User blog comment:NickieBay123/The Newbie Pasta/@comment-4998996-20160110031959

Most of what I can say has been stated below but on the chances you are still going to go through with it, I'll give you some simple suggestions.

1. Change the name of the OC. As stated below most X the Y names used by characters for creepypastas do not end well for the story.

2. I would suggest against aiming for something like popularity, normally people's stories become popular with no action of their own. I, personally, would aim for making the story something creepy but enjoyable to read.

3. When it comes to basing a character off of a mythical creature/spirit such as a banshee, make sure you know everything you can about banshees. You wouldn't want your character to be a joke to banshees like Twilight is to Vampires.

4. If you do make a story with you as a character, make sure it is based in reality. Nothing too unbelievable should happen as that makes it hard for the reader to picture it actually happening and ruining the creepiness of it. Also, do not use your actual name, we wouldn't want you get stalked now would we?

5. Writer's Workshop is your friend. If you aim for the story to be good, I'd suggest posting it on that particular board of the forum first to get it critqued as well as have people point out any errors you may have missed.

I hope you take these suggestions into account before and while writing your story. New writers tend to think of us as harsh as we do not allow every single story that comes through the door onto the site, we have quality standards that some people tend to ignore. As long as you take these suggestions into consideration and really use the Writer's Workshop, I think your story will turn out just fine.