Greetings! If you are reading this, it is probably because one of two reasons. You are bored out of your mind, or you are curious on who submitted a review to your work. =P
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Below you will notice my novels are mostly fantasy. I enjoy writing fantasy, to get out of my normal everyday life. Writing these stories makes me feel alive. I am always open to comments and criticism. If you do review my work I love to see these three things in reviews:
1) If you liked it or not. If you did or didn't let me know why.
2) Any mistakes you see( grammar, punctuation, spelling)
3) any suggestions( more detail, to be more clear...etc)
I TRY VERY HARD TO REVIEW ANYONES WORK WHO REVIEWS MINE. - So keep that in mind.
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Alright here are the stats of my stories.
Ashura ( work in progress)
Courtney( complete)
Elvin Trials ( work in progress)
Troublesome Times ( work in progress) chap 4 up
When two worlds collide ( work in progress)
The Three Wishes ( in progress)-chapter 4 up
Obsession ( complete)
The Gold Butterfly (complete)
Warm Rain ( complete)
I am also removing all poems which I am going to be trying to publish. I am sorry if I remove any that are on anyones favorite list.
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ATTENTION WRITTERS...ATTENTION!!!!
Please! Please, use punctuation within your poetry. Unless the poem has great format than USE some Periods and commas (this is what inform the reader, to pause!). I have seen a rush of people, not using any punctuation at all, it takes away from a lot of work. I read a lot of work and want to say awesome, but can’t because it is one run on sentence, or it is confusing, on what they are trying to say( not knowing where one thought leaves off and another begins). Some people say, they like to stretch the rules. That’s fine, but please still use basic writing rules( or write to where it is understandable). Thanks.
If you wish to message me about this section of my profile. Then you recieve this reply;
I understand, however when most of those poets that did not use punct, made sure that the format, made the words make sense. If a poets work does not make much sense in certain lines( and seems to have format) I suggest punct, to make the statement being made more clear. If a poet chooses not to use punct, yes it is their choice, but if it doesn’t make sense, then it needs more work. Punct, also give readers indications on when to pause, as does the format. And because poetry can be disregarded in some cases, does not mean that," all punctuation rules are off." The freedom is there yes, however in many cases it is needed. If you have ever taken any English or creative writing class, they will read a work with no punct, and say," is the entire work one run on sentence," And this was not only one teacher or person but many. Punct. goes with writing, it is the basic system of it. If you choose not to use it, I hope you use a good format where it is unneeded.
Reviews are to suggest ways to improve work, and should not be criticized, when a person offers suggestive advice. That section of my profile was written for the works I've read on FictionPress that Sadly were horrible. They made no sense, lines ran on, no format, no punct. This is for those writers with those works.
I've explained this to at least twenty people now and its getting irritating. If your opinion differs then maybe you might want to keep them to yourself.
Also remember that many great writers were also poor in english. They wrote it in what they understood. Just because it worked for people long past, and present then it does not mean it will work for everyone. Many publishers are picky about punct, and format. If a person wishes to get their work published, they may want to try and polish it and not hold to personal opinions.
I don’t mean to sound rude or mean by this reply, however it annoys me to read pretty much the same message from different people. I posted this to try and stop harassment because I offer advice because a work is lacking. I create works as I have been taught by professional teachers, and offer advice as I would expect of my own work.
Once again, no offense intended with this reply. And have a great day.
KAS
~~~~~~~ WRITING TIP SITE'S ~~~~~~~
I figured, I like these sites to improve my ownwritting, that some other people, may enjoying the use of them as well. =)
poewar.com
http://www.jeanweber.com/links/grammar.htm
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/grammar/
More to come as I come accross them. =)
FictionPress.com - let the words flow
