How to Write a Good Story Review on FanFiction.Net
Before you read the story, click on the review button at the bottom of the page., Log in., As you read through the story copy and paste any lines that you particularly like into the review box. , Once you have read through the whole story, go into...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Before you read the story
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Step 2: click on the review button at the bottom of the page.
Some authors dislike unsigned reviews. ,, Write a general summary of how much you liked the story.
Make this positive.
If you liked it a lot you could say something like 'I loved this! It was so imaginative.' If you didn't like it much, pick out one positive thing, for example 'the plot was good' or 'I liked the way you wrote the dialogue'. , Put them in quotation marks and then write about why they stood out.
Don't be afraid to repeat yourself.
If two or three lines stood out for good description, put them all in because this will encourage the writer. ,, Phrase your criticisms in a polite, friendly way.
Instead of 'I hated the way you wrote Draco's dialogue! He would never talk like that! Don't ever try to write him again, you suck!' try 'The way you wrote Draco's dialogue seemed a bit out of character'.
Then go on to explain how the writer could improve, for example by watching the programme or reading the books and learning better how the characters would behave, or by checking through for spelling mistakes. , Say that you can't wait for the next chapter, or that you want to read some of their other stories. -
Step 3: Log in.
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Step 4: As you read through the story copy and paste any lines that you particularly like into the review box.
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Step 5: Once you have read through the whole story
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Step 6: go into the review box.
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Step 7: Go through the lines that you copy and pasted.
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Step 8: Write down any other comments about the story that are positive.
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Step 9: Move on to things that could be made better.
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Step 10: If you want to read more
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Step 11: tell the author that!
Detailed Guide
This will open the review page in a new window.
Some authors dislike unsigned reviews. ,, Write a general summary of how much you liked the story.
Make this positive.
If you liked it a lot you could say something like 'I loved this! It was so imaginative.' If you didn't like it much, pick out one positive thing, for example 'the plot was good' or 'I liked the way you wrote the dialogue'. , Put them in quotation marks and then write about why they stood out.
Don't be afraid to repeat yourself.
If two or three lines stood out for good description, put them all in because this will encourage the writer. ,, Phrase your criticisms in a polite, friendly way.
Instead of 'I hated the way you wrote Draco's dialogue! He would never talk like that! Don't ever try to write him again, you suck!' try 'The way you wrote Draco's dialogue seemed a bit out of character'.
Then go on to explain how the writer could improve, for example by watching the programme or reading the books and learning better how the characters would behave, or by checking through for spelling mistakes. , Say that you can't wait for the next chapter, or that you want to read some of their other stories.
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