This is exactly why I didn't submit my story. I couldn't summon the magic you captured in yours. You do have a talent. I know this man now. I see his nose. I experience his village.
A gift, that sends some of us into the shadows :)
This is exactly why I didn't submit my story. I couldn't summon the magic you captured in yours. You do have a talent. I know this man now. I see his nose. I experience his village.
A gift, that sends some of us into the shadows :)
I was surprised I didn't struggle to much writing it.
I won't put your writing down. Just because you might think it is crap, other may not (unless it is just total crap LOL). I was surprised when I got a curie upvote for one of my pieces and also surprised others liked it. Take that chance to fall flat on your face. It is scary.
Come to think of it, I ditched out on a story last week for something else. An example of not following what I wrote earlier. It happens. 8-)
You were right the first time. Have to be willing to fall on our faces. I was interested especially in your story because you addressed the Armenian Genocide. My story centered around that. Maybe that's why it didn't come off. You were able to feel the people--I saw it more objectively, as an historic event. Didn't work at all, though it bothers me to kill my character :)
I'll take your advice next time. Thanks.
I'm with Tristan, you've a way in telling stories that feel real, even when they're complete fiction. That's a gift.
(On a personal note, no matter how often I check a story, I never see as many flaws as I do after I've hit the 'post' button. After that, all I see are what I feel are points that could be better, things that I should change. So when someone likes it, I'm floored. Every time.) 🤗
Thank you. I think I'm afflicted with "plain speech" syndrome :) It's a stylistic affliction where I winnow everything down to essentials.
You and Tristan are right about going forward, and being willing to suffer our own imperfections. Can't measure our work by others' achievements...although we can learn from others. Writing is a gift to the author, and, you never know who will be moved, or pleased by what you write.
No wonder you write so well! A lot of people appreciate being able to read a piece that gets down to brass tacks. That's one of the many reasons that I like this contest. The more writers that join in, the more there are varying styles for everyone to enjoy.
I like that, thank you!
Thank you!