Cliffhanger

Saphir · 10-02-2011, 04:53 AM

Some love them, some hate them. (..or not?)

What is your opinion about cliffhangers?
Do you prefer reading/writing stories with or without them?

Do you think it makes a difference for stories on here? Or doesn't it matter whether you use them or not?

Love

Rachie · 10-07-2011, 12:00 PM

Anyone that reads my main story - STRIP POKER WITH A TWIST THE SEQUEL knows my views about cliff hangers.

Personally i find it attracts readers back to the story and wanting to know what happens next?

Sometimes you can add a teaser to entice the reader even more.

However just like the variation in stories m/s - f/m - f/f etc there will always be some who like and dislike different ideas.

Love Rachie
x x x x

darebunny22 · 10-07-2011, 12:05 PM

I love putting them in stories and I think their a really cool thing to end with but I annoy myself sometimes when you put them in Right when something big is gonna happen!

Komodo Jones · 10-07-2011, 12:07 PM

I personally have to agree with Rachie, I enjoy using cliffhangers, even though sometimes it is hard for me to come up with them at times. I don't use teases that much. A hook is something that is important in stories, especially ones with multiple parts like the stories on here.

I don't mind reading stories with cliffhangers as long as the person doesn't just completely abandon the story and never write on it again, but that's a totally different topic.

Slenderman - Doctor · 10-07-2011, 12:12 PM

When they're done right, they work beautifully.

Cliffhangers are shit when they simply stop the narrative flow though.

Rachie · 10-07-2011, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Komodo Jones

I don't mind reading stories with cliffhangers as long as the person doesn't just completely abandon the story and never write on it again..

Totally agree with above. reason why i have posted 266 parts in 406 days - average 20 parts a month (or there abouts)

Komodo Jones · 10-07-2011, 12:19 PM

I had to make sure to word that right. If I said for a long time, I'd be a hypocrite because it's been a fair amount of time since I've posted on Targeting the Ignored, but I am working on the next part even as I'm typing this...but I digress. I also agree with Doctor. The cliffhangers have to be executed well, otherwise it just really kills the story.

10-02-2011, 04:53 AM	#1
Saphir getDare Sweetheart Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 425	Cliffhanger Some love them, some hate them. (..or not?) What is your opinion about cliffhangers? Do you prefer reading/writing stories with or without them? Do you think it makes a difference for stories on here? Or doesn't it matter whether you use them or not? Love

10-07-2011, 12:00 PM	#2
Rachie I am the cutest butterfly ever Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: In my Bed, Posts: 6,606 Blog Entries: 2	Anyone that reads my main story - STRIP POKER WITH A TWIST THE SEQUEL knows my views about cliff hangers. Personally i find it attracts readers back to the story and wanting to know what happens next? Sometimes you can add a teaser to entice the reader even more. However just like the variation in stories m/s - f/m - f/f etc there will always be some who like and dislike different ideas. Love Rachie x x x x __________________ RACHIE'S GETDARE USER GUIDE / MANUAL STRIP POKER WITH A TWIST (Story) BED HABITS LOLA.FOX WISHES SHE WAS MY FAVORITE USER <3

10-07-2011, 12:05 PM	#3
darebunny22 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: England Posts: 157	I love putting them in stories and I think their a really cool thing to end with but I annoy myself sometimes when you put them in Right when something big is gonna happen! __________________ A True Artist At Heart xxxx Please read my Stories Lucky Horshoe Love Unforgiven

10-07-2011, 12:07 PM	#4
Komodo Jones getDare Succubus Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: in your fantasies...it's ok you can admit it Posts: 1,755 Blog Entries: 97	I personally have to agree with Rachie, I enjoy using cliffhangers, even though sometimes it is hard for me to come up with them at times. I don't use teases that much. A hook is something that is important in stories, especially ones with multiple parts like the stories on here. I don't mind reading stories with cliffhangers as long as the person doesn't just completely abandon the story and never write on it again, but that's a totally different topic. __________________ KJ 38/male/partially bi/switch D/s Status: Protector, Dom and Daddy of pixie.dust I love meeting new, nice, smart people. I communicate through Discord mainly. What are my limits/likes/supplies? Click here! Check Out my Literary Works Targeting the Ignored [Fiction] Some Stuff I've Done (Non-Fiction)

10-07-2011, 12:19 PM	#7
Komodo Jones getDare Succubus Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: in your fantasies...it's ok you can admit it Posts: 1,755 Blog Entries: 97	I had to make sure to word that right. If I said for a long time, I'd be a hypocrite because it's been a fair amount of time since I've posted on Targeting the Ignored, but I am working on the next part even as I'm typing this...but I digress. I also agree with Doctor. The cliffhangers have to be executed well, otherwise it just really kills the story. __________________ KJ 38/male/partially bi/switch D/s Status: Protector, Dom and Daddy of pixie.dust I love meeting new, nice, smart people. I communicate through Discord mainly. What are my limits/likes/supplies? Click here! Check Out my Literary Works Targeting the Ignored [Fiction] Some Stuff I've Done (Non-Fiction)

10-07-2011, 12:12 PM	#5
Slenderman - Doctor Truth or Dare Zealot Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 6,760	When they're done right, they work beautifully. Cliffhangers are shit when they simply stop the narrative flow though.