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Coco
Over 90 days ago
Bisexual Female, 46
United States
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I like this thread. It's remained positive and things did not happen in this one that normally does. Let me give a high five to ABG, you said what I was thinking. Let me go on the record by saying that I don't like comments that aren't helpful. And for the most part, I really enjoy comments. What I have noticed is that I love comments that the reader expresses to me WHY they enjoyed my work or WHY they didn't. The good job & hot story comments leave me with ...ehh okay, thanks.
We're an erotic story site, we like words; express yourself in the comments and you'll be high on my list...not so much if you don't express yourself. The best advice came from a mod here, she told me don't forget the five senses when I write. I got it. I went back and read her every comment on my stories and guess what...she was right. My higher scored stories were detailed when it came to the senses. I learned a lot. So when I see a 3, 4 or lower, I know one thing...I did a poor job of capturing the reader. I failed, and to me it wasn't malicious. (I can normally detect bullshit scores & ignore them unless I see that it's happened to other writers.)
I don't expect everyone to appease me by stroking my ego and giving me fives, but I know some people do, which to me is unfortunate. We need thick skins to do well at this, if you don't have one I suggest you to develop one. And for the last damn time, a 3 is not a bad score!
We're an erotic story site, we like words; express yourself in the comments and you'll be high on my list...not so much if you don't express yourself. The best advice came from a mod here, she told me don't forget the five senses when I write. I got it. I went back and read her every comment on my stories and guess what...she was right. My higher scored stories were detailed when it came to the senses. I learned a lot. So when I see a 3, 4 or lower, I know one thing...I did a poor job of capturing the reader. I failed, and to me it wasn't malicious. (I can normally detect bullshit scores & ignore them unless I see that it's happened to other writers.)
I don't expect everyone to appease me by stroking my ego and giving me fives, but I know some people do, which to me is unfortunate. We need thick skins to do well at this, if you don't have one I suggest you to develop one. And for the last damn time, a 3 is not a bad score!
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Quote by Belthazor
Why haven't you scored any of them?? That's how they rate/judge the competition.
Not completely accurate. Each entry has to earn at least ten votes to be considered for placing. After all the stories that have acquired the minimum ten votes have been vetted, the top 10-15 stories are presented to the panel for judging. That number varies per the quality of the competition. All in all, it is a just system that serves our purpose. Good luck to all the entrants, it's been a pleasure reading your offerings.
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Quote by Frank_Lee
There are many wonderful writers here to enjoy for so many different reasons. A good many of my own favorites have been mentioned already. I wouldn't want to be repetitive, but sweet-as-candy, delphi, irie and clarabelle should definitely be mentioned along with those who've already been named. But....if it were a matter of boiling it down to one...LadyX. She's got all our asses kicked.
I need MsX to write another story! All my favorites have been mentioned.
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Unless I say squirt/squirting in my stories, I don't mean them to be squirting orgasms. Full on female ejaculating orgasms are not at all as easy to achieve as they are described in these stories. I can be a squirter, but it doesn't happen often and it freaked me out when it first happened.
On the other hand, I mean to express wetness in most of my stories as it has been my experience that I, and women that I've been with, get very wet, and yes that means shiny pussies and fluids on inner thighs.
On the other hand, I mean to express wetness in most of my stories as it has been my experience that I, and women that I've been with, get very wet, and yes that means shiny pussies and fluids on inner thighs.
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Geesh Matilda, I thought we're working on the same story!
I'm working on three stories right now and it's a bit of a problem, so two will have to go into the "later" file.
Fantasy medieval erotica piece about a king, his wife, and his concubine. I'm not telling the meat of the story.
A follow up to previous story that has a working title of 'Images of Sin'.
And a flash piece about a naughty night I had during my swinging days.
They'll get finished one day.
I'm working on three stories right now and it's a bit of a problem, so two will have to go into the "later" file.
Fantasy medieval erotica piece about a king, his wife, and his concubine. I'm not telling the meat of the story.
A follow up to previous story that has a working title of 'Images of Sin'.
And a flash piece about a naughty night I had during my swinging days.
They'll get finished one day.
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Many of my stories are based on fact. I choose to express myself in that way, but not all of the details of the event make it into a story. I don't mind exposing myself if it is therapeutic for me.
I don't think I could write a cuckold story, the humiliation factor is not something that I can write well.
I don't think I could write a cuckold story, the humiliation factor is not something that I can write well.
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Quote by Milik_Redman
As Story Verifiers on Lush, we serve a dual purpose. As such, we are more akin to moderators by your definition, and indeed, the site gives us the title of Moderator. This is identifiable by the badge on our profile page.
Our primary duty, as set out by the site owner, is to verify that any story published meets our guidelines regarding content and to insure it meets our quality standards.
To do that, we are able to make minor edits to ensure that such things as spelling, punctuation and grammar are at an acceptable level of accuracy. A few minor mistakes may get past. More than that but not thoroughly woven into the work MIGHT be corrected at the judgment of the moderator. Serious issues regarding these three things will mean the work is returned.
What we do not do is make real changes to the writing or construction of the piece. We do not conduct deep edits unless the writer is aware of the assistance. Even then, it's not something we are required to do. I have, at times made deep and significant edits to stories that have been returned several times, but not before discussion with the writer. 99% of the time, we will either make small changes or just send it back.
We discuss our methods and requirements constantly and report to our team when we are having difficulty or need advice. After more than two years at this, I have seen writers complain or object to many things, but I haven't seen anyone complain with cause over changes made to their story.
If there is a violation of guidelines, the story is returned with an explanation. We do not change the nature or content of a story at any time. That is not our mission. Our goal is simply ensure that stories posted are of a high quality and that they do not contain unacceptable content.
I hope that clears it up for you.
