How to use the storyboards

I recommend you first write your story on a simple word processor, like "Word" (it makes it easier for me to paste your completed work into the library).

Avoid typing directly onto the storyboards comment boxes. Many writers have discovered, much to their dismay and frustration, that their work hadn't been saved and it disappeared completely of the screen when they clicked on "Add Topic".

If you choose to write your story directly on the storyboards, as opposed to sending the finished work directly to the library, it's better to post it in several installments to allow readers to comment or offer friendly criticism (though, don't let that stop you from writing!) Also, it's faster to download.

Choose your segments carefully. End each installment with a suspense to keep the readers on the edge of their seats. Compare this to television: you don't want the audience changing the channel at the first commercial break.

You can post once or twice a day or more depending on your fancy or at days' intervals (though some readers may get restless as to what happens next, I know I do).

Don't use tabs, write from left to right.

Never underline words you wish to emphasize. Use Bold or Italics. For "bold font", type [b]word[/b] and for "Italics", type [i]word[/i].

If you wish to use EZcodes (converted HTML)or Emoticons, follow the steps by clicking on "Use Ezcodes" or "Use Emoticons" at the left on the storyboards comment boxes.

Proofread your segments before posting

If you are posting the very first installment of your story, provide a set-up and a logline (short synopsis).

    Examples:

Set-Up: Everyting is concurrent with the show except that Heath has been living with the Barkleys since he was 10 and Eugene doesn't exist.

Set-up: Steve is 24 and has a brother. Jaime never existed.

Logline: A trip to Stockton has dire consequences for the Barkleys.

Logline: Steve is sent to Monaco on a mission where he meets with an old foe.

If you choose to write an alternate version of a particular episode, omit the set-up and just specify the nature.

    Examples:

A missing scene from "The Iron Box".

An alternate ending to "Dead Ringer".

A revamp of the pilot "Cyborg".

A continuation to "By Force and Violence".

Once pasted into the storyboard comment box, do another proofread. You can edit if you catch grammatical or typo errors, or if you simply want to change or delete a word or a sentence. Once you click on "Add Post" your story will appear on the board and you WON'T BE ABLE TO EDIT IT anymore, unless you are a Ezboard registered user. Click on "Register your free account" at the top of the storyboards to get more information.



    How to post

  1. Open your word processing program in which you wrote your story and highlight the segment you wish to post. You can do that be holding the shift key and the arrow or simply drag down the mouse.
  2. Go to "Edit" and choose "Copy"
  3. Close your window to the bottom of the screen.
  4. Get on the Internet and go to the BVSMDM homepage.
  5. Click on "Storyboard"
  6. Choose the appropriate board for your story.
  7. Click on "New Topic".
  8. Enter your name or pseudonym.
  9. Enter your password if you are a registered user. If not, leave it blank.
  10. Enter title of your story in the "subject" bar.
  11. Go to the "comment box" and "paste" your segment in.
  12. Do one more proofread before clicking on "Add Topic".



    How to reply

  1. Click on "Add Reply" at the top or bottom of the story you're reading.
  2. Enter name, password (if any) and nature of reply in the "subject" box (Re: story title, Great job!, When is the next post?...)
  3. Write your comment DIRECTLY into "comment box".
  4. Click on "Add Reply".
  5. You entry will appear on the board inside the topic. The writer will be able to view your entry by simply clicking on her or his story and going to the bottom of the page.
  6. Same procedure for the News Room and Discussion Forum.



    How to send your completed story to the library

  1. Once you consider your story finished (after proofreading it a few more times), e-mail me to let me know. Go to the "Get in touch" button at the bottom of the homepage and I will send you back the information on how to proceed. Be sure to mention your e-mail!
  2. I will paste your work in the appropriate library, the "Barkley Diaries" for Big Valley and the "OSI Files" for Six Million Dollar Man.
  3. Specify if your have chapters or times lapses you wish me to include. Also how many approximate pages your story has.



Please folks! Let's keep the boards clean. No graphic pornography nor coarse language unless I approve it beforehand. If you so wish to give helpful writing tips or offer friendly criticisms, go ahead. However, I WILL NOT allow spiteful remarks directed towards ANY of the board writers. Such replies will be DELETED AT ONCE!


Happy Writing!

For further information on how to use the storyboards, go to "Storyboard" and click on "EZboard.com Support Forums" in the Ezboard ring bar on the lower right of your screen.

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