Editor's Choice - READ ME!

MalReynolds · 06-6-2008, 07:45 AM

Editor's Choice - What is it?

I’ve been tossing this idea back and forth for a good while. There are some people on here that write stories that are really, really good. There are some people who write stories that are... not so good. But I want to draw attention to the good stuff. The stuff that makes sense, the stuff that is thrilling, or tugs at the heart strings. I love it when my heart strings are tugged. Especially by thrilling, logical stories.

I’ve gone ahead and hand selected some members to make up the Editor’s Panel to help me weed out the good from the bad, from the really, really bad. Just so that there’s no pandering to them, I’m not going to give out their names and respectfully wish that they do not come forward.

In this thread, links will be provided to the stories we find to be exceptional.

What does this mean to you, the reader?

Well, it means that all the stories worth reading are going to be in one handy location for your browsing pleasure. It’s like a library full of recommended books for you to check out.

What does this mean to you, the writer?

More exposure for your work. Not on a grand scale, mind you, but it will drive some more traffic to your stories.

What does this mean to you, the writer AND reader?

Constant improvement. Attention to detail. Competition, all in fun.

Not to mention, in the future there might be something more for the folks that have threads that have the ever so great “Editor’s Choice!” brand. It’s like Taster’s Choice, but without the coffee. Okay, okay, that’s a stretch, it’s nothing like Taster’s Choice.

But check back every once in a while, see what else has been added.

One final note – Authors whose stories have been selected to be an “Editor’s Choice!” thread, you will be notified via PM. So turn them on if you haven’t already.

EDIT: Subscribe to this thread. I'll bump it whenever I put a new batch of stories in here, and it'll show up in your UserCP. Hurray!

Mal

**RubiedCross** · 09-2-2008, 10:38 PM

Is this to be updated soon? I'm sure there's been some good works since June, especially the new "The Day I Saved FFR" story. I haven't read it yet, but I think that it would be deserving of being in here, if this thread is will ever actually be updated.

Maybe if some old, memorable stories were dug up and then newer ones were added to this thread it could actually work out, as it doesn't seem to have gone far ;P

MalReynolds · 09-2-2008, 10:39 PM

All the fags I contacted to help me with this have been most unhelpful. I might just give threads a Mal seal of approval and official sticky.

**RubiedCross** · 09-2-2008, 10:48 PM

Doesn't *** mean the end of a cigarette or something? Somebody mentioned that today. As for that, A sticky for the really good stories sounds good enough. I highly doubt there have been many worthy of one, so there probably wouldn't be, say, 3 pages of stickied threads haha.

EDIT:: Yup, *** is a British term for cigarette.

GamerShadow · 09-6-2008, 07:01 PM

FFR: The Phantom Challenge requires your official seal of approval. =)

Edit it into the OP please, if you are actually going to use said seal.

**robertsona** · 10-24-2008, 06:55 PM

i can see this is active

rzr · 10-26-2008, 03:47 AM

What a quality post!

FFR Phantom Challenge should be on there. Fish's latest short story should be, too. I'll skim through the last few pages and edit this with some more.

**robertsona** · 10-26-2008, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rzr

What a quality post!

He made this thread a long time ago.
He hasn't done **** with it.
Don't be an asshole; it's true.

MalReynolds · 10-26-2008, 01:59 PM

The blame does not fall solely on me. The panel I picked has not responded to a single frickin' PM or anything like that.

I'll be man-handling this, though. Maybe. I get side tracked super easy, like the other day whe

**MooMoo_Cowfreak** · 10-26-2008, 02:00 PM

Well hey I could try and join your little panel. Perhaps I'm not the greatest, but if you're in need of help, I'm there.

rzr · 10-26-2008, 03:29 PM

I was thinking the same thing. If you need a new panel I'm sure MooMoo and I wouldn't mind helping out at all.

Terry316 · 01-31-2009, 05:46 PM

i havent proven myself whatsoever as of yet, but you have my word that i'm a very thorough critic, and if the offer is available, i'm sure i'd be of use.

rzr · 01-31-2009, 05:50 PM

Critics usually have proper grammar.

**robertsona** · 01-31-2009, 05:54 PM

this thread sucks anyway

Terry316 · 01-31-2009, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rzr

Critics usually have proper grammar.

and?

rzr · 01-31-2009, 06:22 PM

Is a 3 letter word?

Terry316 · 01-31-2009, 06:41 PM

you sir, have just won yourself a BRAND NEW CAR!

now why dont you be serious for a moment.

rzr · 01-31-2009, 06:56 PM

I didn't know I wasn't?

Terry316 · 01-31-2009, 07:24 PM

"and"; requesting further elaboration, specifically on your comment about proper grammar.

why couldn't you have just told me what you meant, rather than saying "and is a 3 letter word"? in case we didn't know that? i mean... you're not a smartass are you?

can you please just elaborate?

**Oni-Paranoia** · 01-31-2009, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RubiedCross

Doesn't *** mean the end of a cigarette or something?
EDIT:: Yup, *** is a British term for cigarette.

or a bundle of sticks i believe, old english

06-6-2008, 07:45 AM	#1
MalReynolds CHOCK FULL O' NUTRIENTS Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: A Denny's Bathroom. Age: 36 Posts: 6,571	Editor's Choice - READ ME! Editor's Choice - What is it? I’ve been tossing this idea back and forth for a good while. There are some people on here that write stories that are really, really good. There are some people who write stories that are... not so good. But I want to draw attention to the good stuff. The stuff that makes sense, the stuff that is thrilling, or tugs at the heart strings. I love it when my heart strings are tugged. Especially by thrilling, logical stories. I’ve gone ahead and hand selected some members to make up the Editor’s Panel to help me weed out the good from the bad, from the really, really bad. Just so that there’s no pandering to them, I’m not going to give out their names and respectfully wish that they do not come forward. In this thread, links will be provided to the stories we find to be exceptional. What does this mean to you, the reader? Well, it means that all the stories worth reading are going to be in one handy location for your browsing pleasure. It’s like a library full of recommended books for you to check out. What does this mean to you, the writer? More exposure for your work. Not on a grand scale, mind you, but it will drive some more traffic to your stories. What does this mean to you, the writer AND reader? Constant improvement. Attention to detail. Competition, all in fun. Not to mention, in the future there might be something more for the folks that have threads that have the ever so great “Editor’s Choice!” brand. It’s like Taster’s Choice, but without the coffee. Okay, okay, that’s a stretch, it’s nothing like Taster’s Choice. But check back every once in a while, see what else has been added. One final note – Authors whose stories have been selected to be an “Editor’s Choice!” thread, you will be notified via PM. So turn them on if you haven’t already. EDIT: Subscribe to this thread. I'll bump it whenever I put a new batch of stories in here, and it'll show up in your UserCP. Hurray! Mal __________________ "A new take on the epic fantasy genre... Darkly comic, relatable characters... twisted storyline." "Readers who prefer tension and romance, Maledictions: The Offering, delivers... As serious YA fiction, I’ll give it five stars out of five. As a novel? Four and a half." - Liz Ellor My new novel: Maledictions: The Offering. Now in Paperback! Last edited by MalReynolds; 06-6-2008 at 07:56 AM..

09-2-2008, 10:38 PM	#2
RubiedCross FFR Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Age: 29 Posts: 377	Re: Editor's Choice - READ ME! Is this to be updated soon? I'm sure there's been some good works since June, especially the new "The Day I Saved FFR" story. I haven't read it yet, but I think that it would be deserving of being in here, if this thread is will ever actually be updated. Maybe if some old, memorable stories were dug up and then newer ones were added to this thread it could actually work out, as it doesn't seem to have gone far ;P

09-2-2008, 10:39 PM	#3
MalReynolds CHOCK FULL O' NUTRIENTS Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: A Denny's Bathroom. Age: 36 Posts: 6,571	Re: Editor's Choice - READ ME! All the fags I contacted to help me with this have been most unhelpful. I might just give threads a Mal seal of approval and official sticky. __________________ "A new take on the epic fantasy genre... Darkly comic, relatable characters... twisted storyline." "Readers who prefer tension and romance, Maledictions: The Offering, delivers... As serious YA fiction, I’ll give it five stars out of five. As a novel? Four and a half." - Liz Ellor My new novel: Maledictions: The Offering. Now in Paperback!

09-2-2008, 10:48 PM	#4
RubiedCross FFR Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Age: 29 Posts: 377	Re: Editor's Choice - READ ME! Doesn't * mean the end of a cigarette or something? Somebody mentioned that today. As for that, A sticky for the really good stories sounds good enough. I highly doubt there have been many worthy of one, so there probably wouldn't be, say, 3 pages of stickied threads haha. EDIT:: Yup, * is a British term for cigarette.

09-6-2008, 07:01 PM	#5
GamerShadow FFR Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: In my Dungeon Age: 32 Posts: 2,534	Re: Editor's Choice - READ ME! FFR: The Phantom Challenge requires your official seal of approval. =) Edit it into the OP please, if you are actually going to use said seal. __________________ Note to self Finish.

10-24-2008, 06:55 PM	#6
robertsona missa in h-moll Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: nyc Age: 28 Posts: 3,995	Re: Editor's Choice - READ ME! i can see this is active __________________

10-26-2008, 01:59 PM	#9
MalReynolds CHOCK FULL O' NUTRIENTS Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: A Denny's Bathroom. Age: 36 Posts: 6,571	Re: Editor's Choice - READ ME! The blame does not fall solely on me. The panel I picked has not responded to a single frickin' PM or anything like that. I'll be man-handling this, though. Maybe. I get side tracked super easy, like the other day whe __________________ "A new take on the epic fantasy genre... Darkly comic, relatable characters... twisted storyline." "Readers who prefer tension and romance, Maledictions: The Offering, delivers... As serious YA fiction, I’ll give it five stars out of five. As a novel? Four and a half." - Liz Ellor My new novel: Maledictions: The Offering. Now in Paperback!

01-31-2009, 05:46 PM	#12
Terry316 FFR Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Age: 31 Posts: 32	Re: Editor's Choice - READ ME! i havent proven myself whatsoever as of yet, but you have my word that i'm a very thorough critic, and if the offer is available, i'm sure i'd be of use.

01-31-2009, 05:54 PM	#14
robertsona missa in h-moll Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: nyc Age: 28 Posts: 3,995	Re: Editor's Choice - READ ME! this thread sucks anyway __________________

01-31-2009, 06:41 PM	#17
Terry316 FFR Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Age: 31 Posts: 32	Re: Editor's Choice - READ ME! you sir, have just won yourself a BRAND NEW CAR! now why dont you be serious for a moment.

01-31-2009, 07:24 PM	#19
Terry316 FFR Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Age: 31 Posts: 32	Re: Editor's Choice - READ ME! "and"; requesting further elaboration, specifically on your comment about proper grammar. why couldn't you have just told me what you meant, rather than saying "and is a 3 letter word"? in case we didn't know that? i mean... you're not a smartass are you? can you please just elaborate?

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