User blog comment:Talisa366/Any tips for a good story?/@comment-24050927-20131017162356

Hi! I joined the same day as you! But to answer your question, just start breaking the ice a little bit at a time. From what I've seen so far most of the posts are from mature users. It seems immaturity, spamming and such is dealth with an iron fist (a good thing in my opinion).

Also, to perhaps assist in the creation of a quality piece of creepypasta, try 'getting into character' as you write your story. (It works for me.) Yes, make the face of a madman if insanity is the main flavor, or a fearful face when getting down to the nitty-gritty old-school horror aspects of your story. It sounds silly, but it works for me. (Just don't do it in a public place, or people may think your strange... making random faces in front of your computer screen.) Getting into the right mood, and writing a pasta involving your interests also helps a bunch. Research things if you're not sure -- when in doubt, do your research.

If you already know how to write, I apologize for the redundent tips.

It's open season for cliches, unnessessary ones especially. Avoid them if you can -- but if you must include them, make them worthwhile. Excessive blood is one of them -- but you can pull it off if the subject matter is compatible (such as doing a pasta involving the original Diablo). Too many cliches could discourage a reader from continuing further. Write things that will keep the reader's attention -- remember, you have to pull them in and never let go, ever... ever.

Surely you've seen the guidelines of what not to submit? Avoid those genres, and you'll do fine. Also, you can always edit a story that you've already posted in the past. Others will do that for you, sometimes.

Good luck!