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    Reference material for newbies

    Preface

    What are you writing for?

    This is not a cliche, nor is it a long talk.  Many newcomers lack a clear goal, which is obviously a very dangerous situation, because without a goal, there is no motivation, and it is easy to fall down unexpectedly; in addition, it is not advisable to be overly happy with success. When we were working as online editors in the past, we found that many newcomers  The unique phenomenon of "launching satellites" in astronomy articles not only makes readers miserable, but the author must also be in a bad mood. On the one hand, he has to risk his life to fulfill his promise. In the end, he will be scolded if he can't persist. Therefore, it is impossible to achieve great success, and it is better to do within your ability.  farther away.

    Whether it¡¯s for ideals or money, if readers don¡¯t buy it (whether to publish or not depends on the positioning of the business and the market, in fact the foundation is still readers), the success rate will be very low.  In addition, the difference between traditional literature and online literature is very large. Before engaging in online writing creation, one must have an overall correct understanding of the particularity of online writing.  The threshold for writing is not high, all it requires is a heart that can persevere.

    Wet shoes are common when people walk by the river. The virtual world of the Internet is supported by tens of millions of netizens. Where there are people, there will be disputes, let alone the Internet. The relationship between the author and the readers  Conflicts between time, authors and editors are the most dangerous, and many authors will conflict with each other. Some will curse and shout to kill each other, some will hold grudges and secretly cause harm, and some will trigger conflicts into books.  Unfortunately, not everyone has the courage of Zheng Yuanjie, especially when both parties are authors. A line from "Lord of War" is used to describe "The trouble with a war between arms dealers is that both sides have countless  "Clear ammunition", unless there is a huge disparity in strength, the possibility of a lose-lose situation will be very high (readers generally do not like a clueless floating astronomical network to bring negative emotions into reality, which will affect normal thinking, and will not affect normal thinking).  It's also bad for your health.

    The vitality of online writing lies in originality. Without wild imagination and wonderful stories that drive people crazy, online writing will lose its vitality.  As a writer, no matter what difficulties you encounter, plagiarism is undesirable. Plagiarism is the most despised behavior in this circle. The myth that stealing a book does not count as stealing does not make sense here.  Once plagiarism is discovered, a potentially promising future will be ruined. Don't think that you can just change your pen name after the incident, unless you change your habits and contact information, and you are ready to give up the social circle that you have known and known for a long time.  Be prepared, otherwise once this idea is discovered, it will be doomed (don¡¯t expect buyouts and recommendations, even if you open a new book, it may not be successful).

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    First, let¡¯s start with the most basic point, collecting materials.

    This can be divided into several aspects. In short, the proposition, introduction, outline and other parts that affect the purpose of the article are all related to the material selection.

    The first thing that should be mentioned is the proposition and introduction of the article.

    Whether the content of the story is attractive or not is inseparable from personal skill, and the success of the article is a reflection of many factors. But when readers don¡¯t see the story, what will they see first?  Yes, the title and subject matter, including a concise introduction, are the criteria for readers to judge whether a book is good or not.  It is an unkind metaphor for a fictional historical theory of the late Ming Dynasty called "The Great Han Dynasty" that became very popular. At first, because of its name, countless fictional fans mistakenly thought it was a fictional theory of the Three Kingdoms or the Han Dynasty. When they found out that they had been fooled, they started reading this book.  Abandoned like worn out shoes, it was not until the middle of writing that it became an instant hit as the recommendations kept up. The author Dan Mo Qingshan was obviously very discerning in the material selection of the book, but this selection of materials was not reflected in the readers.  position, it did not give readers a clear impression from the beginning. Although it was still successful in the end, as many similar bookmarks unfortunately ran into trouble one by one, facts have proved how small the chance of success can be based on luck.  Therefore, a popular title and a popular and attractive introduction are all elements that a book should have when it first breaks into the world.

    This is not to exclude more literary naming patterns. If you have confidence in yourself, you can still be more profound. However, newcomers often have some misunderstandings in this aspect. At this point, we still recommend adopting a more prudent naming pattern, so that  It is easier to attract readers. At the same time, in the circle of editors selecting Piaotian literature, for a good Piaotian literature editor, we do not want to see unfinished articles, unfinished articles, or short-tailed articles. However, from the author's point of view, in order to make himself  Positioned in the right place, as a price that is very likely to be paid, it is not a bad idea to try a new book when it is destined to fail.

    Now let¡¯s talk about the outline. The outline is the tree setting of the plot, so that you can add a suitable track to your plot equation instead of running around.  In fact, the outline on the surface is not for you to read (sometimes for the editor), but a simple summary; some authors¡¯ outlines can have more words than the text, while othersI can¡¯t say which one is better than writing without an outline, but as a personal opinion, writing with an outline should be a more logical article. If such an article does not have an outline, the author will easily forget the previous content, and it will be very difficult for the author to forget the previous content.  It is easy to cause logical confusion; and for some more entertaining articles, the emphasis is on imagination, and the outline is relatively constrained. After all, equations have very high requirements on the road surface, but if you drive an off-road vehicle, you still need to use equations.  standards, then it seems a bit demanding.

    Of course, this is not to encourage writing without an outline. For novices, no matter what kind of work they write, if they lack self-confidence, they should still make an outline and have fun!  In this way, there will be no such a small bottleneck situation where the key plot suddenly gets stuck, and then the subsequent plot is quickly forgotten.

    When choosing a theme, you have two choices: being unpopular and following the trend.  Generally speaking, if an unpopular one is recognized by readers, it will be easy to gain fame, but it will be more difficult and the risk of following the trend will be smaller. However, the chance of being remembered by readers will be much smaller. In fact, pay attention to observation and write a lot.  In fact, useless books can also help novices with some subject matter. After all, some books are limited to proficiency problems and do not highlight problems, but the subject matter is still good.  Isn¡¯t there a saying in genetics?  Between the first child and the second child, the second child will have many advantages. Many books have become popular in this way, and the original original books that they originally borrowed from are still almost unknown in the ruins of history.

    Breaking the problem

    You have just chosen a theme, what should you do now?  Write?  It¡¯s too early, now we should think about where to start. Even if it is the same subject, different people will have different effects and readers¡¯ feedback. For novices, the advice is still to follow: the readers¡¯ wishes are always correct, don¡¯t  Complain, don¡¯t insist on your own standards to demand yourself. After all, they often represent readers¡¯ tendencies (only for online articles). Novices don¡¯t have many resources worth squandering, so they should pay more attention to readers¡¯ tendencies in order to gain an advantage in the early stage.

    Articles are made by nature and come by chance. This sentence means that the writing must be as smooth as flowing water. For long and the most popular super long articles, this requirement is a bit harsh, but this sentence should be used when breaking the topic.  Most appropriate, a clever early plot idea can save a new author a lot of effort. After all, it is just like the charge of a bullet. No matter how luxurious the gun is and how superior its performance is, if the bullet does not have enough charge, it will still be fired.  Less than the intended range.  The charge is the plot ideas accumulated in my mind, and the barrel and spiral guide are the channels through which I release these ideas. As for the firing pin, it is naturally a kind of passion that is brewing and bursting out at any time.

    You can imagine that when you start an article, your mind will be filled with a feeling (hopefully it will not be "empty and bright"). When you write with your arms hanging, it will be like flowing clouds and flowing water, and the depression in your heart will be swept away. How refreshing it is.  What a thing!

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    Now we come to the topic of "writing".

    Finding the entry point is only the first step. How to roll out the opening smoothly is something that requires repeated consideration. Due to the huge number of online articles, readers should use the various recommendations and various lists on the Haohanpiao Astronomy website as their first choice.  Note from the editor of Piao Tian Literature.

    ?The following is an analysis of several of the more common mistakes that novices make in their headers.

    1. List type

    In order to prevent readers from misunderstanding the content of the article, generally speaking, a relatively detailed explanation of the historical background of the article will be given at the beginning, or some settings in the article will be explained in detail.  If it can be concise and concise, and the point can be made clear in a few words, this is obviously quite successful and can guide readers in reading the following chapters.  But if it is too long and complicated, and the list is as long as a list of materials, I would like to explain clearly who the three aunts and seven aunts of the main character are. In this way, few readers will have the patience to explain these things to you in detail.  After reading it, it neither explains anything, but makes people unhappy.  If you really need to introduce a lot of background or settings, but cannot omit them, it is recommended that you only give a rough introduction at the beginning of the article, and the details can be left in the later text to bring them out naturally.

    2. Stream of consciousness

    This is a style where the writing points wherever the mind goes. Characters appear one by one, the pictures are switching one after another, and the space is constantly jumping. This is the communication of spiritual consciousness. The writer excitedly calls out to his friends.  Are you following? You are following. Before anyone responds, he starts to enter the next scene, where there will be more exciting stories waiting for you.  Readers of this kind of article usually stop reading after reading two chapters in order to prevent themselves from going crazy.

    3. Magnificent and mixed

    This is the beginning of a fierce conflict. It is characterized by a large number of characters and a big scene.The attraction of readers is fatal, but this kind of writing requires a very high level to write well. If you can't control it, you will become a dog instead of a tiger.

    4. Thinking set

    The plot trend at the beginning of the article should not be cliche. What is a cliche? The protagonist dies all his relatives, and then is accepted as a disciple by a master, and then goes to the mountains to practice martial arts. This is a clich¨¦. Original things are most afraid of having no characteristics. Readers see the beginning of the article.  The life tension of Juke Piao Astronomy Literature lies in it.

    In short, a good introduction is to let the reader appear gorgeously, let the plot develop smoothly, and let the reader slowly lead you into the imaginary world in the book. It does not have to be deliberately weird or scary!

    Extension

    When the article finally unfolds, you will often encounter bottlenecks at this time. This is often a test of your courage and perseverance. If you take one step forward, the sky will be clear. Don't give up because you think you are not good enough. That would be a pity.  .

    As the plot progresses, one detail worth noting is the use of adjectives. Too many adjectives will make the writing obscure and difficult to read, while too few adjectives will cause a serious sense of shrinkage. Taking into account the surface appearance is also an important reference when looking up books.  , it is very important for adjectives to exist when necessary.

    The development of the plot can be attributed to one line and multiple aspects, tying the contradictions and development together, leaving interconnected branch lines near the main line, which makes it easy to write in depth.

    When developing the plot, pay more attention to burying some "hidden piles", which will be very helpful for the future process. For example, when the idea is exhausted or bottlenecked, the hidden piles deliberately buried in the plot will become a very good inspiration point.

    figure

    Full-fledged characters are the highlight of a successful novel. The most important thing when creating characters is not to repeat them. Once repeated, there will be a phenomenon where the differences between the characters cannot be distinguished.  After all, not everyone is a twin. When the characters are repeated too much, the third uncle becomes the second cousin, Stuart becomes Andre, or the big pineapple becomes the leader of Zuma, often even the author cannot figure it out, and fatigue  It naturally confuses the reader's mind.

    How can we create a full-bodied character?  First of all, we should avoid the existence of "Gao Daquan". It is best to set a background story for each person. In this way, even if we do not write the relevant stories, at least we have an idea of ??what the characters in the novel should say before writing.  Whatever you do, you will be able to grasp the character's character more easily.

    Let's talk about the setting of the actor, the heroine, the main supporting role, and the NPC settings.

    The male protagonist is an important prop that drives the plot, and its existence is directly linked to the story itself. Compared with other characters, he requires the highest level of writing. When writing the male protagonist, it is best to compare it with similar works. There should be some differences in character.  The difference is that readers generally don¡¯t like cowardly protagonists now. If you try to create such a protagonist for the first time, you will definitely suffer a lot. However, there are also characters who seem to be relatively unpopular and are popular. The fat man craze brought by some excellent works has not faded yet.  , this can be considered unique!

    The heroine is a drama and can be missing, but as long as it is written, it must be written well. I personally think that the difficulty of writing a good heroine is much greater than that of a male protagonist.  The elements for shaping a heroine are: the heroine must be beautiful, and this is what readers mainly see. There is no living environment for heroines like Cheng Lingsu in the current Internet environment; in novels with multiple heroines (Yituo  n), the heroine must be the most prominent one. If the heroine is not successfully created, or even the supporting heroine becomes the heroine, this will cause a lot of trouble, and it will be difficult for readers to recognize it, and they will also write it themselves.  Found it tasted different.

    The main supporting characters exist more as green leaves. Their images are limited to fullness without repetition. What each person needs is a clear outline and not to be confused together.

    NPCs are generally only used for cutscenes, so NPCs can reduce some requirements.

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    The end of an article is very important. An ending is an explanation. Sometimes, it can even be the finishing touch to a book.  There are many ways to end, and the ones that can be summarized include happy ending, tragedy, spoof, etc. Of course, there is no need to study if the ending is bad.

    Nowadays, novels are generally very long, and inexperienced authors often feel powerless at the end of writing. This is a psychological state. As the saying goes, the horse is running fast and the horse is running to death. The more you reach this point, the less impatient you can be.  , weaving an unfinished ending for readers and yourself is a responsibility and a strategy when writing this.  After all, this book has gathered a lot of resources over a long period of time, which is quite beneficial for the next book. If the ending work is done hastily, people will have an unreliable impression.  When writing poetry, sometimes it becomes exciting at the end, and the excitement in the front ends up being mediocre or even unfinished. That¡¯s for sure.?It will turn off the readers' appetite and leave a knot in their hearts, completely affecting their healthy mental state.  Here, the editor would like to give a piece of advice to newcomers: calm down and study the endings of some classic works. Not everyone has time to write a classic, but most people have the energy to write a classic ending, and they persist until the end.  After the work is completed, who doesn¡¯t have feelings for his work?

    Happy endings are the most common and least risky.  A happy ending is not just defined as reunion, but to try to create a beautiful and joyful ending for the protagonist, because readers tend to put themselves in, that is to say, regard the protagonist in the play as themselves (in  Nowadays, there are mostly male readers. It is natural that men are more likely to be the protagonists than female protagonists, because it is difficult for someone to substitute themselves as the opposite sex. The same is true for female readers). Making the protagonist smooth means making the readers smooth. Because the readers are smooth  And happily, this article can end smoothly.

    Tragedies are generally understood to be relatively deep. The editor believes that this is not the correct answer. Deliberate tragedies may appear to readers as abuse. Speaking of which, how many authors have the depth of Shakespeare?  Internet editors often browse some forums related to fantasy novels, and often find an argument: Tragedy, don¡¯t read it!  This can be said to be an expectation of readers. After all, the competition in today's society is becoming increasingly fierce. The existence of online articles is more often used as a tool to relieve tension. For novices, paying attention to taking care of the readers' mood will benefit them.  of more.

    Spoofs are also very popular nowadays, but I feel that this type of ending is only suitable if the writing itself is in that style, so that it won't feel abrupt. If you feel that you are very skilled, you can try it.

    This article is an introductory article for newcomers written in 2006 by an online editor who we did not want to be named.  Now I'm revising it and hope it still works.

    Evolution Guide for Newcomers

    Evolution Guide for Newcomers

    Preface

    It was born surrounded by the light of countless great gods. This is very lucky. Because of the protection of the great gods and our own efforts, it has risen very smoothly.  However, those of us who are familiar with the development of online original literature in the past few years clearly understand that if we want to go further, it is not enough to just rely on the blessings of the existing great gods. We also need a large number of fresh blood and a team of  A vitality that allows you to go further.

    So we have been paying attention to the development of new people and these new authors of the same age from the beginning. We believe that these new-born calves, who are also young, have the same fighting heart and will dare to challenge the myth.  Courage and vitality are injected into online literature.

    However, the growth process of every newcomer is bumpy. There are very few writers who can become popular with their first work in the entire online literature circle. The great gods who are now in the spotlight have more or less experienced the experience of being unpopular.  The new era of inquiry.  Our purpose in making this guide for newcomers is to help newcomers as much as possible, so that newcomers can avoid detours and enter the road to becoming a god as soon as possible.

    Part One: Composition Analysis of Newcomers

    Let¡¯s start with the newcomers themselves. If we do a component analysis of the newcomers based on experience, we may get the following data:

    The first is the composition structure:

    31% absolute rookies

    57% senior readers

    12% mainstream authors

    It is not difficult to see that the newcomers are mainly composed of senior readers. Most existing online writers have more or less understanding of this circle before entering the creative path. Of course, as readers, they are not familiar with entering the circle.  For online literature, where the threshold is almost unlimited, there are not a few readers who come up with the idea of ??writing their own books after reading too much, and most of the current writers of Fengshen also entered the circle with this identity.  Senior readers have an inherent advantage. As readers, they know very well what readers want to read. The only difference is a matter of personal taste. However, this is also a congenital flaw of senior readers. As readers, they can choose whatever they like.  The subject matter, however, as an author, this arbitrariness often makes their starting point too preconceived and personal.

    Readers as a group may be able to determine the trend of the entire circle, but when they become individuals to provide resources, they lack an overall view. Blindly following the trend is often just catching up with the end of the trend, also because too many people have poured in in a short period of time.  For novice works of the same type, a popular theme can easily fade away.  Therefore, it is very important for experienced readers to choose the subject matter before entering this circle. As long as the subject matter is chosen correctly, with their understanding of online literature and extensive reading, it is not too difficult to write a good popular work.  matter.

    "The other structural subject is definitely a novice, and he is facing the challenge of senior readers."It's the exact opposite problem. What they lack is an understanding of the circle itself and a grasp of readers' tastes. Most of these writers started trying it out only after they were interested in this platform. They are completely independent in the choice of subject matter.  Will be affected by existing trends.  If you look at it with a speculative mentality, this kind of attempt may be very attractive. The online original circle requires innovation and wild imagination, and complete rookie writers often have both elements at the same time, but because of the  There is too little understanding of some successful elements within the circle, and it is difficult for this group of writers to succeed, wasting the good subject matter and the enthusiasm of the newborn calves.

    Another minority of mainstream authors unfortunately have all the shortcomings of both rookie writers and experienced readers. Whether it is their grasp of readers' tastes or their ability to innovate, they are limited by their status as mainstream authors. If they blindly enter this field,  The circle will definitely end in disgrace. However, once this small group of mainstream authors get rid of the shackles of their authorship, their achievements will be very impressive. With their ability to interpret words and grasp the readers' mentality, they want to write  It will not be too difficult to produce a popular work.

    The second is the creative motivation

    47% because of interest

    43% for profit

    10% for fame

    ??The creative motivation determines the future direction of the work, that is to say, the goal expected to be achieved when entering the ranks of writers. From an analysis point of view, the proportion of interest and profit is almost the same, occupying the absolute majority.

    Let¡¯s look at interest first. Interest can be divided into two mental states: love and fun. The former has higher requirements for the work. Repeated consideration and revision of the text are the most direct manifestations of this kind of writer. Writing with a fun mentality is the most direct manifestation of this kind of writer.  A good writer will be freer and don't care about evaluation just to write the work he likes.  If these two types of mentality are viewed as a professional standard for online writers, then they will definitely fail.  If you create based on your interests, the chance of becoming a god will be very small, because both of these mentality violate the unspoken rules of the popularity of online literature.  Writing speed and attention to readers' tastes, these two points are the professional qualities that this industry must have. The speed does not need to be fast, but the average daily speed must at least be able to ensure updates, continuous and stable updates, rather than criticizing the flaws in the work.  Revision.  Similarly, individuality is a privilege that can only be enjoyed after becoming a god. For newcomers, flaunting too much personal color will only be abandoned by readers.

    However, the above statement is explained from a business perspective. For writers who are interested in writing, it is not something that needs to be too concerned about.  Writing based on interest is the initial driving force for the formation of this circle, and it is the purest creative concept.  For this reason too, this concept can only unite a small group of people, and of course, it will also be the most loyal group of readers.  Now that the influence of the Internet and Internet literature is increasing day by day, this concept is not suitable for becoming popular on a large scale. At this time, the writer's mentality is the key. Whether he can persist depends on the writer's persistence in his interest.  and a sense of responsibility to readers who enjoy their work.  We regret to see that with the development of online literature, the birth of many eunuch literatures is also inseparable from the lack of interest in the later stages of creation.  Therefore, we sincerely hope that writers who enter this circle through interest can more clearly understand the purpose of their creations and treat their readers more responsibly.

    Writers who create for profit are called commercial writers. Writers with this mentality must first clarify a premise, that is, who their creations serve, not themselves, but the vast number of online readers.  , works that cannot be recognized by readers are not good works. If you expect your works to bring you substantial returns, then persistence and persistence are not the qualities you need to have.  Decisive judgment and keen sense of smell are the abilities you must master.

    Once you have the awareness to become a business writer, you need to have the professionalism of a business writer. The first thing is to accurately position yourself and correct your creative mentality. The mentality issue will be analyzed in detail later. Professionalism refers to learning.  attitude and the ability to grasp the market. The former is the continuous absorption and self-improvement in creation. Since the development of online literature, its cruelty is far from what it was when it just started. Any writer, even if he is a god, is  Just like sailing against the current, if you don't advance, you will retreat. Even if a writer who has not grown up can become popular for a while, he will be ruthlessly eliminated in an instant.  At this point, writers who have become famous pay more attention to it. For example, Xue Hong, who can maintain the popularity of each book is inseparable from his uninterrupted daily reading and absorption. In terms of time division between coding and absorption,  It's an amazing 1:5.  Two hours of coding time, and more than ten hours of extensive reading and searching for information.  This alone is admirable enough.  The latter is about grasping the taste of readers and judging the potential of the work. The market determines everything, and being stubborn is not what a commercial writer should do.The quality of ?.  This point will be further elaborated in Part II.

    The most taboo thing for writers who create for profit is quick success. If you want to make a long-term career by coding, then you must have enough accumulation and precipitation to maintain it. Whether you want to be popular for a while or for a lifetime, it is for every profit-oriented writer.  Questions that writers must think carefully about.

    Writing for fame basically covers the above two situations. There are many ways to become famous, so I won¡¯t go into details here. However, the end point of writing for fame will basically coincide with the two, so before considering the means of becoming famous,  It is best to have a long-term plan.

    Finally, it is the mentality of newcomers when creating

    27% are afraid

    21% are arrogant

    40% are at a loss

    8% doesn¡¯t matter

    4% are neither humble nor overbearing

    This determines the space and difficulty for novices to grow. The growth process of novices is also a polishing process. From our analysis, only a small number of novices can maintain the correct mentality when they first enter this circle.  .

    The characteristic of trembling people is that they call everyone "big" when they meet them. Most of these newcomers started as senior readers. In essence, they have not completed the transition from readers to writers, or they blindly regard themselves as novices and fail under any circumstances.  Keep a low profile.  In contrast, there are the arrogant people. This group of newcomers is mainly composed of absolute rookies. In essence, they lack enough understanding of the cruel competition in the circle, or they do not accurately judge their own position and maintain their position under any circumstances.  High profile.  Frankly speaking, both of these attitudes are extremely undesirable.  There is no class distinction between writers. Newcomers and masters are just titles. Although their influence is far different, their status is the same.  A low profile can easily make people look down upon, while a high profile can easily be rejected. Neither is a good start for newcomers who are just starting out.

    A relatively large proportion of newcomers are those who are at a loss. The initial confusion and lack of understanding of the circle are the roots of this mentality. This mentality is normal, but how long does it take to get rid of this mentality and find your own position?  This is the first priority for these newcomers. The longer they are at a loss, the more detours they will take in the future.  From the perspective of motivation, most of those who don¡¯t care are writers who come here out of interest. If they don¡¯t change their motivation for writing, maintaining this mentality is not a big problem.

    The correct mentality is to be neither humble nor arrogant, so that the other party will treat you as an equal during communication, but not many novices can do this.  We do not force all newcomers to have the correct mentality when they first start their coding career. However, we hope that every newcomer can find an attitude that suits them in the shortest time after the initial tempering.

    Part 2: Environmental Analysis of Newcomers

    If there is anything that is the biggest problem that newcomers face when making their debut, it is competition. Now the competition for original literature on the Internet has reached a fever pitch, and it would not be an exaggeration to describe it as brutal.  With the rapid growth of the writer group, readers have more and more choices, and works of the same type face the selection of readers, that is, the market.  The introduction of the VIP system provides certain guarantees for writers' creations, but it also intensifies competition among writers.  After all, writers who can rely on VIP to make money are still a minority among the entire group of online writers.  To be accepted by readers, newcomers face challenges not only from fellow newcomers, but also from veterans who have already been accepted by readers, and veterans who are working hard to transform themselves to be accepted by readers.  Compared with these veterans, newcomers are almost completely at a disadvantage.

    No readership, no competitive experience, everything is completely zero is the status quo of newcomers.  It is a very difficult goal to stand out among the huge amount of works and retain readers.  It is almost impossible for newcomers to do it completely on their own.  The existing great masters have also gone through the novice stage, and more or less have learned some lessons from failure.  Most of their debut novels have failed, which proves the fierce competition among online writers.  There are very few writers who can become popular immediately, so the first keyword in environmental analysis is Pujie.

    ??Pujie means that the works have not received attention and have been eliminated by the market. Newcomers without one or two Pujie experience are incomplete. About half of the newcomers have been eliminated on this keyword.  If you don¡¯t have the consciousness to withstand the challenge, it is impossible to gain a place in the fiercely competitive online original literature.

    It is human nature to place too much hope on a debut novel. There are basically three attitudes towards the first attempt. The first is to insist on completing it, the second is to transform after gaining a certain amount of experience, and the third is to feel lost.  Give up.  In addition to the option of giving up, the other two have their own benefits. Those who insist on completing will get more training, gain more accumulation, and most importantly, getThere are not many writers who can complete the work on the Internet with expensive full-length experience. Even writers who have become popular may not have this experience.  The choice of decisive transformation is very helpful for judgment. Regardless of whether the transformation is successful or not, it is another attempt. It is more positive than persisting in completing it. This choice is more suitable for writers who aim to make a profit.  them.

    No matter which one you choose, the experience of failure is something that novices must be aware of and face. It is also the first screening that all online writers face. Only by going through it can further improvement be possible.  Writers who pass the first screening will face the second keyword of environmental analysis - thinking.

    The definition of thinking is relatively vague and does not need to be embodied in any kind of behavior or concept. It is more reflected in every attempt. As long as the novices have their own clear beliefs and goals, then this keyword will  It will have an effect, and thinking itself is not the end.  After thinking, there is groping, trying again, thinking again, groping again This is a cyclical behavior. The end point he pursues is for the novices to realize their own positioning and achieve their desired goals.  It is also the most important part for writers to improve themselves.

    The process of thinking is a kind of summary and judgment. Through their own actual attempts, novices have their own judgment about the overall environment of online literature. Whether this judgment is correct or not, it is truly arrived at by themselves.  , compared with the abstract experiences introduced by others, it will be more profound and practical, and more suitable for newcomers themselves.  Adjusting your own creation based on this judgment is an action after thinking. This is even more important for writers who aim to make a profit. Judgment and sense of smell are the qualifications that business writers must possess.  No matter what channel you obtain, only after your own thinking can it evolve into the standards for subsequent judgment and the motivation for exploration.  The sense of smell is more abstract. There is no shortcut to its cultivation other than experience. Of course, experience does not necessarily have to be obtained by oneself. The experience of others can also be used as a reference standard. This is the third keyword.  Something that needs to be talked about in circles.

    The definition of circle is a circle in a narrow sense, that is, a small group of like-minded people that novices get to know on the Internet or in real life after entering this industry.  The staff who can manifest into the Piaotian Astronomy Station are, generally speaking, companions who help me in my creation.

    Since ancient times, literati have looked down upon each other, but for Internet writers, this law does not fully apply. Internet writers more often play the role of Internet article readers.  Compared with the ancients, online writers have almost zero distance in communication. Appreciation of works is the most direct way to make friends. Through various existing instant messaging tools, writers and readers, writers and writers  , the communication between writers and editors will become very convenient.  This communication itself is also a way to improve and gain motivation.  In fact, the requirements of novices are very simple, and a sentence of affirmation is enough to support their continuous creation for a long time.

    The circle is a product born from this kind of communication. It is an environment centered on the writer himself. The size and structure of the circle are also different according to the differences in their personalities, but in essence they all represent the cohesion of writers and are also good for novices.  The first manifestation of the influence sought.  It is also the second part of the environmental analysis that is closest to the writer.

    After having their own circle, novices have officially completed the transformation into writers, and the means of maintaining the circle is communication. The creative concept of typing words is not suitable for online literature, especially after it has been marketed, through circles  , writers can learn more information that is helpful for creation. Inspiration is the pillar that maintains the vitality of a writer's creation, and the birth of inspiration often comes from inadvertent communication.  The information that readers can provide represents market feedback, and communication between authors can bring more experience. Whether it is failure or success, it plays a considerable role in open creation.

    One thing to note is that there must be a balance between the energy spent maintaining the circle and the energy spent creating and improving, otherwise it will still have the opposite effect.

    Part Three: Editor¡¯s Thoughts

    The previous analysis of the novices themselves and the environment in which they live is mostly theoretical concepts. Let¡¯s talk about some substantive things.  This part is relatively simple compared to the previous analysis. It is just some experience and skills that we have summarized as editors. It is unlikely that we can succeed if we copy them all, but at least it can provide a relatively shortcut to success.  Similarly, this shortcut is not suitable for writers who write out of interest. Such writers have a greater degree of freedom, and the restrictions of the online literature environment are not very important. More importantly, they can write what they want.  What they write is the ideal of such writers. As editors, we have no right to restrict their development with our own opinions.  We would like to send our best wishes to this group of writers. As long as they can endure loneliness, they will one day be rewarded.It is in line with the recognition of your strength.

    Editors are also products of commercialization. Editors¡¯ judgments of works are mainly based on market response. Compared with writers, editors¡¯ experience will more comprehensively reflect market demand.  The following points are some suggestions we have gained through personal experience in the past few years, and they are also the most direct help we can provide to novices.

    1. Deposit and update frequency

    Updates are the guarantee for the vitality of online works. In today's fierce competition, newcomers want to get more attention and be recognized by readers more quickly. High-frequency updates are an essential stage, while stable updates are  It is an indispensable prerequisite for success.

    Appearing on the homepage is the first and only opportunity for new writers and new works to be discovered by readers. The vast number of online literature books today makes the time each work can stay on the homepage after an update become shorter and shorter. Not to mention the brutal competition from Qidian.  In the early days, the frequency of refreshing all public works update lists would not exceed half an hour. With the rapid growth of library capacity, this time will gradually shorten. During peak periods, staying on the homepage for five minutes is enough to be worthwhile.  Rejoiced.  Therefore, the frequency of one update per day is a bottom line requirement for success for novices.  If you want to further improve your chances of getting ahead, then the high-frequency update stage of more than one update a day becomes an inevitable option.

    The basic requirement for this kind of high-frequency update is to save the manuscript, upload it as soon as you start writing, and post the saved manuscript in one go. These are mistakes that novices often make. The importance of manuscript storage has been learned through countless painful lessons.  Proof, therefore, the first requirement for editors for novices is to save manuscripts. The amount of manuscripts to save varies according to the writing speed, and should generally range from 5 to 200,000 words.  Too many words are also not conducive to adjustments and modifications after getting the first batch of feedback.  These archived manuscripts will be used within two to four weeks, which is the high-frequency update period that newcomers need to choose. Through this high-frequency update period, newcomers will gain recognition from the first batch of readers.  What needs to be done after that is stable and uninterrupted updates. Most writers who have become famous will announce their update time in the column. This is to provide convenience to readers and is also a practical method to retain the first batch of readers.

    2. Balance between speed and quality

    Speed ??and quality have always been the focus of controversy in online literature. The characteristic of online literature is entertainment literature. Fluency is one of the important elements for the success of online literature. Obscure text cannot bring readers the pleasure of smooth reading. Likewise,  Too profound thoughts are not applicable to today's Internet literature. From this perspective, in the competition between speed and quality, speed has the upper hand. However, this advantage is not an absolute advantage. Internet literature that abandons quality and purely pursues speed  , is just an extreme product, it may be successful in the short term, but in the long run, it also has its inevitable flaws, because this advantage is too easy to be replaced by advantages of the same type.  The inability to use the work itself to retain readers is a congenital shortcoming of pure speed writers.

    Similarly, the positioning of quality here not only refers to the quality of the text, but also means the attraction and attraction of the work itself, that is, the creativity of the work. In today's online literature environment, creative flow is the mainstream.  An attractive plot combined with smooth writing will be an invincible weapon.

    For novices, how to find the balance point between speed and quality that suits them will be an important issue before them. The sooner it is solved, the greater the chance of success. This balance is the second tip for editors for novices.  This requirement is also the most important one.

    3. About modification and transformation

    After the initial creation, modification and transformation become an option for novices. The market is the best feedback. For novices, this feedback is often unsatisfactory, so the second step of adjustment is another turning point.  .  Many writers who have high demands on themselves like to revise, or even revise repeatedly, but this habit does not apply to newcomers. The meaning of revising itself is to delay updates. Few online readers can carefully read the revisions.  Modifying instead of updating is definitely not a good option for newbies.  Therefore, one of the editor's requirements for novices is to avoid major modifications. Even if they are modified, they cannot delay the normal update of the work.

    Transformation is a choice that requires a higher sense of smell and execution. Decisive giving up based on market feedback is a quality that business writers should have. However, you must not be eager for quick success and make the transition lightly based on only a few weeks of experience.  It is a very irresponsible behavior for oneself, and once this kind of giving up becomes a habit, it will push the author to another extreme, which is impetuous.  Therefore, the editor¡¯s advice to newcomers in this regard is to carefully consider transition.

    4. Readers¡¯ needs

    After having their own circle, the needs of readers are what novices have to face again.This is a difficult problem. Readers have different tastes. Although they pursue smooth reading in the general direction, there are also personal touches in the details. Therefore, newcomers must be cautious when judging the needs of readers.  .  Neither blind obedience nor stubbornness is a good attitude. The former will obliterate the writer's own judgment, which is a taboo for growing into a mature writer.  The latter will not only bring negative comments about not being good at listening to opinions, but more importantly, it will cause the loss of readers. For novices, these seemingly small losses are often fatal.

    At this point, the editor's suggestion is to selectively absorb. First, get rid of the preconceived rejection mentality, listen carefully to the opinions, obtain enough information from them, and then make appropriate adjustments according to your own judgment. In the process of communication,  You must also show full attention to it. Even if you don¡¯t take it seriously, don¡¯t express it in an overly direct manner. The starting point of any suggestion is to make the work more perfect. From this point of view, it also has its merits. After  Making adjustments after your own judgment is also a practical means to consolidate the loyalty of the first readers.

    5. Recommendations and advertising

    Finally, there are suggestions for self-promotion. The function of high-frequency updates mentioned before is to increase the probability of new works appearing, which is a publicity method. Applying for various recommendations is a higher-level method, no matter how likely it is to pass.  There is no harm in giving it a try. Don't miss any opportunity to make yourself stand out. This is another important quality that novices need to possess.

    Advertising is a more direct publicity method. Whether it is self-recommendation on the forum or promotion through chapter advertisements by other writers in one's own circle, these are all methods to increase the attention of the work. In terms of specific operations, one thing to note is  Frequency of advertisements, too many advertisements will also have counter-effects. From a practical point of view, recommendations from other authors must be more practical. To obtain recommendations from other authors, communication within the circle is a basic requirement.

    Summarize

    The analysis and suggestions given above are all based on the concept of allowing novices to avoid detours. The frequency of updating of original online literature is far beyond what any entertainment media can compare with. This fluidity makes novices  It plays a very important role in online literature - a channel for blood supply.  This circle is actually not complicated, and success is not out of reach. As long as you have clear goals, tenacious perseverance, and the awareness to engage in this industry, then what reasons are there for not succeeding?  Newcomers, show your courage and challenge the great gods. Maybe, the next great god will be you!

    Note: This article was written in 2006, and it seems that it is still up to date.  But now, there is no complete time to write such a long guide.  From article to chapter, haha, is it considered to be advancing with the times?

    ??Creativity Talk (Urban, Online Games) 2006 Edition

    From new ideas to new ideas-Blood Reward Talks about Creativity (Urban, Online Games) 2006 Edition

    How important is the creativity of online articles?  In fact, this cannot be overstated. Those who can create a trend of a generation are all creative nb.  However, there are hundreds of thousands of books written up to now, and the role of creativity is getting weaker and weaker.  In such a situation, what everyone is competing for is the ability to write stories, not just a novel idea.  If you look at many authors who write Piaotian literature on the Internet, most of their ideas are not new and have been written by others. It¡¯s just that some are popular and you have seen them, and some are not popular and are unknown.

    Nowadays, there are even some authors who are sensationalizing, making people feel that they are simply writing for the sake of difference, and the results are disastrous

    So, a more moderate approach is

    How to find new ideas from poorly written topics

    Most of the subjects that are overwritten were once popular.  A book becomes popular, and works that follow the trend are published.  I once said: Good books come out by following the trend.  In fact, there is not much truth to this statement. It is just a so-called shocking statement made to oppose "creative uniqueness".

    Since "The Misty Journey", cultivation has become popular, and various fairy tale books have become popular.  Countless good books have begun to appear. Due to different personal tastes, I will not list specific books.  It is undeniable that following the trend is not a bad thing. The bad thing is that it has no own thing at all and just follows the trend just for the sake of following the trend. It is too tasteless, so the readers are quickly poisoned, and this theme is overused.

    After three to five years of hard work, many authors are faced with the point where they have no creativity to write about. Let me talk about how to find new ideas and write slightly different works from several topics that have been almost overwritten.

    1. Urban superpowers

    ??Urban superpowers, this is definitely a major category of online literature.  The protagonist who masters various superpowers shows off his power in the city and controls electricity., setting fire, seeing through walls, basically any superhuman ability has been written about.  As a result, many people lamented that urban superpowers were overwritten and there were no superpowers left to write about.

    Is there really no ability left to write?  Let's give a few small examples, hoping to spark some ideas.

    Let¡¯s first learn from the fantasy setting. The dark mage is a favorite protagonist of many people, and there are also many dark protagonists who have traveled from other worlds to modern cities.  If you summon a skeleton in the subway, if you put a "Death and Decay" on a building, congratulations, ld can be laid off.

    ¡°World of Warcraft¡± and ¡°War3¡± are very popular now, and online games of this type are also very popular.  So can we learn from it and let them travel back to modern cities?

    For example, a sword master, a demon hunter, a shaman Their special skills appear in the city and are learned by our protagonist. Then our protagonist can use the wind step to participate in jump selection, 100-meter run, such as being grouped.  When fighting, use a Demon Hunter's dodge, and you can't hit him. Then use a Sacrifice, which will burn you to death.

    These superpowers still have their origins, so the "superpowers" of urban superpowers can be further expanded and should not be limited to the human body.  The fantasy and fantasy elements in the game can all be utilized.

    The dark type is popular, but the light type priests who have purifying and healing effects are actually not bad at all.  Therefore, we can have such a strange idea: the lawbreaker.

    First, let¡¯s establish a background: In a different world, there are too many light mages with spell-breaking abilities, so it¡¯s okay to write about them, but it won¡¯t attract attention.  Therefore, we chose to set it in an urban background (there is actually not much difference between urban superpowers and fantasy, they can both be classified as fantasy, but the backgrounds of urban superpowers are all modern cities).

    ? Clarify the protagonist¡¯s ability: crack all abilities.

    Writing difficulty: high

    Spellbreaker, learn from the priest¡¯s settings (dispelling dark magic, rescue, etc.), then he can become a character that poses a threat to all supernatural beings.  For example, if the protagonist sees a wind controller lifting up a little girl's skirt, the righteous protagonist will decisively crack the wind controller's ability and accept him as his younger brother.  When fighting against traditional enemies (such as Japanese ninjas), those unscrupulous ninjas would dig into the ground and smash their heads, turn invisible and fall into the pool, and the younger ones who were charged with electricity would be roasted into eels.

    This kind of creative writing is fun, relaxed, and funny. There is no big doubt that it will be published in traditional Chinese.

    Another example is the flying knife style, which is similar to Li Xunhuan¡¯s style.  How can a pure martial artist make his own kung fu surpass that of others?  It's very simple, just refer to the "Magic Pass". If you want to fly knives faster than bullets, just add a wind magic.

    There are so many things that can be written about the subject of urban superpowers. It¡¯s not that this subject is out of date, but that the stories written are not exciting enough.

    2. Pure city

    For urban genres, "Hong Kong is a Kind of Life", "Bewitching People", "Facial Makeup" and "Wealth and Power" are all good, but this kind of subject matter will test the author's skill and accumulation of life experience.  It is not easy for many new writers to get started, so I will talk about two shortcut topics.

    "Hacker Flow"

    This topic is irresistible. There are many people writing about hackers now, and some excellent ones have been published.  "Primal Power" has done well, and people who have watched it generally say it is good, so I recommend watching it.  In fact, as long as you have some computer basics, the ability to write stories, and the "hacker flow", you can continue to publish good books.

    "Red passenger flow"

    In fact, we can think about it in another way. There are so many people writing about hackers, but what about "honkers"?  (I don¡¯t want to discuss the difference between hackers and hackers here. Just from the name and from a creative point of view, if "The Legend of Honkers" is well written, the results will not be bad.)

    "Career stream"

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    In fact, successful urban novels generally have two main lines, one is career (preferably industrial), and the other is love.

    For men, a career is a must. If you eat soft food until you grow up, your spine will be crooked.  How easy is a career to write about?  There are 360 ??lines in the world, and you can write them all!

    You can run a newspaper, open a clinic, be a policeman, or a soldier Use your own profession, write about your own life, and add a little bit of your own fantasy. Isn't this a good urban novel?

    Uniforms are easier to accept because they serve the public.  For example, a firefighter is a character that few people write about, but is there anything YY about him?

    have!

    He?The first one is agile, physically strong, and maybe a veteran who can also shoot a gun.  He always charged forward and won the respect of his brothers.  Once, there was a fire in the hotel, and he went to the fire scene to save a girl. Of course, this girl must have an extraordinary identity. She might be a big star, a princess from a small country, or the daughter of the richest man. If you are more evil, you can  Suppose she is someone else's fianc¨¦e, or evenetc.

    Then you will definitely write a wonderful story.

    "Industrial flow"

    Of course, you have great ambitions and are not satisfied with being a small public official, so you chose a new direction and started industry.

    Are you an employee of a paper mill?

    Okay, now your factory is going bankrupt, and you decide to get some money to save it, so you find connections to borrow money and prepare to recycle waste paper, and so on. You can think about the following yy by yourself.  .  Anyway, the only advice I have to offer is: Never ignore a man¡¯s career and struggles.

    Urban writing is very promising and should always be popular, but you need to be cautious when writing. If you pay too much attention to personal feelings or write personal memoirs, your popularity will not be high.

    3. Online games

    ??? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? their the their popularity will be compared to almost no other subject matter.  The top ten on the list are all online games, and they were everywhere in 2004-05.

    Online games have a large audience, but after 2005, the craze subsided and online games began to experience a downturn. The subscription ratio was generally low, even astonishingly 100 to 1.

    Have online games entered a period of decline?  No.  As a popular theme, online gamers have been waiting for their favorite online games to appear all year round. Therefore, a number of highly personalized online games such as "Data Warriors" and "Magic Musketeers" have won praises.

    The basic characteristics of online games are: simplicity, straightforwardness, and humor.  Its advantages and disadvantages are very prominent. Because this article mainly writes about creativity, I won¡¯t write much about this aspect.

    In my opinion, the creativity of online games has now developed in three directions.

    One is formalization.

    ??The Western fantasy online game draws lessons from the settings of "World of Warcraft" and "Dungeons and Dragons". The setting is rigorous and majestic. In addition, there are many players, so it is easier to become popular.

    One is martial arts.

    Regarding the decline of martial arts, I once wrote something, analyzing the variants of martial arts: historical martial arts, urban martial arts, and online martial arts.

    From the beginning of "Online Game Datang" to the current "Data Heroes" with a strong martial arts flavor, readers with a strong martial arts complex have a very good impression of this type of online games.

    One is partiality.

    For formal professions, everything that can be written is overwritten, so many people start to go astray.  Bilateral writing can be very interesting, but it may lead to unrestricted destruction of balance and appear excessive.

    "Magic Musketeers" has a good grasp on this aspect, so that everyone can play it.

    I once made an online game setting called "Online Game Warring States": The background of the game is China's Warring States Period, and the Hundred Schools of Thought contending provides many conditions that can be exploited.  You can be a Confucian scholar, or you can become a warrior like Xiang Shaolong and travel around the country. This setting is actually ordinary, and it would be very difficult to write. Things with three religions and nine streams, and all kinds of people, would be more interesting.  .  As for "Online Games: Searching for Qin" and so on, this is not enough.

    In online games, the most important thing is the story. It would be nice if the setting is a little different and a little fresh. Don¡¯t write something like "Legend of the Shemale" just for the sake of being different. Just for the sake of being different, you will definitely be disappointed.

    This article was written by Xue Hui, editor of Literary Network. Please retain the author's statement when reprinting.
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