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A while ago, BeccaElizabeth mentioned the idea of giving creative feedback to soften the blow of pointing out problems with fics... She mentioned Grammar Haikus, as a short, easy sort of thing to put in a comment, both constructive and creative at the same time.

Inspired by that, and a few other thoughts on fanfic writing, I give you:

Grammar Haikus

The Beginning and Ending Haiku
Capitalise the
First letter of a sentence –
End with a full stop.

The Name Haiku
Remember, people’s
Names (like Jack) should be written
With a capital.

The Layout Haiku
Please use paragraphs
Effectively and often:
A line between each.

The Beta Reader Required Haiku
A beta reader
Is a writer’s truest friend.
You should seek one out.

The "Unbetad 'cos it's short" Haiku
Any piece of fiction,
No matter how short it is,
Should be beta read.

The '"And then it exploded" he said' Haiku
Dialogue needs a
Comma before the closing
Speech marks, if ‘he said’.

The Sky Is Blue Haiku
Be careful not to
Repeat too often a tale
Already told once.

The Forgotten Series Haiku
Don’t leave your readers
In the lurch, waiting for an
End that never comes.

The Computer Spellcheck Haiku
Don’t trust your spellcheck!
Ewe may fined it will trick yew,
And ruin your stile.

The It's/Its Haiku
If something belongs
To “it”, no apostrophe
Is necessary.

The "It's alright, it's been fine" Haiku
“It’s” – apostrophe
Included – is short for both
“It is” and “It has”.

The Constructive Criticism Haiku
Please take no offence –
These haikus were meant kindly.
Do keep on writing!

Now, I'm not sure how good they are. I like a couple. And they were kind of written specifically for BeccaElizabeth, but if anybody wants to use them while you're wandering around reviewing things, you are more than welcome.

Like icons, credit would be shiny, likewise comments. :) Enjoy.

And feel free to muck about with them a bit if you think you could phrase them better (I only wrote them all today), suggest more ideas, or write your own. All joyful. ^_^

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Date: 2007-05-15 05:09 pm (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] beccaelizabeth
*applause*

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Date: 2007-05-15 05:36 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] laligin.livejournal.com
^_^ Yays! I am most glad you like.

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Date: 2007-05-15 05:16 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] crystalshard.livejournal.com
Proper grammar is
Vital to fanfic writers.
Excellent haikus.

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Date: 2007-05-15 05:37 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] laligin.livejournal.com
Bravo, bravo! :D Thank you most kindly.

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Date: 2007-05-15 05:16 pm (UTC)
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From: [identity profile] firiel44.livejournal.com
Fabulous! I
May not use them myself but
they are fantastic.

Of course, I'm going to have to rec this all over now. *adds to memories*

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Date: 2007-05-15 05:37 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] laligin.livejournal.com
^_^ *squees* Hurrah! Thank you!

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Date: 2007-05-15 05:29 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] cupati.livejournal.com
If only this lot
Were available sooner -
I daren't criticise.

Fantastic!

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Date: 2007-05-15 05:38 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] laligin.livejournal.com
Heehee. Thanking you! ^_^

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Date: 2007-05-15 05:43 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] cupati.livejournal.com
I'm going to come up with a lj-cut haiku, because I don't know how people feel when I unofficially ambush them on torch_wood. Thank you for the idea!

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Date: 2007-05-15 06:17 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] laligin.livejournal.com
Excellente! Most happy to be of service. ^_^

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Date: 2007-05-15 05:51 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] vands88.livejournal.com
You are awesome. XD

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Date: 2007-05-15 06:16 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] laligin.livejournal.com
Yays! :D Thanke most kindly. ;)

You crazy genius

Date: 2007-05-15 06:11 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ranamag.livejournal.com
I love you Lali!
And calm, soft words spread better
Than lumpy critiques. :D

Re: You crazy genius

Date: 2007-05-15 06:17 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] laligin.livejournal.com
Shiny. ^_^ Heehee! Thanke!

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Date: 2007-05-15 06:24 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sarcasticchick.livejournal.com
emerald orbs and
turgid manhood make a good
harlequin, not lit.

your thesaurus is
a wonderful friend and lov'r
but please be discreet.

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Date: 2007-05-15 07:33 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] laligin.livejournal.com
*snerk* Lovely.

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Date: 2007-05-15 06:29 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] joulez217.livejournal.com
Okay i'm gonna be a bit silly here, what the heck does Haiku mean exactly?

But hey that sounds helpful, heehee if you aren't writing good fic, then you're helping others out!:D

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Date: 2007-05-15 07:24 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] damalan.livejournal.com
Never be afraid
To ask the meaning of words.
Wise folk seek learning.

And a haiku is a specific Japanese style of poetry, with five syllables in the first line, seven in the second, and five again in the last. They tend to be pithy sayings. For which, see above.

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Date: 2007-05-15 07:34 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] laligin.livejournal.com
Lovely! :) Nicely answered, too.

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Date: 2007-05-16 09:01 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] joulez217.livejournal.com
Ah that answers that! Thank you!:D now i know.

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Date: 2007-05-16 09:15 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] damalan.livejournal.com
To help another
Find inner joy is reward
For humble servant.

:-)

I'll add that older, traditional haikus tended to be about the seasons. Some are achingly beautiful in capturing an idea or scene in so few words.

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Date: 2007-05-16 09:27 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] joulez217.livejournal.com
See I learn something new every day. They do sound really good!:) Thank you though for explaining it to me though:)

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Date: 2007-05-15 07:34 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] laligin.livejournal.com
Hee. Damalan answered that quite neatly. :) Feel free to use them in reviews if you think they apply to any fic. ^_^ Happy to help! (And thank you for the compliments!)

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Date: 2007-05-15 09:33 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sunstar77.livejournal.com
These are awesome. Can I use some with my students in English class?

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Date: 2007-05-16 11:37 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] laligin.livejournal.com
Of course you can, if you think they're that helpful! (I do think the titles help make them make sense, though, so remember those! ^_^)

And if you want any other pieces of punctuation or anything done in haiku form, give me a yell and I'll give it a go. ^_^

*is so very flattered*

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Date: 2007-05-15 10:44 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] shirafuzzy.livejournal.com
Lovely! I totally
love, no matter how odd they
seem in today's world.

XD

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Date: 2007-05-16 11:37 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] laligin.livejournal.com
^_^ Nicely nicely. Glad you like!

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Date: 2007-06-03 12:27 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] hellenebright.livejournal.com
Haiku for using grammar haikus

A gentle haiku
Is better than harsh words said
To chide new writers

Haiku for requesting permission to friend
May I friend you now
For your excelling fic works
And grammar haikus

(no subject)

Date: 2007-06-03 11:11 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] laligin.livejournal.com
*blush*

'Course you can friend me -
Thank you for letting me know.
I shall friend you back.

;)

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