#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: wrmbreze wrmbreze
Quote:
Originally posted by Crystal1
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 ... more
Will have to reread and make note of these things. Thanks for the input.
11/30/2011
Contributor: Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
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Originally posted by Starkiller87
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.
Yeah - I was going to share that - that's how I find some reviews and have started following folks.
11/30/2011
Contributor: Willow Wand Willow Wand
I have to go return a RedBox movie before I am actually charged for it, and take a shower before work. I'll try to make it back. Thanks for all the great tips!

With Love,
Willow from A Woman And Her Wand
11/30/2011
Contributor: Beck Beck
Quote:
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


I do my three weekly!
11/30/2011
Contributor: SexyTabby SexyTabby
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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
way to keep us hooked lol
11/30/2011
Contributor: aliceinthehole aliceinthehole
Quote:
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.
start by being more active in the forums and following others who you think are interesting.

if you comment on others' reviews with interesting, thoughtful notes, they're more likely to read your reviews as well. thats how i got started, i suppose.
11/30/2011
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
Quote:
Originally posted by Willow Wand
I have to go return a RedBox movie before I am actually charged for it, and take a shower before work. I'll try to make it back. Thanks for all the great tips!

With Love,
Willow from A Woman And Her Wand
Night!
11/30/2011
Contributor: wrmbreze wrmbreze
Quote:
Originally posted by Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
Yeah - I was going to share that - that's how I find some reviews and have started following folks.
Thanks for that, will look it up later.
11/30/2011
Contributor: Beck Beck
Quote:
Originally posted by Willow Wand
I have to go return a RedBox movie before I am actually charged for it, and take a shower before work. I'll try to make it back. Thanks for all the great tips!

With Love,
Willow from A Woman And Her Wand
Have a good night.
11/30/2011
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
Quote:
Originally posted by Beck


I do my three weekly!
I have to admit I'm really bad about nominating reviews.
11/30/2011
Contributor: aliceinthehole aliceinthehole
Quote:
Originally posted by Starkiller87
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.
yes! great tip. i forget about that.


and, wrmbreeze, you can post as many reviews, as many times a day as you like on there. just be sure to rate the review above yours. and only post one at a time.
11/30/2011
Contributor: aliceinthehole aliceinthehole
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Originally posted by El-Jaro
hint
i second the request! impatience prevails!!!
11/30/2011
Contributor: Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
Quote:
Originally posted by aliceinthehole
start by being more active in the forums and following others who you think are interesting.

if you comment on others' reviews with interesting, thoughtful notes, they're more likely to read your reviews as well. thats how i got ... more
Especially if you comment with interesting thoughtful notes. Not just "good review" but "I liked the way you included diagrams" or "I never realized you could boil a vibrator with a motor inside", etc.

(Not that Alice said you could boil one)
11/30/2011
Contributor: Rarity Rarity
Quote:
Originally posted by Crystal1
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 ... more
I suppose I should be asking these things to my mentor, but...

How much sexual content do you expect in erotica?
11/30/2011
Contributor: wrmbreze wrmbreze
Quote:
Originally posted by aliceinthehole
start by being more active in the forums and following others who you think are interesting.

if you comment on others' reviews with interesting, thoughtful notes, they're more likely to read your reviews as well. thats how i got ... more
I feel like sometimes the only thing I can say that hasn't been said already is thanks for the great review.
11/30/2011
Contributor: aliceinthehole aliceinthehole
Quote:
Originally posted by Beck


I do my three weekly!
you're great about that. rumble wouldn't be the same without you. it'd be like... cricket cricket.
11/30/2011
Contributor: aliceinthehole aliceinthehole
Quote:
Originally posted by wrmbreze
I feel like sometimes the only thing I can say that hasn't been said already is thanks for the great review.
you can always repeat what's been said, if it's your honest opinion. no hurt in that.
11/30/2011
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
Quote:
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.
I think it's also due to the fact that you're reviewing DVDs and books. Those product types tend to have fewer readers in general.
11/30/2011
Contributor: aliceinthehole aliceinthehole
Quote:
Originally posted by wrmbreze
I feel like sometimes the only thing I can say that hasn't been said already is thanks for the great review.
and it's always good to say... hmm.. never thought about this product before and now you've got me wanting/not wanting it... or, i was looking at buying this and now you've scared me off/got me putting it on my wishlist, thanks for your creative/shitty writing.
11/30/2011
Contributor: El-Jaro El-Jaro
RePost for people showing up late:


Welcome to the November Review program workshop!

First off, congrats to our new Milestone Reviewers!

Lady Dream Kitten hit 300 reviews!


js250 hit 100 reviews!
11/30/2011
Contributor: Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
What bugs me is what a SUCKER I am for products if some of y'all give it a good review.

I will bump a product I've wanted for a while if your review is really good.
11/30/2011
Contributor: Beck Beck
Quote:
Originally posted by aliceinthehole
you're great about that. rumble wouldn't be the same without you. it'd be like... cricket cricket.
Awe thanks! I like to give props and then it feels great when someone gives your props!
11/30/2011
Contributor: aliceinthehole aliceinthehole
Quote:
Originally posted by Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
Especially if you comment with interesting thoughtful notes. Not just "good review" but "I liked the way you included diagrams" or "I never realized you could boil a vibrator with a motor inside", etc.

(Not that Alice said you could boil one)
i was told recently that you CANT. that its warned by manufacturers to destroy the motor. it was another contributor that told me this. just so ya know.

because i DID say on one review that it was possible.
11/30/2011
Contributor: wrmbreze wrmbreze
Quote:
Originally posted by Kindred
I think it's also due to the fact that you're reviewing DVDs and books. Those product types tend to have fewer readers in general.
Well, the last 2 I did before that was for slippery kitty lube and the radiant lighted penis. I am just trying to get a feel for what people prefer.
11/30/2011
Contributor: aliceinthehole aliceinthehole
Quote:
Originally posted by wrmbreze
Well, the last 2 I did before that was for slippery kitty lube and the radiant lighted penis. I am just trying to get a feel for what people prefer.
definitely check out the thread starkiller noted...


link

post your latest review.


it ALWAYS gets read fast that way, and rated and commented on.
11/30/2011
Contributor: Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
Quote:
Originally posted by aliceinthehole
i was told recently that you CANT. that its warned by manufacturers to destroy the motor. it was another contributor that told me this. just so ya know.

because i DID say on one review that it was possible.
I've read it in probably five or six reviews and I sit there and laugh. I picture them pulling out their hard-boiled toy and wondering why it won't turn on anymore!
11/30/2011
Contributor: Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
I think the best way to write better reviews is to read a LOT of reviews - tons of them. I learn so much when I read the reviews of others - even on products I'm not interested in.

I do have a small handful of reviewers that I will follow because I know I can learn from them - antipova is one of them - stainedclear is another one.
11/30/2011
Contributor: Beck Beck
Quote:
Originally posted by aliceinthehole
definitely check out the thread starkiller noted...


link

post your latest review.


it ALWAYS gets read fast that way, and rated and commented on.
I use this all the time! It is a great way.
11/30/2011
Contributor: Starkiller87 Starkiller87
Quote:
Originally posted by Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
I think the best way to write better reviews is to read a LOT of reviews - tons of them. I learn so much when I read the reviews of others - even on products I'm not interested in.

I do have a small handful of reviewers that I will follow ... more
THIS!
11/30/2011
Contributor: wrmbreze wrmbreze
Quote:
Originally posted by Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
I've read it in probably five or six reviews and I sit there and laugh. I picture them pulling out their hard-boiled toy and wondering why it won't turn on anymore!
It seems to me to be common sense not to put anything with a motor in boiling water even if a manual says you can. Or maybe thats just me.
11/30/2011