Just send it to Deep and Joy.They`ll give you an honest opinion.Their credentials are beyond reproach.
quote:Originally posted by here2help2:
I have been reading this thread and can't figure out what is going on? Did somebody say they wrote somebody else's story? I wish sombody would let me in on it.
I would like to give the next contest a try. I
have entered a couple of short story contest in a magazine that used to have contest. I didn't win but I got an honorable mention once.That was encouraging for an amateur like me. lol
Novelwriter if you really are a real author I wish you would give me some pointers. I wrote a story about fire but chickened out and did not submit it. If I send it to you in a pm will you tell me what you think?
if you like to write, thats all that matters. good and bad are opinion. remember that many great books were turned down by publishers before they became hits.
I would be honored to share my story with either one of them if they are willing. I would expect them to keep my work confidential. It is not as good as the stories I have seen here. I would like some help in the form of constructive criticism getting to the point where I would feel comfortable sharing with the other forum writers. I am a little too tenderhearted for the bloodbath that would follow if some of you had the opportunity to see what I write.
here2help2,
I am sure that your work is great. The best advice I have for you is tried and true - write as often as you can. Allow others to critique your work and as you have mentioned, enter contests. They are an excellent source for feedback, as we have seen here.
I am sure that your work is great. The best advice I have for you is tried and true - write as often as you can. Allow others to critique your work and as you have mentioned, enter contests. They are an excellent source for feedback, as we have seen here.
quote:Originally posted by here2help2:
I would be honored to share my story with either one of them if they are willing. I would expect them to keep my work confidential. It is not as good as the stories I have seen here. I would like some help in the form of constructive criticism getting to the point where I would feel comfortable sharing with the other forum writers. I am a little too tenderhearted for the bloodbath that would follow if some of you had the opportunity to see what I write.
I doubt there would be a bloodbath.Just a lot of encouragement.And I believe Deep and Joy would make it confidential for you.They are a couple of honest strait shooters.
quote:I am a little too tenderhearted for the bloodbath that would follow if some of you had the opportunity to see what I write.
the only bloodbath i see is for someone plagiarizing the work of another.
most here are VERY supportive. i also happen to know there are SEVERAL published authors on this forum. any one would be willing to help and any way they could. writing is an art. some have a natural talent! do what you like! that's what should matter most!
I haven't completely decided yet, Ged, but "reproach" is possibly going to be the word of the day.
Bloodbath was a strong and poor choice of words. In all fairness look at some of the things posted on here. Some people always seem to be in attack mode. It's like they wait for somebody new like me to come along so they can pounce on every word. I feel like everything I say is being analyzed for some kind of negative meaning.
As soon as I get the okay from Joy or Deepfat I will send a pm with my story. Novelwriter didn't seem to be interested in reading it.
quote:Originally posted by fred g sanford:quote:Originally posted by ShoalCreekHousewife:quote:Originally posted by fred g sanford:
Roses are Red.
Violets are Blue.
Whoever wrote that story,
is a plagiarizing fool!
local autor's book excerpt
Aww, but Fred, by now, surely everyone has considered the obvious. Chances are equally as great that the same person that penned the link you posted is also the author of 'As The Fire Raged.' Could it be that after the much ado about the entry, it's subsequent failure to place in the contest, perhaps the author is embarassed?
Embrassment is a natural emotion although there is really no need. As the old saying goes, 'you can't win 'em all'.
Besides, the winners were extremely deserving and that entry was also very good.
Fred G. thinks you should read a thread before making a comment. I saw where the autor in question sent word she DID NOT write the entry.
Maybe Fred G. is a friend of the autor in question and is POSITIVE she didn't write the entry.
as the old saying goes "look before you leap!"
It would be easy to write a GREAT story from a GREAT book. It's much harder to create you OWN story! The thief got what they deserved!
It's a shame that an author can't write a decent short story from her own book. Maybe the book wasn't so hot either yeah, I would guess embarrassment, as well.
quote:Originally posted by here2help2:
Bloodbath was a strong and poor choice of words. In all fairness look at some of the things posted on here. Some people always seem to be in attack mode. It's like they wait for somebody new like me to come along so they can pounce on every word. I feel like everything I say is being analyzed for some kind of negative meaning.
Nah, that's just earthmomma, the grammar police. You just have to learn to ignore her.
quote:Originally posted by fantastikitty:
It's a shame that an author can't write a decent short story from her own book. Maybe the book wasn't so hot either yeah, I would guess embarrassment, as well.
if you throw a rock at a pack of dogs, the one that yells is the one that got hit!
quote:Just and NovelWriter,
Thank you.
Ditto, and thanks to WIP, also, for the kind comments. Many people don't, um, "get" my sense of humor or don't appreciate it. I am usually not for the faint of heart.
Anyone not blessed with a sense of humor will surely be miserable around me, and I believe, in life in general..
quote:Originally posted by TheBumble:quote:Originally posted by fantastikitty:
It's a shame that an author can't write a decent short story from her own book. Maybe the book wasn't so hot either yeah, I would guess embarrassment, as well.
if you throw a rock at a pack of dogs, the one that yells is the one that got hit!
Don't start yipping and barking yourself, Bumble, I'm just making an observation, nothing more.
i rather doubt a nationally published author, one who actually has a PUBLISHER and an established following, cares little what your opinion is and less about your assessment of her work.
did you know some writers don't have to self publish? did you know some folks actually get PAID for their work? ever heard of a royalty check? since i'm sure you have not experienced these things, the answer is yes, good writers do enjoy these benefits.
strive to acheive these goals, not that you have a snowball's chance, fanatakitty.
oh, and get a good spell checker... and a really good, patient and understanding editor. it would help if she's already bald. it will save the time and pain of snatching it out in frustrated handfuls.
did you know some writers don't have to self publish? did you know some folks actually get PAID for their work? ever heard of a royalty check? since i'm sure you have not experienced these things, the answer is yes, good writers do enjoy these benefits.
strive to acheive these goals, not that you have a snowball's chance, fanatakitty.
oh, and get a good spell checker... and a really good, patient and understanding editor. it would help if she's already bald. it will save the time and pain of snatching it out in frustrated handfuls.
quote:Originally posted by fantastikitty:quote:Originally posted by TheBumble:quote:Originally posted by fantastikitty:
It's a shame that an author can't write a decent short story from her own book. Maybe the book wasn't so hot either yeah, I would guess embarrassment, as well.
if you throw a rock at a pack of dogs, the one that yells is the one that got hit!
Don't start yipping and barking yourself, Bumble, I'm just making an observation, nothing more.
scat, cat!
flee bee!
quote:Originally posted by hoss gal:
i rather doubt a nationally published author, one who actually has a PUBLISHER and an established following, cares little what your opinion is and less about your assessment of her work.
did you know some writers don't have to self publish? did you know some folks actually get PAID for their work? ever heard of a royalty check? since i'm sure you have not experienced these things, the answer is yes, good writers do enjoy these benefits.
strive to acheive these goals, not that you have a snowball's chance, fanatakitty.
oh, and get a good spell checker... and a really good, patient and understanding editor. it would help if she's already bald. it will save the time and pain of snatching it out in frustrated handfuls.
Wow hoss, who put a bur under your saddle?!
I believe you have me mistaken for someone else.
But I forgive you
oh, no, i don't. i know exactly who you are, and so does everyone else. i'm just surprised the mods allow you to stay, seeing as how you have been banned twice already.
oh, and by the way...
it's burr.
it's burr.
quote:Originally posted by Wild Irish Prose:
fantastikitty,
Did you enter the contest? If not, why not? You seem to have plenty to say about others' work. Are you a writer yourself? If so, I'd love to read some of your work. Like I said, we love reading stuff around here.
No, I didn't enter. I'm not a writer, but I can read.
quote:Originally posted by fantastikitty:
......I'm not a writer .....
first true fact i've ever seen from you!
Buzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
I guess that's supposed to be a insult; but
mistakes happen hehe
I guess that's supposed to be a insult; but
mistakes happen hehe
quote:Originally posted by fantastikitty:
Buzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
I guess that's supposed to be a insult; but
mistakes happen hehe
around you, with alarming frequency!
If you cant stand the heat, get outta the kitchen. Meaning, sometimes words are expressed in such ways as to upset the people who carry their hearts on their sleeves. You gotta be thick skinned to hang here. Whining dosent help either. But i'm guessing you already know all of this.quote:Originally posted by here2help2:
Bloodbath was a strong and poor choice of words. In all fairness look at some of the things posted on here. Some people always seem to be in attack mode. It's like they wait for somebody new like me to come along so they can pounce on every word. I feel like everything I say is being analyzed for some kind of negative meaning.
about 6 inches thick, or more, I'd say.
But hang in there, H2H2
But hang in there, H2H2
The questionable entry to the competition had attached to it a security code.
Only the writer, Joy, and I know what that code is.
I invite the writer to announce him/herself to Joy and me, with a recounting of the security code, and the common TD Forum screen name by which he/she is known.
All the other writers have announced themselves.
Writer of prose entry #4. PM me with your TD Forum screen name and security number, please. Just like ALL the other contributors did.
If you do not, there are certain assumptions to which we are entitled, given the nature and content of your contribution.
But do not let us indulge in those assumptions. Announce yourself to me.
DF
Only the writer, Joy, and I know what that code is.
I invite the writer to announce him/herself to Joy and me, with a recounting of the security code, and the common TD Forum screen name by which he/she is known.
All the other writers have announced themselves.
Writer of prose entry #4. PM me with your TD Forum screen name and security number, please. Just like ALL the other contributors did.
If you do not, there are certain assumptions to which we are entitled, given the nature and content of your contribution.
But do not let us indulge in those assumptions. Announce yourself to me.
DF
Gotta love those security codes, Deep. The numbers and/or letters don't lie..
search them out, Deep! Find the culprit! We beg you!
End the accusations!
End the accusations!
coward. or should i just say, cow.
Cowabunga, hoss!! Tell us who did it.
Dill, I suspected something like this, and asked for the codes.
It might not solve everything, but I find it interesting that I have not heard from the author of Prose entry #4.
It took no feat of Socratic intelligence to figure that entry was mocking a specific person. It was a known genre, but the entry was less than professionally written. Not badly written, but not professionally.
I find such attempts to denigrate success pitiable. It's almost as if one cannot succeed, it's sufficient to try to erode the success of another. This is intellectual vandalism, and just as profitable as any other sort of that sordid trade.
DF
It might not solve everything, but I find it interesting that I have not heard from the author of Prose entry #4.
It took no feat of Socratic intelligence to figure that entry was mocking a specific person. It was a known genre, but the entry was less than professionally written. Not badly written, but not professionally.
I find such attempts to denigrate success pitiable. It's almost as if one cannot succeed, it's sufficient to try to erode the success of another. This is intellectual vandalism, and just as profitable as any other sort of that sordid trade.
DF
thank you, deepy, for cleansing 'cowabunga' from my intellectual palate.
Fred G. can see it now.
Things are getting clearer.
To know the culprit,
have Fanatakitty look in the mirror!
Things are getting clearer.
To know the culprit,
have Fanatakitty look in the mirror!
quote:Originally posted by DeepFat:
Dill, I suspected something like this, and asked for the codes.
It might not solve everything, but I find it interesting that I have not heard from the author of Prose entry #4.
It took no feat of Socratic intelligence to figure that entry was mocking a specific person. It was a known genre, but the entry was less than professionally written. Not badly written, but not professionally.
I find such attempts to denigrate success pitiable. It's almost as if one cannot succeed, it's sufficient to try to erode the success of another. This is intellectual vandalism, and just as profitable as any other sort of that sordid trade.
DF
We're way beyond writing skills now, Deep, we just want to know WHO???
Dogs that get bit, bark the loudest..........
I believe, we already know WHO. We were just wondering if they would have the huevos to own up to it. As so called Christians, I believe they will be owning up to it, soon enough.
Well, F-kitty, we may never know the "author" of that piece.
I'd be reluctant to claim it, myself. We must admit, it's derivative, so say the least.
But let this be the last mention of it. Let's all let it drop. All the authors may take appropriate pride in their efforts.
DF
I'd be reluctant to claim it, myself. We must admit, it's derivative, so say the least.
But let this be the last mention of it. Let's all let it drop. All the authors may take appropriate pride in their efforts.
DF
good idea, DF. People refusing to take responsibility and accusing others is not good.
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