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by Down the well
June 11th, 2010, 5:05 pm
Forum: Excerpts
Topic: All good - thanks
Replies: 6
Views: 2613

Re: Need help with opening scene - adult fantasy

Thanks Gina!
by Down the well
June 11th, 2010, 5:03 pm
Forum: Excerpts
Topic: "TOM'S" - Chapter One
Replies: 8
Views: 3820

Re: "TOM'S" - Chapter One

Hi rmorris, I'll tell you, after seeing the length of this, I expected to skim. But I didn't. I was engaged in the story and interested in the characters. I think you have a clean writing style and, depending on what's in that letter, a good start here. I'm not one for going through line by line, bu...
by Down the well
June 11th, 2010, 2:59 pm
Forum: Excerpts
Topic: All good - thanks
Replies: 6
Views: 2613

All good - thanks

The excerpt has been taken down.

Thanks again to those who took the time to give feedback. I really appreciate it!
by Down the well
June 11th, 2010, 9:43 am
Forum: Writing
Topic: Just Keep Writing: A Word on Habits
Replies: 7
Views: 3355

Re: Just Keep Writing: A Word on Habits

Nice reminder. I write everyday, even though I don't always feel like it. Some days I read all the comments on all my favorite blogs first, play some boggle, and check out the CNN poll of the day before I open the file, but I always write. Every day. And more often than not, I'm rewarded with enough...
by Down the well
June 10th, 2010, 8:27 pm
Forum: Excerpts
Topic: "Chasing Light" (Working Title) CHAPTER 1- [New Version]
Replies: 8
Views: 3784

Re: "Chasing Light" (Working Title) Prologue

I got the tone you were going for with this. I have a thirteen year old and they are very prickly at this age - the entire world revolves around them, I know. I had a few questions, though. Is this a British family? Or perhaps you are? I associate the word "mum" with the English. "Mom...
by Down the well
June 10th, 2010, 6:53 pm
Forum: Writing
Topic: Another curious question - how many novels have you trunked?
Replies: 14
Views: 7836

Re: Another curious question - how many novels have you trunked?

I have one completed novel and three or four partials stuffed in a desk (or taking up space on my computer). I tried getting the completed novel published, but it really wasn't good enough. One or two of the partials may get a second look some day, but for now I'm busy revising and tweaking the endi...