Ben would read it in a heartbeat, Allyson (he's 11) because he's fascinated with writers and writing. Reading something for one of my friends would be really cool to him.
Right. Sir. Honey.
Zoe ,'The Train Job'
The Great Write Way, Act Three: Where's the gun?
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Amy - Jul 23, 2008 7:13:15 am PDT #405 of 6681
Because books.
juliana - Jul 23, 2008 7:32:40 am PDT #406 of 6681
I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I miss them all tonight…
Bats! Allyson, I really love this story.
Burrell - Jul 23, 2008 9:11:38 am PDT #407 of 6681
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
Allyson, from the bits I've read, I think you can write to your intended audience just fine. There may be one or two wee points that come out in beta reads, but that's unimportant. Your story is good, your hero is exactly the right hero for your reader, and esp your tone is right.
Barb - Jul 23, 2008 9:16:31 am PDT #408 of 6681
“Not dead yet!”
Barb, that snippet is awesome. What's it for? Or is it just a seed so far?
Just a seed, Amy-- one of those things I'd probably love writing and then wouldn't be able to sell. Story of my life. :-P
Amy - Jul 23, 2008 9:18:55 am PDT #409 of 6681
Because books.
::sticks tongue WAY the hell out back::
I don't know about that, love.
I'ma come beat some positivity into you. Even though it may require some groping, as well. (I need to get something out of it, don't I?)
Barb - Jul 23, 2008 9:24:39 am PDT #410 of 6681
“Not dead yet!”
I'ma come beat some positivity into you.
Something needs to happen. My usual level of self-deprecation has gone way past what's acceptable, methinks.
Even though it may require some groping, as well.
::looks hopeful::
Ya promise?
Amy - Jul 23, 2008 9:28:19 am PDT #411 of 6681
Because books.
Have you met me?
sarameg - Jul 23, 2008 9:39:53 am PDT #412 of 6681
one of those things I'd probably love writing
...so we can have the pleasure of reading it and laughing. Thanks, Barb! I love the rhythm.
P.M. Marc - Jul 23, 2008 8:50:12 pm PDT #413 of 6681
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear
Barb, that snippet is wonderful.
t drop kicks publishing industry that FAILS TO GIVE ME WHAT I WANT TO READ.
Ahem.
Barb - Jul 24, 2008 4:06:24 am PDT #414 of 6681
“Not dead yet!”
::smooches Plei
Also, any dropkicking of publishing industry that you want to do is all right by me.