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I don't have a lucky pair of socks or anything, but I do have my favourite chair where I always sit when I'm doing anything writing-related. It's just a regular recliner but it's so comfy and my laptop sits nicely on the arm. I'm never settled enough to write anywhere else.
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You've both provided some very handy information.
Also, the following is an example of what not to do when it comes to asking someone for a review. (I've edited out the book title so I'm not outing the author. It's not one of our members here.)
It's a good idea to be polite to the person you're asking to review your work and also to provide them with a copy of the work you'd like read.
Also, the following is an example of what not to do when it comes to asking someone for a review. (I've edited out the book title so I'm not outing the author. It's not one of our members here.)
"Read my novel of short stories, The **** , on Kindle and give it critique."
It's a good idea to be polite to the person you're asking to review your work and also to provide them with a copy of the work you'd like read.
I hope you decide to post some of your work here. I'd love to read it.
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Quote by DreamcatcherQuote by DirtyMartiniQuote by Daisy
The picture you have posted of a pooter might be a pooter in your world, but a pooter in my world is a heavy box-like contraption
Oh, Miss Shy Person...I think I may have figured out what a pooter might be after all...and assuming your pooter was made within the last twenty years or so, it should have a microphone thingy...
Of course, not having a microphone to plug into the thingy could still present a problem...
...and I've found that just shouting into that little hole doesn't work either..
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Hi, Daisy. All you need to do is record your story in mp3 format, email it as an attachment to lisa@storiesspace.com and I'll add it to your story. When you submit a story and check the audio box on the submission page it gives instructions there, but you wouldn't have seen that because you didn't originally send it in as an audio story.
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In all honesty Lisa,
I'd love to be a part of this.
This IS like the premier writing site on the Internet. Hands down.
I love this place
Thanks, Bill! I love this site, too. There are some talented people here. I'm looking forward to seeing how it all progresses.
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I'd love to critique some of your work Lisa,
But you haven't written anything here...):
I guess I'll have to follow you around the forums, or maybe join the critique groups..(:
Is there an entry fee?
I haven't written anything in a while. I'll have to do something about that.
I've added you to the critique groups so they should appear for you now. It'd be good to see you in there.
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I don't think anyone here wants to hurt feelings so a lot of times nothing is said or false praise may be given.. this will be a good place to be honest and outspoken without being mean.. I for one won't take offense at anyone who has taken the effort to read my stuff and hopefully give me some positive feedback.. and I say positive because even if it is quite critical it is meant to be positive on your behalf.. anyways.. bring on the joust.. I expect Alan is going to tear me a new one...
This'll be fun!I added you to the groups so you should see them show up if you visit the critique forum.
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Quote by Micho
My personal favourite writing is poetry. But, while another site, I tried a short story. One of the comments was something to the effect of, 'begin a new sentence every time someone else speaks.'
That comment was due to the fact that my dialogue was contained within the same paragraph while two parties were conversing. I constantly repeat that one to myself, and I'm always up for more enlightenment.
I feel the same way. Good criticism stays with me and I remember to use the advice every time I write, to the point where it becomes a habit I don't have to think about.