Writing Tips

[snoopy]

Since the forum is going to be streamlined and about half of all members will be kicked out for lacking of writing. I was thinking of maybe helping those out who wish they could hone their writing skills or unblock their minds and allow their thoughts to project onto the forum pages.
There are a handful of occasional writers that probably would write a little more often if they felt they could express themselves through the written word. Also there are a shit load of non Anglophone readers out there who probably think that if they wrote in another language their posts would go unnoticed. Which we all know isn't true. But that's another issue altogether.

Getting it down on paper (so to speak).

The first thing is that you are writing about what you actually experienced. Its not as if you have to make up the scenario and create characters and so forth. Keep in mind the order of events to begin. There is a beginning to all stories, a middle, the climax of the story. In this case its literally a climax! Then you have an ending.

When preparing to write your review treat it as if you were telling someone a story. Any event that actually happened to you. You went to a hockey game for instance how would you tell your friend? Its pretty much that easy. Let's say you decided to go to the bar Saturday night and Monday morning at work you tell a co-worker about your night out. Think about what possible question he or she may ask while you recount your night out. This will help ensure that you've thought about all the little details while telling your story or in this case writing your review. And the questions could be anything you might want to know if someone was telling you the story.

Be a little introspective as well. Not only think about what you're writing about, but feel it. This will allow you to include certain details that would have escaped you if you writing in point form or without any concern for the reader (as many writers do on this forum and then we see a ton of requests for more details).

Getting Started... Ask yourself why you went to the MP. Was it because you work nearby? Was it because you happen on the place. Is it because you read their ad on this forum or found them on the net? Or is it because you read a good review and now its on your "to do" list? Don't just say you were hornier than a bear in the woods... that's obvious. But you could say you've been out of the loop for a long time and finally needed to be with a woman. This is the reason why you're so goddamn horny.

Now your at the MP. How did you get there? By bus, taxi, metro or you drove there. Was it easy to find? Was the parking good or bad? These little details can be helpful for other members when deciding to visit a MP. How did you find the entrance? Was it clean, dirty, was too obvious or discreet enough. Was it hard to find? These details will also help other members from stumbling around a neighborhood looking for the damn place and also allow them to know what to expect.

You enter the place. Did it take long for someone to open the door and you found yourself standing outside for too long? Did you enter easily? Is there a reception area with receptionist? Who greeted you? How where you greeted? What did you pay for an entrance fee? Did you have an appointment? Was the girl you booked available? Di you go in without an appointment? Where allowed to get a line up and choose a girl or did you get a girl on rotation? Also what was your first impression of the MP when you entered? How did it look? Was it clean, well decorated, did it smell of boiled chicken, etc? All important details in allowing new clients to learn from your experience.

You're shown to your room. Did you have to wait before getting a room? Was the MP busy? Was the room in order? Was the room clean, dirty, smelly, cold, hot, ugly, plain, again your first impressions are key. The shower worked well, was it clean, was their sufficient pressure, or hot water, was there soap? How are the towels? Was the music any good, the lighting too bright? All silly details but important.

The Masseuse enters the room. Did you settle for whatever was available and she wasn't really your type but what the hell, you don't care? Was she who you booked and you can't wait for the massage to begin? Is the girl pretty? Ugly? Fat? Skinny? Describe her as much as possible, but at the same time be fair about it. I wouldn't suggest saying she was the "butt ugliest bitch you ever saw" because then anyone would ask why you stayed. Beyond her description how was her personality, her attitude, her massage skills, etc. What you liked or didn't like about the over all first half of your hour is important.

The Flip. This is where you have to limit your details and come up with some subliminal expressions or simply say she rocked your world in more ways than one. I used to write volumes of emotions and minute details but never mentioning one act of sex. A little like the song "Something" by The Beatles. Where its obvious George Harrison is in love but never once sings the word "love". This is completely unnecessary. Most readers have about 5 to 30 minutes to skim through reviews at work, so keep the flip to the basic info and include a surmise. This is the climax of the story. This where you might want to say that she was great, or she did a lousy job. This is where you'll tell the reader whether or not you want to see the girl again or not based on the flip.

The final shower and your over all experience. Some girls will enter the shower with the client. Some girls will not ask for money. Some girls will clean the room while you shower. Some girls will stick around and chat with you. There is always some sort of ending to the session. Sometimes its good to include a final detail like you were walked to the door by the masseuse or the receptionist. You were given a bottle of water and a pat on the ass as you left. Or you were forgotten in the room after the deed. You stayed an extra 30 minutes talking to your wife/boss using your cell phone and took a dump in the fake flower pot and used the old shower towel to wipe your ass. Then emptied all the candies on the reception desk into your pockets as you left leaving the door to the place wide open.

There is always something to write about even if the place has been reviewed or the girl has been reviewed. Not every detail has to be mentioned every time you write a review. But keep these little details in mind. It adds character to your story, even the building is a character and adds or takes away from your experience. How you were received, how the massage went, how the flip was and it all ended are all important factors in writing a review. If a girl or salon has been reviewed often then you could simplify the entire experience into a short paragraph that your experience was similar except... Always keep in mind the reader when writing.

Finally. Go over what you've written. Correct any spelling/ grammar/ or add missing words. Also you might have thought of something while re-reading your own review and may want to add it in or remove something. Another good reason for re-reading your post is maybe you've added too much info that might incriminate you or might give you and your handle away. So keep it as general as possible without it looking like a generic posting.


This is a basic and quick recount of what I'm doing when writing a review. If any one has other tricks or thoughts on the subject please feel free to add your thoughts here and help the community write more often with more details to get better idea of what their experiences are like.

Kojak... hoping this will spawn more writers

 

[New England Babe]

Writing Tips

Good move, Kojak.

I found your post quite inspiring and it inspired me to reformulate with some of my own. Look at my post as "work in progress". I will edit it to include most of the wise advice you're offering would-be reviewers. And include mine. Anyone should feel free to comment upon it by quoting any specific part.

• Avoid clicking the red Quote button

Some are in the habit of clicking that top right red Quote button and comment the whole post as a quote. Why not copy the sentence or short extract of interest, move to the top of the forum page, click the Reply button at the top left, paste the extract, select it and click on Quote in the row of buttons above the writing area. This way, you save screen space for others and you get to the point. Smart, no? Yes, it takes some practice. If you miss, hit the red Edit button (appearing only on your own posts) and fix your post. Smart, no?

• People like point form posts

Well, I think, when reading on their screen, people somewhat hate to read long sentences, then try to extract the quintessence of every paragraph and express it in just a few words in their minds. They much prefer the hard work to be done for them. But they still want all the essential facts, not a truncated story. Just learn to say plenty in just a few words. Not easy I agree. Hint: do as I do, concise point form and lengthy text.

• Pretend you're telling your story to good friends

Good friends expect you to be sincere, natural and tell it so it makes sense and provides them with useful hints. They do not expect literary mastery. But they will certainly enjoy that you read yourself and fix typos before you release your post to the whole wide Montreal Massage board. That's why you have a Preview button and a Submit button. You first press Preview. And you do it again and again until you feel good about hitting the Submit button.

• Why did you pick up that MP or that masseuse?

OK, you were horny. The idea is saying why that MP or that masseuse. Found the ad in newspaper (which), on web classified ads site (which), on a board (sorry only MM counts, here), through a Google search (which site address did you get), etc. Or just driving or walking by and got the urge, etc. Or read about it on a board (again only MM counts, here). You get it.

• What to say about the place and the surroundings?

If it's a very well known place, don't bother to spend time on this. Hobbyist don't need to be told a hundred times wheres Spa Isis is. But for many less well known places, providing the address will allow people to do a Google search to get a map and even a street level video. BUT WAIT! Is it okay with the masseuse or the discreet parlour for their address to be given out? If they don't have a street sign saying "Massage Parlour" or "Salon de massage" or something like that, maybe they do not want their neighbours to know what's going on. Don't spill the beans. If you have useful information for your friends (parking restrictions, fees, availability, overall cleanliness, neighbourhood safety, etc.), feel free to pass it on.

• How welcoming was the parlour or the independant masseuse?

Were you requested to play phone tricks (like "Call when you're in the immediate area and I will give you the true address" as if you were a suspicious guy to be checked with binoculars from a distance)? Did you have to ring to get the door unlocked? Did you wait outside for too long to your taste? Were you made to wait for 10, 20 annoying minutes in the lobby? How did you feel about it? You get it. This is the kind of info your friends would like to know about.

• How did you get to meet with your masseuse?

If you had an appointment, when inside, was your masseuse ready and friendly, starting the sensual enjoyable encounter right there? Were you subjected to a bait and switch trick ("Sorry, young and slim Anna had to leave. Would you like chubby Bertha here?"). If you had no appointment, did you get to pick from pictures on the desk, on a computer screen, or did you get to look at the masseuses in person, in succession or in a line up? Were you told to go in the massage room, get a shower and wait for the masseuse to eventually show up? How did you feel about it? BEWARE. Parlours and independant masseuses have their own greeting practices and you learn that there is variety in this world. What's important, though, is that you, the client, is made to feel good.

Work in progress. More to come.

 

[A Girl]

Writing Tips

Good point Kalam Mite. If a place has pages and pages of reviews its not necessary to review the salon unless you happen on a day when the place has been freshly repainted or was purchased and there's new staff, etc.

Stick to reviewing the girl and the session. Unless the girl has been reviewed several times you can skip that too and just re-iterate she was good, great or a dud with you. There's one thing I've come to know first hand and by reviews is that not all clients get the same service hence the term YMMV. Maybe there are several reviews of the girl being DDG and GFE but as far as your concerned she was either. Then these points would be useful.

The session might be great for the last couple of reviews but wasn't so hot for you. You should mention this. It may not have anything to do with you, the girl might be losing interest in her work, she might be experiencing personal issues or you simply got her on a bad day. Maybe even you were having a bad day or there was personality conflicts, all of which you would include in your review.

I would suggest that every time you write a review or even comment on a review to push your writing skills a little more. With every review you've written you'll get more and more comfortable with expressing yourself. This by no means suggests that your posts will get longer, but you will learn to choose the appropriate words to express yourself more precisely and concisely.

If you're really unsure on how to go about writing a review then read the hundreds of wonderful reviews by our members. Chances are the members with around a hundred posts or more have honed their writing styles and more than likely if you have read enough reviews there are certain writers you already prefer or associate with better. Learn from your favorite writers and from there on you will develop your own style.

 

[Pompal 09.]

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Well that is my problem, I am to much in a hurry to report all because of certain life contraintes.All your points are well taken.

As well as lack of time and space in my life to report all the details,so I write short reports and hope all is understood.

As an old school hobbist ,I am kind of shy as well..I will wait forour next meeting with you, Kojak,you will take notes and write my reviews..lol

 

[Jessykabeth]

Writing Tips

Kojak - you are a good person, always willing to help. Thank you.

 

[sgtslick321]

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I think its important for everyone to share in any capacity. Some guys are too shy to write or uncertain of their writing skills. Some guys have trouble spelling or with their grammar. These things don't really matter. Because I know with time they'll be better writers for one thing and most importantly as they improve, their information will be invaluable to the entire community.
Even if a member has limited time. A short review is all that is needed. Or as some members do; they write on a Word page, save it, rewrite or add as they have time then copy and paste it on the forum. If that sounds too risky then jot down a few notes on a scrap piece of paper and when you have time quickly type your experience then toss the paper out the window as you idle in traffic on Decarie. Some guys write using their phones. Whatever it takes. Just get the info out.
One other note and a very important one. Is that once you've posted most members can eventually "edit" their posts. Editing doesn't only mean taking words away but adding and refining their original work.
So in reality their really isn't any excuse. If you have time to create a handle and have time to read the forum then you have time to write on the forum.

Kojak...