Crystalandra
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Most definitely I must agree there are lack of reviews on this site. I originally joined to get reviews to see how good I was as a writer. I have not bothered to post any new stories due to this. One original story that I have left on, I have decided not to go out of my way to finish it because I have no way of knowing whether is it being enjoyed or not. It seems I have one reviewer who enjoys the story but that is about it. But that's okay, I am not whining. There are other sites available on the internet where readers provide helpful reviews. I was lucky to be directed to one. I do not mind that I have to pay a membership fee because it is definitely worth it as it will make me a better writer.
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Finally, finally, finally, found a site where I am getting the reviews I need to improve my writing.
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Since I haven't been satisfied with my writing, I have gone back to basics and taking a writer's 101 course. I've disovered I basically suck writing adult material. With that being said I plan to stick with writing fantasy and Sci fi--no more adult fic writing for me.
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Currently re-writing, 'The Companion' as a regular fantasy story and going extremely well.
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I'm still alive and kicking...Haven't abandoned my story--still working on it just distracted by other things.
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Winter, enough is enough...Stop torturing us with the snow and the sub-zero weather--haven't we had enough? I am about ready to jump ship--leave Canada and move to Australia!
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Oh, you don't want to do that! We've been having a heat-wave, the Hades threw open the gates of the underworld and it's been threatening to get as high as 50 in places that usually top 30!! No one is being spared right now!! I want to move to Canada, it's that bad! At least in the cool you can warm up, the reverse is rarely true!
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I second that! It topped at 43 yesterday, and I'm only a few KM's away from the ocean. I'd hate to get the temperatures the interior is dealing with.
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Those temps are a bit excessive, but I'd take 30 - 35 right now. Celsius OR Fahrenheit...
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I can't believe the weather is 7C--Is the cold snap gone or is Mother Nature just fooling us into thinking winter is over?
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i think she is screwing with us....
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I am currently struggling with the idea of following a reviewers suggestion to take down my story, re-edit, and post for more people to read. I already have at least 30 chapters up...I have to think this over carefully.
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BurntToasties reacted to a post in a topic:
Lack of reviews.
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I feel quite humble that I have been contacted to review someone's work because they like my writing style.
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What an unexpectedly productive day--got lots of writing done for once plus getting ready to put up a new chapter...Hope this good feeling keeps up.
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I'm taking a bit of a gamble here but I am thinking of killing off my OC, Derrick...I personally think readers won't care too much if I did.
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Finally got a Chapter up on my story...Adding monthly updates to my story as I have decided the race is not for the quick...As long as people are reading it, that's good enough for me.
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good for you!
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BronxWench reacted to a post in a topic:
Best or Worst review you've ever gotten
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I would like to share two bad reviews that I have received but they were not on this site. They are quite comical in my view...Okay, the first review that I had received, the individual was puzzled about the way the characters spoke. Basically what they said was from my Avatar (I had used Storm), they are assuming I am Black. So if I am a Black person then how come my characters don't speak "ghetto"? *sighs. I mean really...I am an educated person of colour so why would I?? And besides what does colour have anything to do with writing??!!! This, of course had me laughing--people can be so incredibly stupid. Okay, now for the second review I have printed it below: "If you want to write something that is dark, you need to remember that less is more. Using large or uncommon words does not create a dark atmosphere; often, it does the opposite, making the material unintentionally comical. Instead of enjoying what you wrote, I found myself unable to follow along at times. Lose the melodrama and shoot for more realism. Allow your characters to talk like normal people because your readers are going to get stuck on how they're saying it rather than what they are saying. If your reader has to have a dictionary then you have lost them. Keep it simple and show, don't tell." Here is another person who isn't a fan of the dictionary...I just thought it was common knowledge that people knew what words such as, syncopated, blithering, and cacophony, all meant. And as for keeping things simple, I always remember my English teacher in University telling me that detail is the key to painting a picture for the audience to visualize--simplicity is boring, dull, and unimaginative. Oh well...
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After much thought, personal growth, and consideration I have set about re-writing and re-imagining my horror story which was originally called, "Cursed" Everything about the story has changed--new plot, different situation, and stronger characters now make up, "The Curse." AUTHOR: Crystalandra TITLE: The Curse SUMMARY: Can an inexperienced sorceress, Azriella, and her Familiar, Jaeghar, help save the soul of a young man (Frederick Von Duke) who is plagued by a family curse when the Old Lycan Master (Deverius Von Duke), refuses to release him? They shall soon find out and be drawn into a circle of intrigue, love, and terror... TAGS: ABUSE, ANAL, ANGST, ANTHRO, CR, FINGERING, H/C, HUMIL, MC, M/F, M/M, OC, ORAL, RAPEFIC, TORT, WIP FEEDBACK: Would appreciate any feedback or criticisms you may have for this new re-write. FANDOM: Original PAIRINGS: N/A SOLO OR CHAPTERED: Chaptered URL: http://original.adult-fanfiction.org/story.php?no=600106585 Thank you for taking the time to read my story-happy reading and enjoy.
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My old story, "Cursed" is gone forever...Deleted and tossed in the garbage...New story, "The Curse" is up.
