Talk:John Shirley

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[edit] Better lead

Recommendation: Per WP:LEAD, this article would be stronger if it summarized the information in the article, in the lead paragraph(s). For example, list the works that he is best known for, and the most prestigious award. I also recommend that some of the major claims in the article have citations right next to them, which would make it easier for other editors to verify the information. See WP:V --Elonka 16:20, 8 May 2007 (UTC)

A lot of this reads more like a fan's guide rather than a neutral description. In particular, passages which compare Shirley to other writers often seem to exist mostly to put down the other writers. Much cleanup needed. 2fs 18:31, 22 July 2007 (UTC)