it that sets a review apart to make it rumble-worthy? (I want my reviews to be high enough quality that they're always that good).
11/30/2011
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
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Originally posted by Starkiller87
When I went to school, all my roommates were big like girls. I could hear them from my bedroom, and would want to stab myself in the ears. Each out of all the roommates I had were horrible!!! Im glad we only shared common room and not bed rooms, Id ... more
lol I don't doubt it at all.
11/30/2011
Contributor: aliceinthehole aliceinthehole
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Originally posted by wrmbreze
Any pointers for the book reviews? I have one of those to do as well.(totally forgot about it)
i appreciate seeing photos. if the book does not have diagrams or photos in it, at least a photo of the front/back cover in interesting angles.

be sure to do your research on the author, and include what/if anything they've written before... waht they're known for, etc.

always fill out all the sections in the reviews!




dont' forget to include their language, how the book comes across.


always include quotes to show the reader the style, and to illustrate your points about the book's message.
11/30/2011
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
I think followup reviews get overlooked a lot, because they don't have their own ranking system or anything.

It might be good if we put up a "follow-up guidelines" with some "inspirational examples", like there are in the extended format.

I'm sure among us we can remember a few "inspirational examples"---maybe one where the toy is broken, another where it went from being liked a lot to not liked much, another where it had a learning curve and it grew on them, another where they found a new use..?

I know Red's follow-up reviews have usually been above-average, when I've read them.
11/30/2011
Contributor: Starkiller87 Starkiller87
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Originally posted by wrmbreze
Any pointers for the book reviews? I have one of those to do as well.(totally forgot about it)
I think a little about the author, maybe if youve read past books. Which your favorite story or section of the book. Was it an easy read, stuff like that.
11/30/2011
Contributor: El-Jaro El-Jaro
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Originally posted by wrmbreze
Well its the anthology Women in Lust. Some of the stories are really short.
"Um...there are women and they're um.. 'lusting' with their loins"

-sorry Beavis and Butthead moment
11/30/2011
Contributor: wrmbreze wrmbreze
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Originally posted by Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
I'm bad but I want to know how to do a review that makes it to the rumble. I mean - I've written two or three that I was pretty proud of and people have commented on and a couple have even convinced people to go on and buy the ... more
I want to know this as well.
11/30/2011
Contributor: Beck Beck
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Originally posted by Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
I don't want to read about it three days later. I like to hear if you've discovered new ways to use the toy that changed your feelings for the better or worse - or if the toy died after ten uses or whatever.

For instance - my ... more
I have a few items this happened to as well.

I dislike to see a follow up days after the original as well, unless something changed and happened to the product.
11/30/2011
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
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Originally posted by Crystal1
For lingerie, I think the best info you an add is how it holds up after being washed a few times. How a garment holds up in general helps, too- does it start falling apart/looking trashy after being worn a few times?
Yes, definitely important.


Also, for things with batteries---how quickly do they go through batteries? Lots of people write their original reviews too quickly to be able to include that information.
11/30/2011
Contributor: aliceinthehole aliceinthehole
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Originally posted by wrmbreze
Well its the anthology Women in Lust. Some of the stories are really short.
i personally wouldn't do a chapter by chapter overview... just pick out a few that really stood out to you, a few positive and negative, if you can find some of each, and highlight the main points that stuck out to you. add quotes to illustrate.
11/30/2011
Contributor: wrmbreze wrmbreze
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Originally posted by El-Jaro
"Um...there are women and they're um.. 'lusting' with their loins"

-sorry Beavis and Butthead moment
LOL!
11/30/2011
Contributor: Starkiller87 Starkiller87
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Originally posted by Kindred
lol I don't doubt it at all.
I dont get a long with girls though, I should add that. Im a arty, nerdy, reads comicbooks and builds things and talks about science type girl. Not a omg becky he is so cute, lets do each others nails type girl. That might be important in that comment.
11/30/2011
Contributor: Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
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Originally posted by wrmbreze
Well its the anthology Women in Lust. Some of the stories are really short.
If I remember right - Alan and Michelle just did a review on that. You might want to see their review to give you some ideas. I liked the way they wrote their review even though its not my style of book.
11/30/2011
Contributor: aliceinthehole aliceinthehole
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Originally posted by Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
I'm bad but I want to know how to do a review that makes it to the rumble. I mean - I've written two or three that I was pretty proud of and people have commented on and a couple have even convinced people to go on and buy the ... more
it just depends! you could have the most amazing review ever and nobody ever reads it and thinks 'i'll put this in the rumble.'

some people dont know about the rumble, and some dont do nominations.

it's just a stroke of luck, plus good reviews. dont worry! the more you participate around here, the more ppl will start following you, and eventually someone who noms reviews alot (beck?!) will pick you up.


it's like being selected to be a rockstar. it's alot of luck and a bit of talent.
11/30/2011
Contributor: wrmbreze wrmbreze
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Originally posted by Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
If I remember right - Alan and Michelle just did a review on that. You might want to see their review to give you some ideas. I liked the way they wrote their review even though its not my style of book.
I'll have to go look up their review.
11/30/2011
Contributor: aliceinthehole aliceinthehole
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Originally posted by Beck
I have a few items this happened to as well.

I dislike to see a follow up days after the original as well, unless something changed and happened to the product.
in which case, it's best to modify the actual review.
11/30/2011
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
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Originally posted by El-Jaro
I'd go chapter by chapter, doing a short summary of each. Then finish with an over sum of the book. Maybe comment if you'd re-read it?
I really like to see a "this is what I was expecting from the book," and then "it did/did not live up to my expectations" at the end.

Also, if it's non-fiction, talk about the author's tone, and who the intended audience is. I like scientific books, and I want to avoid books that are written to teenagers, for example.

If it's erotica, maybe share a few excerpts from your favorite stories. Also include what the orientation of the couplings is, so people can choose things they'll enjoy most.
11/30/2011
Contributor: Brusselsbrat Brusselsbrat
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Originally posted by El-Jaro
I have two reviews I REALLY have to get on.


8" Emperor

and


Deep Secret ... more
Are you looking for People to do these reviews??
11/30/2011
Contributor: El-Jaro El-Jaro
FYI: At 8:45 I'm going to drop some hints about something HUGE coming to EF this Friday
11/30/2011
Contributor: Crystal1 Crystal1
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Originally posted by wrmbreze
Any pointers for the book reviews? I have one of those to do as well.(totally forgot about it)
For instructional/informat ional books, I like when the reviewer gives a brief summary of each chapter (Chapter 1 covers the different types of llamas, with handy info such as each breed of llama's favorite Harry Potter movie.)

For erotica, an idea of the ratio of straight/gay/bi stories can be helpful, as well as an idea of how kinky things get, and any certain fetishes it may appeal to.
11/30/2011
Contributor: wrmbreze wrmbreze
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Originally posted by aliceinthehole
it just depends! you could have the most amazing review ever and nobody ever reads it and thinks 'i'll put this in the rumble.'

some people dont know about the rumble, and some dont do nominations.

it's just a stroke ... more
How do you get people to actually look at your reviews. I have a couple that have been up for a few weeks and only 1 or 2 people have looked at it.I need more feedback.
11/30/2011
Contributor: Beck Beck
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Originally posted by Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
I'm bad but I want to know how to do a review that makes it to the rumble. I mean - I've written two or three that I was pretty proud of and people have commented on and a couple have even convinced people to go on and buy the ... more
I just think that really depends on the people reading it. Some do not even nominate people and others already nominated everyone they could.

For me what makes the difference is how it is written and if it feels like the person took the time to write an awesome review. I see plenty of other reviews that are nomination, but I make the best three picks I can and hope someone else gives props to the others.
11/30/2011
Contributor: El-Jaro El-Jaro
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Originally posted by Brusselsbrat
Are you looking for People to do these reviews??
No, they were assigned to me. I just haven't gotten on them yet
11/30/2011
Contributor: Starkiller87 Starkiller87
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Originally posted by El-Jaro
FYI: At 8:45 I'm going to drop some hints about something HUGE coming to EF this Friday
What the hell JR dont tell us this! Your gonna make me crazy wondering now. Can we have a small hint now?
11/30/2011
Contributor: aliceinthehole aliceinthehole
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Originally posted by El-Jaro
FYI: At 8:45 I'm going to drop some hints about something HUGE coming to EF this Friday
YAY! even huger than Eden Classifieds???

i cant fucking wait.
11/30/2011
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
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Originally posted by El-Jaro
FYI: At 8:45 I'm going to drop some hints about something HUGE coming to EF this Friday
Tease!
11/30/2011
Contributor: Starkiller87 Starkiller87
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Originally posted by wrmbreze
How do you get people to actually look at your reviews. I have a couple that have been up for a few weeks and only 1 or 2 people have looked at it.I need more feedback.
There is a thread called rank the review above and post yours or something. It gets at least one person to look at yours, and you vote on someone elses so its kind of a nice cycle.
11/30/2011
Contributor: El-Jaro El-Jaro
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Originally posted by Starkiller87
What the hell JR dont tell us this! Your gonna make me crazy wondering now. Can we have a small hint now?
hint
11/30/2011