Hi Okies,
If anyone is interested in reading very short pieces of each other's writing and giving feedback--positive only please (this is a rough draft, after all!), let's do it.
If you read my excerpt posted and comment, I will read yours and do the same.
Thanks!
Shaun
www.okieload.com
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Nov 4, 2009 - 15 20
Sounds like it'll be a good story once you get it up and running :). Not my kind of story personally, not a big sports fan myself but I can definitely see some great potential. Stories your elderly family members tell you always seem to make some of the best novels.
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Nov 5, 2009 - 04 55
Thanks for the feedback, Pardessa. It's more than a sports story...but that will be revealed later!
Your story starts with a conflict-laden premise and the opening scene shows that you are going to have a suspenseful story. I like the chapter title--it makes me wonder about the direction the fantasy story will take. I find your main character one that I could get interested in as her story develops. Thanks.
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Nov 5, 2009 - 20 18
I'm a sad writer. I suffered a major setback today. I had about an hour and a half of writing done and out of nowhere my document closed and I hadn't had the chance to save it yet. I've tried everything to recover it and have come up with nothing so I have to do it all over again. I was so upset I actually started crying. My poor husband had no idea what to do. But I shall persavere! I wrote it once by God I can write it again!
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Nov 6, 2009 - 17 17
Pardessa--How aggravating!!!!! I share your pain. Keep at it!
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Nov 7, 2009 - 01 06
Well I kept at it despite my aggravation and managed to pull off 2,130 words :).
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Nov 8, 2009 - 10 21
Mine is SUPER rough. I took my inner editor and cut off her fingers and put duct tape over her mouth...... If you don't like violence - my story is NOT the story for you. >_<
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Nov 8, 2009 - 13 42
Sounds interesting. I'd definitely read more :). I'm usually not a big mystery fan but every once in awhile I find one that I can't resist. I'm a helpless romantic, I usually stick to those love stories that never happen XD. Keep your imagination flowing!