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| − | We have a word count guideline which says you should aim for a chapter of between 500 and 1500 words, because we feel you need at least 500 words (about one page of typed text in your word processor) for any sort of event to take place. And that is what we want from a chapter: and ''event''; a twist, a turn, a revelation - 'something' must happen. | + | We have a word count guideline which says you should aim for a chapter of between 500 and 1500 words, because we feel you need at least 500 words (about one page of typed text in your word processor) for any sort of event to take place. And that is what we want from a 'chapter': and ''event''; a twist, a turn, a revelation - 'something' must happen. After all, having to click through options after each paragraph would be pretty tedious! |
| − | Now we understand that sometimes you may have a brilliant idea for that event, but you run out of time, get | + | Now we understand that sometimes you may have a brilliant idea for that event, but you run out of time, get buried in work, or you're simply facing writer's block. And there you are, with that brilliant idea, but with an only half finished chapter. |
You can still enter it, but it will end up here, with the short chapters. This means other users are allowed to add to it; and not just at the end, after following an option, but anywhere they please. They can add some descriptive details, some lines of conversation, anything to 'fill out' your short chapter. So by entering a short chapter, you implicitly invite the world to be your co-author. | You can still enter it, but it will end up here, with the short chapters. This means other users are allowed to add to it; and not just at the end, after following an option, but anywhere they please. They can add some descriptive details, some lines of conversation, anything to 'fill out' your short chapter. So by entering a short chapter, you implicitly invite the world to be your co-author. | ||
Revision as of 05:35, 4 December 2007
We have a word count guideline which says you should aim for a chapter of between 500 and 1500 words, because we feel you need at least 500 words (about one page of typed text in your word processor) for any sort of event to take place. And that is what we want from a 'chapter': and event; a twist, a turn, a revelation - 'something' must happen. After all, having to click through options after each paragraph would be pretty tedious!
Now we understand that sometimes you may have a brilliant idea for that event, but you run out of time, get buried in work, or you're simply facing writer's block. And there you are, with that brilliant idea, but with an only half finished chapter.
You can still enter it, but it will end up here, with the short chapters. This means other users are allowed to add to it; and not just at the end, after following an option, but anywhere they please. They can add some descriptive details, some lines of conversation, anything to 'fill out' your short chapter. So by entering a short chapter, you implicitly invite the world to be your co-author.
To add your chapter to this category, put the code {{short}} at the end of your chapter.
Please only add your own chapters to this category - if you think a chapter should be marked as short, put a notice on its talk page and Admin will review the situation.
Authors interested in editing one of these short chapters: mind that you only add to them -- do not delete any of the original lines. But feel free to enter your own anywhere you wish: before, after or in between. If the original author has not yet entered options at the end, you may add those as well (use the options button http://wiki.faramirfiction.com/skins/common/images/button_option.png).
Then when you feel the chapter has become a full and complete chapter, in accordance with our guidelines, please remove the {{short}} label.
- Read more about entering chapters