http://q-dicted.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] q-dicted.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] getithere2011-08-11 12:04 pm

Story summaries in posts

First of all - I really appreciate this community. It has helped me many times and I have found some really great stories through other people's queries as well. Kudos.

I was wondering though, is there some way of asking for help with a specific story (rather than, say a genre) without giving away the entire plot in the process? It's great to jog the memories of those who can help, but kind of takes something away from the story-telling for those who may not have read it yet. Perhaps starting with a general description and then spoiler'ing the details that are obviously major plot points? A clunky solution but maybe somebody has a better idea.

Moderators: if this is not allowed, please delete, but I'm hoping maybe it can help the comm in general.

[identity profile] vlredreign.livejournal.com 2011-08-11 08:24 pm (UTC)(link)
Even writing dust jackets is a tricky thing. Most of the time, they tell you just enough to draw you in, other times...yeah. I always thought Stephen King had the best ones, cause they would tell you the plot outline, and you still came out the other end going WTAF JUST HAPPENED!?!" lol