So I read the whole thing, and it's really good advice. I just read a bunch of cliche fics. because they were all at the top of the list, and it drove me crazy. This was just what I needed to read.
I just wanted to say that "cloud64" may or may not have gotten the Max laying an egg idea from the original, adult version of MR because that's how The Lake House ends.
And I'll second the source that said Myrah was the first to do the dictionary thing. And to hail to Myrah in all her MR writing glory, ha.
I also wanted to say that, if you're saying we should refer to JP for help with writing MR fics., then it's a wee bit contradictory to tell us not to use "OMG" or other such text speak. We all remember Nudge's infamous "ZOMG". I do, however, understand how text speak is so annoying. It drives me crazy.
I wish we could group fics. by how good they are because I feel like the good ones don't get read due to all the not so good ones out there.
But anyway, thanks for writing this. (And I'm sorry for all of the hideous grammar/spelling mistakes here that you've probably notced. Too bad the review box doesn't have spell check.)

You forgot something. YOU WERE WRONG! . . . . . .

It's i before e except after c or when sounding like a as in neighbor or weigh.

HAHA! In yo face! . . . .

Sorry, I felt the need to put that there. *Hangs head*

I'm actually trying to write a Maximum Ride: The Musical...Parody, of course. Do you think that'll work?

I think you might want to mention something else in the punctuation thing in chapter 2: ending quotes. I am nearly driven out of my mind with people going

"Blah blah blah." She said.

The comma. The comma!

"Blah blah blah," she said.

I know you already are aware of this, but if you could touch upon it then I would be eternally grateful. Those things are driving my mind into the treetops.

I totally agree!

"Katherine looked up. 'OMG! his eyebrows are so totally cute!'"

Hello? Do anyone's parents actually look at their English grades?

Argh. That is incredibly annoying. Hopefully, people will pay attention to grammar/spelling/punctuation.

-lols head off- Fab.

It's sad that the people who actually do the cliches won't read this because they're warded off by its perfect grammar. I think that's how cliches are started-- one person writes it terribly, and it's passed on.

Wonderful *I applaud, no sarcasm* !!
You were right. I went to read your Prank Wars and both the authors had dropped off the face of FanFiction. Congrats! Your ideas are yours again!
Moony

I love this! Now maybe all those people out there wont steal my suicide ideas! *Walks away to finish reading now...*
Moony

Hysterical! And you actually give good advice!

willowgrace

This was so helpful! Especially as it can apply to any category, not just MR. I was completely writer-blocked after the first four chapters of my first fanfic, and now I realize that my main character's a Sue! I'm going to have to give her flaws. Lots of them. I honestly think that everyone writing on fanfiction should read this guide. Thanks so much for writing it!
-Darling Summers :)

lol :)
that was a really helpful idea

That's really great advice. I haven't written anything yet, but I've got some ideas. It really will help me with my writing, so thanks! Keep writing, you're an awesome author!

hey, i just finished reading this and its really good. i will try to use this advice.. right now the fanfic i'm writing does have a plot, but there are some serious lemons thrown in for good measure.. i asked you to be my beta and thank the MR gods you agreed, so i have a major question.. will you read what i've done and give me some critical crituqe on it.. it would help. i'm kinda having writers block.. this was a really good thing for you to put up it was very helpful..

*bows* the Fandom NEEDS something like this. Awesome work XD.