Thanks everyone
There were so many fantastic stories in this competition; I can't ever remember giving out so many fives!
Really makes me proud to be a member of a site with so many talented authors. A big well done to everyone who entered.
Liz x
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Scarlet Seductress
Quote by Noreasonneeded
In general, I prefer to vote and comment on every story I read. I think the author should get that from me, at the very least. Sadly I don't get to read as much as I would like. *sigh*
I like the "non-agression" comment policy here. And the voting and comment ratio are about what I expected. (Less than 1%) But it does sometimes seem that the voting is overly generous.
All that said, if I have something to say to the author that I do not think needs to be in my comment, I will send a private message to make my point. The danger of a public critique area is always that the will surface and take over. Sad to say. Maybe the button should just indicate a desire for critiques to be sent as email. And if the author wants to take the comments further, they could start a forum thread.
Just a concern that the honest request "I'd like a critique of my writing efforts" could be read as "attack me without mercy, I'm asking for it". And then it's a one-sided dodgeball game.
This really isn't an option to be honest.
Any comments that are submitted in an overly aggressive manner or without any substance as to being a genuine literary comment on a story can usually be removed with a request to admin.
"This is total shit!" for instance, is completely useless as a story comment. It tells the author nothing.
What we would be looking for is something far more in-depth and covering a range of aspects. Perhaps a 'Critique Guide' could be put together to help those users wishing to write one?
Story Opening
Conflict
Plot
Setting
Characterisation
Dialogue
Point of View
Show versus tell
Format
Grammar
Writing Style
Scarlet Seductress
Quote by Shylass
Like I said, I'm not sure that I would definitely want to use such a function on Lush myself, for various reasons, but I'm not sure that the thread to discuss it is this one. The ideas have so many implications, and since this thread is for all sorts of varying site ideas, some replies would get lost.
Nobody except me commented on it until now, as it was lost on the previous page by other posts that had nothing to do with it. I only realised that it was there because a friend told me. The idea could get discussed in detail here, but other suggestions will be lost, or replies will be missed. I would be happy to see, and contribute to, the idea in a separate discussion thread if anybody feels strongly enough that it would be a plausible and accepted idea.
Fair enough.
New thread started here if yourself and GingerKitty would like to add anymore thoughts:
http://www.lushstories.com/forum/yaf_postsm1226734_Site-Suggestion-Story-Critique.aspx
Liz
Scarlet Seductress
GingerKitty proposed the following:
Thoughts by Shylass:
My suggestion for an alternative to the forum idea:
Instead of a private forum, how about this:
I have seen on some artistic websites (such as DeviantArt) that a user can specify that they would like to have a piece critiqued when submitting it.
We could have a tick box on the story submission page called 'I would like a critique of this story' which would put an additional button on the story page itself.
Any user can click the button and submit a proper review of the story (subject to certain conditions such as minimum word count - otherwise you could get 'critiques' which say for example, "Not enough cock.")
These could then be listed as links on the top of the comments section, e.g. 'Critique by Shylass' which can be clicked on and opened.
This would also allow for multiple story reviews without clogging up the comments section with big chunks of text, but also allow casual readers to check them out also.
Perhaps a privacy option could also be added to make the critiques only visible to the author?
Please add your thoughts below.
Quote by GingerKitty
I'm always reading about wanting to improve the standards of the writing here, which is sometimes (okay, most of the time) met with criticism. I think in order to help people improve and get good feedback, a critique forum, like on the sister site would be useful.
Thoughts by Shylass:
Quote by Shylass
This is a great idea. However, I think that it should be a private forum, just as it is on the blue site. It would have to consist of people who are serious (in a fun way), or it would just be another vehicle for slagging people off or running them down (certain people are good at that).
I am in two minds about whether I would want to join it, personally, but I'm not sure that this thread is the right place for that discussion.
In general, I think the idea has potential in some form here.
My suggestion for an alternative to the forum idea:
Instead of a private forum, how about this:
I have seen on some artistic websites (such as DeviantArt) that a user can specify that they would like to have a piece critiqued when submitting it.
We could have a tick box on the story submission page called 'I would like a critique of this story' which would put an additional button on the story page itself.
Any user can click the button and submit a proper review of the story (subject to certain conditions such as minimum word count - otherwise you could get 'critiques' which say for example, "Not enough cock.")
These could then be listed as links on the top of the comments section, e.g. 'Critique by Shylass' which can be clicked on and opened.
This would also allow for multiple story reviews without clogging up the comments section with big chunks of text, but also allow casual readers to check them out also.
Perhaps a privacy option could also be added to make the critiques only visible to the author?
Please add your thoughts below.
Scarlet Seductress
Quote by Shylass
This is a great idea. However, I think that it should be a private forum, just as it is on the blue site. It would have to consist of people who are serious (in a fun way), or it would just be another vehicle for slagging people off or running them down (certain people are good at that).
I am in two minds about whether I would want to join it, personally, but I'm not sure that this thread is the right place for that discussion.
In general, I think the idea has potential in some form here.
Instead of a private forum, how about this:
I have seen on some artistic websites (such as DeviantArt) that a user can specify that they would like to have a piece critiqued when submitting it.
We could have a tick box on the story submission page called 'I would like a critique of this story' which would put an additional button on the story page itself.
Any user can click the button and submit a proper review of the story (subject to certain conditions such as minimum word count - otherwise you could get 'critiques' which say for example, "Not enough cock.")
These could then be listed as links on the top of the comments section, e.g. 'Critique by Shylass' which can be clicked on and opened.
This would also allow for multiple story reviews without clogging up the comments section with big chunks of text, but also allow casual readers to check them out also.
Perhaps a privacy option could also be added to make the critiques only visible to the author?
Scarlet Seductress
Quote by Natashadh
Hi everyone,
I'm a journalist looking for a woman to share her experiences of writing erotica!
I'd love to speak to someone who will talk to me about how they got into it, why they do it and if it has affects their sex life.
You would get paid for taking part in the piece and get to approve everything before it is printed.
If you would be interested or have any questions please give me an email -
Thanks!
Natasha x
Hi Natasha!
Welcome to Lush
I think your piece sounds very interesting and look forward to reading both the article and contributions from the authors here.
Best of luck!
Liz x
Scarlet Seductress
Quote by SugarBaby2013
On our profile pages there is a "Report Profile" button. How about something like that to report an individual forum thread, that is offensive.
I believe this has already been suggested, discussed and rejected as a change to the site.
The feeling was that it would not be used properly.
Anyone who has an issue with a thread in the forum can either:
- Use the contact form, or
- Mention it directly to a moderator (preferred)
http://www.lushstories.com/our-contacts.aspx
Scarlet Seductress
Quote by Farhin
1. Having your profile as private for an option
2. Having a status option of 'invisible'
3. Umm denying people access to you profile
4. An app would be nice
5. Make this website layout like wattpad.com
and yeah that's it so far
1 - You can restrict all sorts of sections of your profile for non-friend viewers (see the settings page)
2 - This is in there too.
3 - A profile is a 'public' page. If you had the ability to block a user from even looking at it; they would still be able to see it if they logged out.
4 - Android app is available from Google Play Store and Amazon App store. Apple do not allow 'adult' applications, hence no iPhone/iPad app.
5 - Any particular features you like about the Wattpad site?
Scarlet Seductress
Saw it the other night, thought it was pretty good.
Had scenes in it that I just couldn't shake the feeling were blatant rips off's of The Matrix and Avatar - WTF!
Also, anyone else notice how much those 'prison pods' at the start of the movie look like dildos?
We did and so did about twenty other girls in the cinema!
Bit blurry but:
Had scenes in it that I just couldn't shake the feeling were blatant rips off's of The Matrix and Avatar - WTF!
Also, anyone else notice how much those 'prison pods' at the start of the movie look like dildos?
We did and so did about twenty other girls in the cinema!
Bit blurry but:
Scarlet Seductress
Quote by kinkitten
So far I've only written prose and suddenly had an idea that would be more like a poem. The problem is I've never written a poem and I'm not sure what qualifies as a poem? Does it have to rhyme? How long is it supposed to be? Would love some advice.
Good questions.
In a nutshell, a poem is more likely to have a meter and/or rhyme scheme.
Poetry is also the only category on Lush that does not have a minimum length requirement.
Quote by Wikipedia
Poetry is a form of literary art which uses aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language—such as phonaesthetics, sound symbolism, and metre—to evoke meanings in addition to, or in place of, the prosaic ostensible meaning.
Anyone who has had a poetry submission returned by myself has had an explanation along these lines:
Poetry uses forms and conventions to suggest different interpretations to words, or to evoke an emotional response from the reader. Devices such as alliteration, onomatopoeia and rhythm are sometimes used to achieve musical effects; and the use of ambiguity, symbolism, irony and other stylistic elements will often leave a poem open to multiple interpretations.
Poetry is a wonderful thing,
It can make you dance, it can make you sing.
You can curl up and cry as your heart it destroys,
Or smile and laugh in greatest joy.
With nothing as powerful as the written word,
Your heart can soar just like a bird.
Flying high, caught on a breeze,
Or in utter despair, fall to your knees.
It can play on your mind and taunt your soul,
The cruelest joke, a bottomless hole.
To weave the words, to pull the strings,
To show and explain the way of things.
That wasn't too bad. Bit rough around the edges but I am eating my lunch.
My suggestion would be to have a read through the poetry category on here and check out the work of some of the other authors.
That way you can see what is 'generally' accepted as poetry and approved by the moderating team.
Best of luck with your writing!
Liz
Scarlet Seductress
Quote by lafayettemister
I'd like to see a "Go to page #" option on the home/story page. If a person wants to go back in the stories, past page 10 you can only move 5 pages at a time. Be helpful if I could select page 176 or whatever.
You can type it in the URL if you want:
http://www.lushstories.com/?page=15&cs=26125
Just change that bit in red to the page number you want
Scarlet Seductress
Good afternoon gents.
I'm doing a little research for my next story and was wondering if you would be so kind as to help a girl out.
What I am looking for is some fairly detailed descriptions of the male orgasm; more specifically, your best ever orgasm.
- Do you have one that stands out in your memory as being mind-blowing?
- What do you remember most vividly about it?
- What did it feel like?
- How could you tell when you were 'getting close'?
- Did you moan or growl?
- Did you clamp your eyes shut?
- Did you pass out?
Anything you are happy to share would be a help.
You can be as detailed or as graphic as you wish.
(As always, the usual Lush rules apply: Nothing under 16 years of age, et cetera.)
Many thanks!
Liz x
I'm doing a little research for my next story and was wondering if you would be so kind as to help a girl out.
What I am looking for is some fairly detailed descriptions of the male orgasm; more specifically, your best ever orgasm.
- Do you have one that stands out in your memory as being mind-blowing?
- What do you remember most vividly about it?
- What did it feel like?
- How could you tell when you were 'getting close'?
- Did you moan or growl?
- Did you clamp your eyes shut?
- Did you pass out?
Anything you are happy to share would be a help.
You can be as detailed or as graphic as you wish.
(As always, the usual Lush rules apply: Nothing under 16 years of age, et cetera.)
Many thanks!
Liz x
Scarlet Seductress
Quote by She
I know we have option for non members to vote on our work, mine is always on..My question is if it would be posible to maybe have the same option for guests of the site to leave comments as well? I it is unlikely that lots of guests read poetry, but still it would be quite interesting for me to see those comments.
Just an educated guess but...
I'm pretty sure that allowing non-members to leave story comments would leave the site vulnerable to spam.
Those message fields are prone to automated scripts that dump all sorts of crap on the site advertising everything from Viagra to fake Nike trainers.
A 'Captcha' system would likely need to be implemented to counter this:
Possibly the reason this has not been considered previously?
Scarlet Seductress
Quote by Sirene_Jaune
I normally come when I masturbate, even when I was in my relationship with my ex I would use masturbation to orgasm during sex.
However I have a fuck buddy and I enjoy it when we have sex and when he touches me. Now here comes the delimma
When I masturbate now it feels nice but I can not get that fantastic climax any more. Not like when I did it when I was with my ex or by myself.
It has been two weeks since I noticed this.
Anyone have any ideas?
I tried using my imagination, watching porn, reading stories on lush, memories of fantastic sex moments. I start to get on the verge of coming but no fireworks. My poor fingers and wrist get tired. So it isn't fun.
There is no problem when it comes to having sex with the fuck buddy however.
Have you tried toys?
A really good vibe can work wonders.
Scarlet Seductress
Quote by Metilda
I have a long list of story ideas - some only play out to be short stories: a few chapters or even one chapter (which isn't so much a story but rather a scene). Both erotica and non erotica.
My goal is to become a published author - only, I have a hard time seeing which story concept is good enough to work into a full length story and which isn't. I won't know until I work on it and see where it goes. Though I've done that - I'm still left not know what's what.
A friend of mine published dozens of full length, original, creative and unique stories that are just wonderful works online. I love her writing because all of her characters have depth. Also, her story concepts are very original. Character death, depraved psychos on the loose, murder. Her works in the supernatural area often don't paint supernatural beings in a positive light at all. One of her more inventive pieces had to do with a caveman and a girl who was tossed back in time mid a freak lab experiment. Another follows a teenager who has autism as he copes after his parents have died - and he falls in love.
Yet - because of constraints within the publishing world; most of her works, receiving thousands of positive reviews by her fans, would not be publishable material. Her content, which is why she became quite popular online where she publishes, is very questionable.
I write like she does - not *like* she does: but the creative twists, character death and so on - yes, it's there in my work.
Obviously I can't publish some pieces here on Lush. . .and I'm wondering if publishing on paper is just limiting my content to the point where I'll just be wasting my time.
Sure - I could write to publish - but only if I continually squelch my ideas down into a pre-approved conceptual form.
Anyone else deal with this - how does that fair?
I would be interested to hear what some of your ideas include that don't meet Lush guidelines for story publication.
We are fairly open with regards to what we allow really (in my opinion).
Have you considered that following in these footsteps with regards to subject matter, may limit your appeal to a wider audience?
