The only way to learn is to practice writing, and with enough attempts and the help of more experienced members of our community, you will be able to write to the site's standards.
"The only way to learn is through practice and feedback! With enough practice and help from more experience members of our community, you will be able to write something successful!"
I don't like the inclusion of "with enough attempts", as that can be misleading. I would rather we emphasize the importance of feedback in this document rather than a shotgun approach with the idea that you just gotta keep posting articles and eventually something sticks.
be patient. Before you start writing, take time to read
Insert a new sentence between these two-
"The writing process takes time, and it's unlikely you're going to write the next hit SCP overnight."
This will help underline why people need to be patient.
Before you start writing, take time to read published works and learn what your article should look like.
"Before you start writing, take time to read recently published works to get an idea of what your article could look like."
Highlights the importance of making sure you know modern site standards, and doesn't imply that an SCP must look a certain way.
Think about why works are highly rated, and why works that are low rated get that response.
"Read critically- think about why the works that are highly rated are so well received, and why works that aren't highly rated aren't."
Generating an Idea first
Not sure I understand why these are capitalized? I get that this is the title of another tab, but this sentence doesn't specifically mention that tab.
End of feedback for first tab- Introduction
Good start on tab 2 by mentioning "Top Rate of the Past 30 Days" page.
Simply put, focus on what you want to tell in the work, not on the anomaly itself.
"Simply put, focus on the story you want to tell in your article, not just on the anomaly itself."
That's typically how I describe 173's story to people, so good work there.
"How could it be used?"
I don't recommend including this question. I know what your intent is here, but most of the people using this page will look at this and go "how does the Foundation use it against/with other SCPs" or "endless testing logs where the object works as described". This question, for new authors, is not useful for developing a narrative.
writing channels section of the Discord Server
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I think the essay hub as a whole should be linked somewhere in this document. Linking the essays themselves is great, but having access to the whole hub is a great tool.
End of feedback for tab 2- Generating an Idea
No feedback for tab 3.
End of feedback for tab 3- Resources, Templates, and Formatting
With that said, some articles do explore ways in which the Foundation might want to make use of SCP objects - just remember that the Foundation needs a good reason to take this risk.
"While there are some articles that explore ways the Foundation might want to make use of SCP objects, remember that you as the author will need to justify the Foundation's actions in your text. They should have a good reason to take this risk."
To the section on interviews, add-
"Try reading your dialogue out loud. Does it sound like a real person talking?"
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Use the words "object", "subject", "instance" or "entity" instead.
"anomaly" is also an acceptable term.
End of feedback for tab 5- Additional Writing Advice
[https://discord.com/invite/47M3zG8QvB Writing Channels section of the Discord server. Please read the pinned threads at the very top - this will help make sure you follow forum guidelines!
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Criticism tab should include a link to the Butterfly Roster.
This tab should be referred to as "Critique" or "Feedback". Criticism is a harsh word that carries equally harsh context, feedback/critique are more approachable.
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