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Andro's FFNet Summary Tuneup Service, LLC

Discussion in 'Fanfic Discussion' started by Andro, Feb 9, 2014.

  1. Andro

    Andro Master of Death DLP Supporter

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    So you're sitting there in your study, crystal wine decanter filled with Lillet aged a century and set of Havanna cigars within reach...

    Yet you don't touch them.

    The truth is...

    ...You can't. ​

    Not while you're thinking: "Why are my FFNet summaries not up to par?"

    That's where I come in.

    I'm the best in the business when it comes to touching up summaries. I can make a summary that's a mere 6 into a perfect 10 in the blink of an eye.

    I'll concoct a summary that will mislead even the most wily reader into clicking on The Office, thinking it's a Pulitzer Prize recipient.

    I'll make your boy summary look like a girl summary.

    All I need? Your summary in its current form. And the story has to be yours.

    I will meet your needs.

    Strictly Harry Potter and Calvin & Hobbes.

    This is a limited liability company. I bear no responsibility for results divergent with expectations and will offshore the profits at the slightest scent of legal trouble.
     
  2. Rym

    Rym Auror

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    Does it have to be Harry Potter?

    Edit: Right, I'm blind. Totally missed that. All I'm currently writing is an original fic. It's science fiction, but dunno if that counts or not.
     
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  3. Andro

    Andro Master of Death DLP Supporter

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    It can also be Calvin and Hobbes.
    And Attack on Titan.
    Phillip K. Dick.
    Halo.
    Call of Duty.
    Robert Ludlum.
    Ian Fleming
    Lord of the Rings.
    Final Fantasy (7 through 10)
    Pokemon
    Star Wars
    Fallout
    Spiderman/Batman/Superman
    Mass Effect

    Edit: Sure man, I'm pretty good at those too.
     
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  4. Thyestean

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    I'm waiting.
     
  5. Andro

    Andro Master of Death DLP Supporter

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    Don't see any request from Giovanni.
     
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  8. Andro

    Andro Master of Death DLP Supporter

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    Cheddar, Jeram, rest easy. I've got you. ;)
     
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    Averis Don of Delivery ~ Prestige ~

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    Isn't this the exact reason not to rest easy?

    Besides, all you need to do to get more interest in your story (at least, in my experience) is put something about Fleur in the summary.
     
  10. Steelbadger

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    Lets test this...

    Bitten by AznFlyingKitty ...Was there any particular reason why no one bothered to tell Harry Potter that the Dark Lord Voldemort was a gay vampire intent on ravishing the Boy-Who-Lived? LVHP

    becomes

    Bitten by AznFlyingKitty ...Was there any particular reason why no one bothered to tell Harry Potter that the Dark Lord Voldemort was a gay vampire intent on ravishing the Boy-Who-Lived? Can Fleur same him from a fate worse than death?

    I dunno, I still feel absolutely NO inclination to read the story.
     
  11. Rym

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    You might not, but just wait till the bazillion fangirls squee while reading that
     
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  13. Andro

    Andro Master of Death DLP Supporter

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    Responded to Rymrock, Jeram and Cheddar.

    Not perfect yet, but I thought not mentioning Colin explicitly gives it a more involving feel. The original however was already very good.

    However, I had little luck with Time Travelers. Anyone have suggestions?

    That's already one of the most epic summaries I've ever seen, Lamora, as befitting the story. But if you were to really be damn critical, the first part is the relatively less epic part. I'll think on this one.
     
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    Story Title: The Ticking Clock

    Current Summary: What can you do when your time’s running out? Whatever you want.

    Basic Plot: Snape gets poisoned, has 7 days to live and decides to spend them killing Death Eaters/assorted Voldemort followers.
     
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    Just found this thread. Is is still alive? If yes, I could totally use a second opinion on this:

    https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9796150/1/Lesser-Evils

    Premise: Harry embraces his darker side and goes seriously Krieg on Voldemort. Features partly OOC Sirius and Ginny.

    I feel it needs to be mentioned that Crouch is still alive so I don't have to deal with people sharing their extensive canon knowledge with me, pointing out my glaring mistake. I want it to be sharp and to the point. I think my summary sounds at least okay, but someone else may always suggest tweaks here and there.

    Also, I'm pimping out a complete one shot posted here on DLP before it goes on FFnet and I can't nail a summary for it. It's basically a piece for me to show off an awesome!kickass!Harry. Providing a link since it seems to be a practice in here.

    https://forums.darklordpotter.net/showthread.php?t=25555

    Basically, I want it to a bit on the humorous side, foreshadow the adventure within. Can't get it right. Story is 'Harry time-travels and roflstomps Voldemort with foreknowledge'. People in the thread mentioned it was similar to Unforgiving Minute, which I have since checked out. My fic is much shorter and not nearly as serious, with a more Marauder flavor. Here's what I have at the moment:

    "They say the best revenge is living well. Harry Potter will find out how much truth is in that statement. As soon as he's done with Lord Voldemort."

    It can't help but feel it blows.
     
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