What I *dislike* in a story

[dv8tor]

more dislikes?

Cliche' - I do grow weary of reading the same old-same old...All women are not wanton sluts, oozing liquid desire; nor do all men don't come equipped with huge, thick cocks, ridged with blue veins and sporting a bulbous, purple head. Geez, you can always tell when the author is male <EG> Of course size matters (whoever heard of a woman going to an adult toy store and buying a five-inch dildo?), but it isn't everything and most women will tell you, "It's not the size of the nail but rather how well it is driven home," that truly matters. The only other thing that I find difficult to read is redundant writing. The English language is a marvelous medium, full of many different ways to say the same thing. The simplest things like "he said, she said" over and over again show a total lack of imagination and polish. Trying phases like, "muttered softly, rejoined, retorted, exclaimed, gasped, purred, grunted", etc.

Oh well, there's my dime's worth <smile>

 

[Tatewaki]

Re: more dislikes?

The simplest things like "he said, she said" over and over again show a total lack of imagination and polish. Trying phases like, "muttered softly, rejoined, retorted, exclaimed, gasped, purred, grunted", etc.

That's funny, one of my pet peeves is when writers think that the invisible, innocuous word 'said' can't carry the load, and instead stuff in a whole bunch of ridiculous modifiers such as muttered, rejoined, retorted, exclaimed, gasped, purred and grunted needlessly into their writing. Often they use them simply for variety, but for no good purpose. They should save that imagination of theirs for sharp, vivid dialogue, not useless dialogue tags. You try 'grunting' out a line like "Hey, you! What you lookin' at?" Ditto for 'gasping' out a line of dialogue longer that three syllables.

Everything in moderation. That's the key.

-T

 

[dv8tor]

Re: Re: more dislikes?

That's funny, one of my pet peeves is when writers think that the invisible, innocuous word 'said' can't carry the load, and instead stuff in a whole bunch of ridiculous modifiers such as muttered, rejoined, retorted, exclaimed, gasped, purred and grunted needlessly into their writing. Often they use them simply for variety, but for no good purpose. They should save that imagination of theirs for sharp, vivid dialogue, not useless dialogue tags. You try 'grunting' out a line like "Hey, you! What you lookin' at?" Ditto for 'gasping' out a line of dialogue longer that three syllables.

Everything in moderation. That's the key.

-T

Oh, I concur with that sentiment, especially the "useless" part. My point was more to using such modifiers when the occassion warrants, not as arbitrary substitutes.

 

[Tatewaki]

Re: Re: Re: more dislikes?

Oh, I concur with that sentiment, especially the "useless" part. My point was more to using such modifiers when the occassion warrants, not as arbitrary substitutes.

Then we are in complete agreement.

Cheers!

-T

 

[Sabledrake]

What I dislike ... hmm.

-- Physical descriptions that include measurements and cup size.
-- inane terms like 'love box.'
-- overdone and unrealistic dialogue.
-- poor writing.
-- poor or no characterization.
-- no plot or emotion.
-- too much crudity of language.

That'll do for a start

Sabledrake

 

[Guest]

I'd just like to mention again that poor spelling and grammar skills is a huge pet peeve! And, this is true with "general" net usage, not just in stories. I get so tired of messages sent to me like:

how r u doing

or:

wut u into

How lazy is one that they feel the need to abbreviate three letter words like "you" and "are"?!?! The internet should not be considered an excuse to become ignorant or lazy!

 

[fanzee1]

since the topic is grammar...

I'd just like to mention again that poor spelling and grammar skills is a huge pet peeve! And, this is true with "general" net usage, not just in stories. I get so tired of messages sent to me like:

how r u doing

or:

wut u into

How lazy is one that they feel the need to abbreviate three letter words like "you" and "are"?!?! The internet should not be considered an excuse to become ignorant or lazy!

i figured i would chime in.

I agree with tiggs on the lazy writing in stories. it bogs down the reader as you're too busy trying to wade your way through writing missteps to get hot from the story, no matter how erotic the idea.

I do disagree with the comments about internet shortand, however. Language is fluid and as soon as you introduce a new medium for its use you will create a new realm of jargon and usage.

The internet is our newest communication medium. It deserves the opportunity to generate its own norms and standards for language and people who use those new standards in the appropriate forums aren't being lazy so much as proactive.

That's a small point at this site, however.

 

[LittleIndianGrl]

You guys have given me a lot to think about, since I was trying to write my first story. Once I'm done, would someone be willing to edit it?

 

[playful Kitten26]

Major dislike

The major pet peeve of mine is when I am reading a story and some teenage slut that does nothing but go around giving Blow lob after Blow job but nothing else ever happens. After a while I get so bord I just back click and find something more intertaining and realistic.

 

[Guest]

Re: Major dislike

The major pet peeve of mine is when I am reading a story and some teenage slut that does nothing but go around giving Blow lob after Blow job but nothing else ever happens. After a while I get so bord I just back click and find something more intertaining and realistic.

Uhhhhhh... This is off topic, but can I ask why you attatched that pic to this thread?

 

[Fairytat]

Pet Peeves in Writing

Ok many of my pet peeves have been stated (ie: writing, grammer, size of penis/breasts, no characterization, little plot, etc). Here are a few more that weren't mentioned:

1. Incorrect use of past, present, and future tense
<Too often people will start out in present and switch to past or vice versa. Also they use all three tenses in the same paragraph. If you are going to change tenses (often to remember something, explain an action, or imagine an event in the near future) have the decency to separate it with the "enter" button >

2. "I" stories
<My problem stems from the fact most the authors don't watch tense or switch between first, second, and third point of view. This makes the story confusing and hard to read.>

3. Punctuation
<Sometimes I feel like Im in school again as I read stories where the writer has no idea how to use a colon, comma, dash, semicolon, or period. Using "..." alot also bugs me.>

4. Overusing certain words or phrases
<How many times have you seen the words "Fuck Im cumming" in one story? It gets a bit repetitive. Also, Im all for naughty words but when you use them 50 times in three sentences it gets a bit old.>

I can't think of any more at this time but there are a lot more. Im sure I will remember them once I start reading again.

 

[Guest]

Funny your pet peeves include grammar, spelling and punctuation. Do you know how to capitalize sentences? Seems to me that was taught in English Grammar in school.

 

[Fairytat]

*nods* Thank you for pointing out my error. I hadn't realized I didn't capitalize two sentences.

 

[Guest]

*nods* Thank you for pointing out my error. I hadn't realized I didn't capitalize two sentences.

Actually, you had more than two sentences that were uncapitalized, but I see you went and did some editing. You may want to spell grammar correctly in your next "pet peeve is bad grammar" post.

 

[Axeltheswede]

dislikes

Two pet peeves: ample breasts, throbbing cock

Just exactly what size is ample? Can you see a woman in the lingerie department "Give me an ample."

If a guy has a throbbing cock, he probably ought to get it looked at by a doctor. Sounds like a serious condition.

 

[RawHumor]

How lazy is one that they feel the need to abbreviate three letter words like "you" and "are"?!?! The internet should not be considered an excuse to become ignorant or lazy!

Very well said. Unfortunately, that's what is HAS become.

It's sad that so few people know that you can make a noun plural without using an apostrophe (it's "tits" not "tit's") or that so many people like to substitute numbers for words (e.g. "Have we met b4?").

Oh well, if everyone were as perfect as we are the world might get boring.

 

[Guest]

Oh well, if everyone were as perfect as we are the world might get boring.

It's sad that so few people know that you can make a noun plural without using an apostrophe (it's "tits" not "tit's") or that so many people like to substitute numbers for words (e.g. "Have we met b4?").

This is exactly why I do not like cyber and have rarely ever done it. (Hell, cyber can be a good way to work on your writings skills.) Typos, poor spelling and grammar, and moronic abbreviations are NOT "turn ons"!

 

[Zamdrist]

This is exactly why I do not like cyber and have rarely ever done it. (Hell, cyber can be a good way to work on your writings skills.) Typos, poor spelling and grammar, and moronic abbreviations are NOT "turn ons"! [/B]

Funny! Spelling mistakes are a turn-off? I know what you mean though, it should flow elegantly.

Got to have the right environment for it too, that Digichat ir horrible I think. Cannot do actions like in IRC.

 

[DopeyAngel]

I might be a bit too late to join the thread but anyway....

I appreciate that the story world is the fantasy world, but why oh why are all the characters flawless?
The women have 'slender' legs up to their armpits, enormous breasts which still manage to be pert, flat stomachs, smooth, golden/brown/caramel skin, 'sheets' of 'gleaming' hair, and tight pussies which incidentally are capable of taking 12 inch cocks without even a hint of discomfort
and as for the men, they all have taut stomachs which you could wash your clothes on, 12 inch cocks, no hair/lots of hair, dazzling eyes, pearly white teeth, perfect hair, the stamina of a marathon runner, no urge to fall asleep after sex.

I know, I know it wouldn't be as sexy if it was realistic (hey I even write such things myself sometimes) but on occasions it just really gets me down.

Climbing down off her hobby horse.

 

[peterpan]

On the other hand people seldom want to hear about ugly. I think the solution is to describe someone through lovers eyes, where what entrances you are often small things, and unique characteristics and other details, rather than comparing their statistics to the ideal supermodel. If the writer only mentions statistics, then it sounds like they are rating the character when they should be in love with them.

A common flaw in that vein is descriptions that don't mention anything above the neck except hair.

 

[Zamdrist]

And yet...I find it very acceptable to describe a woman as fair and pretty, attractive and comely without saying 'average', much less ugly or homely.

I find nearly all women attractive is some context or another. Some are pretty, some attractive, while others are beautiful. I think it can be written as such without over using the concept of the 'perfect' woman or I guess man, but I don't write about men.

 

[Sateema Lunasi]

Things that irritate me in stories:

1. Scenes instead of stories. The kind of story that is "boy meets girl at a party and they fuck. The end."

2. Bad grammar that is unjustified. Sometimes you can get away with writing in the POV of a character with an accent or such, but usually it is annoying and a sign of a bad writer.

3. no punctuation and/or no use of capital letters in the right places. this is annoying. another sign of bad writing.

4. Writers who think that just because it is erotica, it doesn't need a plot.

5. Typical characters. "Jenny was nineteen and worked as a secretary in a law firm. She lived with two blonde room mates named Kiki and karen...who were twins." Boring.

6. Typical or cliche ideas:
a.) Secretary has affair with boss.
b.) Guy meets girl at company x-mas party and they have sex.
c.) Student screws teacher. End of story. Etc.

7. Unrealistic bodies. "Jenny had a 23 inch waist, long, shapely legs on her five foot nine frame, and her perfectly firm breasts that filled her size 36 DD bra..." Okay, if she has 36DD breasts, she does not have a 23 inch waist unless the breasts are fake. Or..."Jake unzipped his jeans and his 12 inch cock sprung free, hard and as thick as a baby's arm..." It might happen in nature but it is rare.

8. Incest stories. I'll catch hell for this I am sure, but fantasizing about fucking Mom is gross. It is also psychotic and such relations in the real world produce very unhappy relationships. I don't find that sexy at all.

9. "Oh yes!!!!!! Ohhhhhhhhh! Arghhhhhhhhhh!!!! More!!! Again!!!!!! I'm cummmmmmiiiiinnnggg!!!!" Stupid.

10. Stories with titles like "Banging Rita" or "Suzie Fucks the Debate Team." It sounds silly and makes me think the writing is probably really bad, so I won't read them.

11. The use of strange and degrading terms like "fuck hole" (my personal peeve), "fuck rod" or "twat", etc.

12. Stories written in present tense. "I wake in bed and see my lover standing next to the bed, and I want to touch him..."

13. Stories written "to" someone. "I walk to you and you slowly pull the straps of my dress down. I press against you and you become hard. I can feel your hard length against me and I see the lust in your eyes..."

 

[Guest]

Re: Things that irritate me in stories:

3. no punctuation and/or no use of capital letters in the right places. this is annoying. another sign of bad writing.

lol Ya don't say?

 

[Azerin]

I just personaly dont like any stories that has no plot and/or character development... stupid stupid stupid...
Also, typos and grammer are also things that are somewhat annoying, however, you have to realize, not everyone is perfect (infact, no one is ), so the occasional typo/grammer mistake is unavoidable. And besides, what if the author has a character named Will? (like my story... ) The spell check wouldn't catch the typo of "will" instead of "Will", and even if he/she reads it over, they might still miss these types of mistakes...

Anywho... those are just my personal pet peeves...

 

[Guest]

Also, typos and grammar are also things that are somewhat annoying, however, you have to realize, not everyone is perfect (infact, no one is ), so the occasional typo/grammar mistake is unavoidable. And besides, what if the author has a character named Will? (like my story... ) The spell check wouldn't catch the typo of "will" instead of "Will", and even if he/she reads it over, they might still miss these types of mistakes...

Most spell checker programs will check grammar, spelling, and even sentence flow. (I know MSWord does if you have the right settings on. Even AOL will if you customize your spell checker.) So, if it seems Will is a name in a sentence, spell checker should catch "will" and capitalize it for you.