A/N: Author's notes. Usually, the opposite of the summary (see below.) This is a block of text used to elaborate on the author's thoughts, the creative process, or anything about the creation of the work. It could be used as an extended summary.

ConCrit: Constructive Criticism. Another word for a review of the work.

RP: Roleplay. Interactive storytelling. We each bring a character (or more.) You write a chapter, I write a chapter. Different RP forums have different rules, but most tend to frown on you drastically changing a fellow RPer's character (stripping of gear, casting spells to alter appearance / gender / race, or, of course, killing them.)

RR (also R/R): Read and review. Read this story / chapter / poem, then write a review of it.

Summary: The blurb that's presented when a reader finds your story in a list, such as on your profile. Only 255 characters in length, so use them well. Hint: "Please read," "I'm not sure if this is good," or "I'm new here" do not qualify for 'using those 255 characters well.' Write about the story, not about the author or reader.

"Summary: The blurb that's presented when a reader finds your story in a list, such as on your profile. Only 255 characters in length, so use them well. Hint: "Please read," "I'm not sure if this is good," or "I'm new here" do not qualify for 'using those 255 characters well.' Write about the story, not about the author or reader."

Very good advice. Putting simply "please read" or my personal favorite "I suck at summaries, the story is better than it sounds" is not very enticing to readers. A good summary should draw potential readers in, not make them doubt your writing abilities.

SM

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