Okay, so, little tip: Author's notes are great near the *end* of the story to give the reader a bit of info on the story that wouldn't normally be available to them, or for making updates like "Sorry I haven't worked on this in a while, getting back into writing again so yays!". It is generally not a good idea to put more than a tweet worth of information (140 characters is actually quite generous) in an author's note, and certainly a bad idea to put references to other stuff.
Say I've noticed your cover art and title and am intrigued, then I read the synopsis and it's just too tempting, I have to read this story. But WAIT! Hold that thought. The author wishes to tell me something super very important before I get to sit down and enjoy the story I'd wanted to read. They've got something to say and it just can't wait until the end of the story. Oh, sweet celestia will they just get to the point? I'm trying to read the—oh goodness, now they're talking about other stories they've written. I don't care. I just want to see why Rarity's horn is now being sold as a powdered health product. AAAAaaand you've lost me. Forget it; this is so not worth scrolling throught this drivel. NEXT!
Do you see what I'm saying? You want to immerse your reader in the story *as soon as possible*! A little disclaimer warning is okay, but would still better suit the synopsis. A lot of what you've got in that author's note up there would go much better in a blog post.
Just a tip. Now that I've let that out, I'm going to see if your story is worth reading, and mind you, I didn't come here from the popular list, which I'm noticing your story is climbing, btw. Rare to see a vore fic hit the main page so, kudos. Tentatively.
4185593 Upon finishing the first paragraph, I got bored. You clearly have a story you want to tell, but it's buried beneath, telly narration, bland descriptions, lighting fast pacing, and frankly, lazy writing. Sorry, I won't be able to finish this tonight, if ever.
4185614 NO! That's a bad troll! *hits troll with a rolled up newspaper* Bad...
message to the author - I personally think there's an excellent story here. Don't listen to the people that say otherwise, and for the love of god, please don't stop writing! I'm liking this evil cannibalistic-glutton Dash.
Vore, huh? Not normally my cup of tea, but... I'll keep an eye on it.
More. Is all I request.
4180676 Same here, but this looks funny. I'll give it a shot.
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I'll read this just because it's on the popular list, and I make a habit of at least giving most of the stories there a chance.
I've tried to avoid vore because I would read it to much.
But it's just to funny! good work.
Okay, so, little tip: Author's notes are great near the *end* of the story to give the reader a bit of info on the story that wouldn't normally be available to them, or for making updates like "Sorry I haven't worked on this in a while, getting back into writing again so yays!". It is generally not a good idea to put more than a tweet worth of information (140 characters is actually quite generous) in an author's note, and certainly a bad idea to put references to other stuff.
Say I've noticed your cover art and title and am intrigued, then I read the synopsis and it's just too tempting, I have to read this story.
But WAIT! Hold that thought. The author wishes to tell me something super very important before I get to sit down and enjoy the story I'd wanted to read. They've got something to say and it just can't wait until the end of the story. Oh, sweet celestia will they just get to the point? I'm trying to read the—oh goodness, now they're talking about other stories they've written. I don't care. I just want to see why Rarity's horn is now being sold as a powdered health product. AAAAaaand you've lost me. Forget it; this is so not worth scrolling throught this drivel. NEXT!
Do you see what I'm saying? You want to immerse your reader in the story *as soon as possible*! A little disclaimer warning is okay, but would still better suit the synopsis. A lot of what you've got in that author's note up there would go much better in a blog post.
Just a tip. Now that I've let that out, I'm going to see if your story is worth reading, and mind you, I didn't come here from the popular list, which I'm noticing your story is climbing, btw. Rare to see a vore fic hit the main page so, kudos. Tentatively.
4185593
Upon finishing the first paragraph, I got bored. You clearly have a story you want to tell, but it's buried beneath, telly narration, bland descriptions, lighting fast pacing, and frankly, lazy writing. Sorry, I won't be able to finish this tonight, if ever.
4185614 NO! That's a bad troll! *hits troll with a rolled up newspaper* Bad...
message to the author -
I personally think there's an excellent story here. Don't listen to the people that say otherwise, and for the love of god, please don't stop writing! I'm liking this evil cannibalistic-glutton Dash.