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In addition, authors should always put a good amount of thought into their summaries, since it (along with the title) is the first thing the reader sees of the story. I will not read stories whose summaries contain major spelling, grammar or typographical errors. It's always a good idea -- no, a great idea -- to invest a little extra time and effort into spell-checking and/or proofreading your summaries. Trust me, stories look a lot more appealing with a good-quality summary.

Also, I make a point of not reading stories where the author shows little to no confidence in their ability to write, so try not to say things like, "I'm no good at summaries... Just read the story to find out what happens..." I've seen that kind of summary many times when looking for a new fic to read. Not only does it show a lack of self-confidence -- which, by the way, is not the same thing as arrogance -- but it also leaves the reader without anything to be curious about. Remember: If you can write a good story, you can write just as good a summary. It may be tough to condense the point of a story into 255 characters, but if I can do it (see below), you sure can :D

The best advice I've got: Let the reader be curious from start to finish, from the moment they read the title and summary to the second they finish reading the last chapter. Whether it's a nail-biting, end-of-chapter cliffhanger or just an intriguing summary, it'll keep the reader interested and itching to read more.

* My Harry Potter Fan Fiction *

-- By Firelight --
Rated: T
Ships: Draco/Ginny - Harry/Ginny - Albus/Minerva
Summary: Barely sixteen years old and fearing for his mother's life, Draco stepped up in his father's absence to take his place amongst the Death Eaters. The following year at Hogwarts School was, without a doubt, the hardest he had ever endured.
Now seventeen, the young Malfoy seeks to keep safe all he loves by doing the opposite, and taking the golden advice Albus Dumbledore had left him minutes before his death.
Warnings: Mild language; Mild-to-moderate violence (mostly magical, 100-percent gore-free), particularly in relation to domestic violence.
Author's Note: Beta read by Arnel. Thanks!
=== Status: ABANDONED as of April 17, 2011! ===

-- The Wishing Well --
Rated: K+
Ships: None
Summary: A Draco one-shot, taking place the night he became a reluctant Death Eater.
Author's Note: The Wishing Well was going to be a chaptered story, but I made it a one-shot, so that I could focus on By Firelight.
=== Status: ABANDONED as of April 17, 2011! ===

* My Glee Fan Fiction *

-- Yesterday's Gone --
Status: In progress (Chapter 1 is up!)
Rated: T
Ships: Sam/Quinn - Finn/Rachel - Kurt/Blaine
Summary: Based on Episode 2.19, "Rumours" - When times prove harder than ever before, Sam realizes his damaged reputation at McKinley is the least of his worries.
Long Summary: As if the school newspaper’s libelous reports about him aren’t bad enough, Sam gets a bitter taste of what a recession can do when he sees his family’s situation continue to worsen. Quinn, who has already helped him on multiple occasions, risks her reputation and her relationship with Finn to continue helping the Evans family, despite the damage the Muckraker has already done.
Meanwhile, Sam still loves Quinn deeply, and decides that her aid in the worst of times is more than enough reason to forgive her for cheating. Out of respect for her, he keeps his feelings a solemn secret, as much as he longs to tell her, and to know if she feels the same way about him.
Warnings: Occasional teen-level language; nothing you wouldn't hear on the show. (Possibly more warnings to come, but I'll post them here once the story's ready to put up!)
Author's Notes: Based on the episode "Rumours," and AU from "Prom Queen" onward. Beta read by BananaBat18.

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