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PsychoKirby Since: Dec, 1969
#1: Dec 11th 2010 at 8:27:30 AM

First of all, I apologize if this is the wrong forum for asking this. I'm not much of a troper. I've only made the occasional edit, and I've never posted on the forum before.

Anyway, I'm the author of a recently-published novel titled But Whether Men Do (I didn't create that page, or make any edits to it, so we're clear). The page is pretty small and could use improvement. I was considering editing the page and adding some examples myself, but doing that comes off as pretty, well...vain, I guess. I thought I should ask if doing such a thing is allowed or not.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Deboss I see the Awesomeness. from Awesomeville Texas Since: Aug, 2009
I see the Awesomeness.
#2: Dec 11th 2010 at 8:31:50 AM

As long as you don't try to add subjectives to gush about your work, you're good.

Fight smart, not fair.
PsychoKirby Since: Dec, 1969
#3: Dec 11th 2010 at 8:41:44 AM

Thanks for letting me know! I might add some more examples to the page later today. I still probably won't add too much, though. Even if it's allowed and I'm writing objectively, I don't want to come off as being a Small Name, Big Ego. tongue

Deboss I see the Awesomeness. from Awesomeville Texas Since: Aug, 2009
I see the Awesomeness.
#4: Dec 11th 2010 at 8:45:35 AM

That's the only real concern. We've had creators show up and put an entry of "So Cool Its Awesome: the work and everything related to it" and the like.

Fight smart, not fair.
Madrugada Since: Jan, 2001
#5: Dec 11th 2010 at 9:14:41 AM

Steer clear of Audience Reaction tropes, too, but otherwise, have at it.

BlackWolfe Viewer Gender Confusion? from Lost in Austin Since: Jun, 2010
#6: Dec 11th 2010 at 9:19:55 AM

Hmm... is it advisable to use a work's WMG page to make Word of God or Jossed comments?

But soft! What rock through yonder window breaks? It is a brick! And Juliet is out cold.
SomeNewGuy Since: Jun, 2009
#7: Dec 11th 2010 at 9:28:37 AM

When I edit my works pages, I do try to make them seem neutral and not overly gushy.

PsychoKirby Since: Dec, 1969
#8: Dec 11th 2010 at 9:38:55 AM

Hmm... is it advisable to use a work's WMG page to make Word Of God or Jossed comments?

I could if anybody wants me to.

Also, I've made a few changes. I avoided any subjective tropes. I hope they're OK. If somebody has a problem, feel free to change it. Thanks so much again to all of you for your help!

Deboss I see the Awesomeness. from Awesomeville Texas Since: Aug, 2009
PsychoKirby Since: Dec, 1969
#10: Dec 11th 2010 at 12:39:54 PM

I wasn't the one who added Humans Are Bastards, but I'll change the description to something more, well...descriptive.

Thanks again for your help. And if anyone else wants to add to the page, of course they're welcome.

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