 The Muses Will Get You 2008-01-23 . chapter 1Look at you! All writing poems and stuff... -Wipes away tear- I'm so proud! Now go write a fanfic. :-D
To be serious though, you do need to run it through Microsoft Word spell-checker, beacause there are a few grammar/spelling mistakes. Little things, but they can make a big difference. Other than that it's really good!
One last thing, a great summary can go a long way. It needs to be something eye-catching. Yours kind of looks like a Author's Note that would go on the inside. Your summary should reflect what the story is about, not give reasons for writing. -Winces- Jeesh Elyse, harsh much? Sorry.
Try something like,
'While it may be far past the new year, this little poem will bring great Christmas cheer!'
It's jaunty, light, and fluffy as hell. Just like your poem. -Grins- It also is written in rhyming verse, which enforces the theme, tone, and the fact that it's poetry.
If you would prefer something that doesn't directly talk to the audience so much, try something like,
'On that bright Christams morning, the family did smile, for the love and good cheer would last for awhile.'
It's not as direct, but it will intrigue readers and it still reflects the tone of the poem. Anyone reading will know that this poem is light and fluffy, and about Christmas.
So, like I said, it's great. Give it one last proof-read and a slammin' summary, and you'll be attracting readers (and reviewers) like mad. |