Writing Suggestions from Yours Truly, Number Five

If you're going to write a slash fic, maybe you should ask yourself if the way you're validating your pairing is by demonizing a female character. There's already enough rampant misogyny in the world as it is; the last thing we need is to tear each other down as well.

Writing Suggestion from Yours Truly, Number Four

The word "homophobic" in a fanfic bugs me.  I think because it hints that the writer's not going to be handling the subject very subtly.

Writing Suggestions from Yours Truly, Number Three

Don't put author's notes every chapter. Don't over-rely on footnotes. Don't ask for reviews. Don't use smileys. It's unnecessary. Just post the goddamn story.

Writing Suggestions from Yours Truly, Number Two

The Sirius/serious pun is majorly stale.

... But I still laugh at it. Every time.

Writing Suggestions from Yours Truly, Number 1

Never end a chapter with someone fainting.

It's hackneyed.