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  • Fantasy Short Stories Re: Sparrowhawk Soar (War For Capture) Revised & Rewritten

    Thanks to the wonderful advice from the talented reviewers here on YWS, I have revised a section of my chapter in my novel and I would now like to see ...

    Mar 7, 2010
  • Writing Tips Re: How do I improve on my writing skill, any suggestions?

    Honestly, if someone told me to study a book outside of school, I'd scream. When you read and find something interesting or worth remembering, write it down. Don't study a ...

    Mar 7, 2010
  • WRFF Archive Re: WD's Reviews

    Hey WD, i'd love if you could review a piece of my story. What to look out for is writting on the post. Sparrowhawk Soar (a excerpt 3/4 way through ...

    Jan 15, 2010
  • Fantasy Short Stories Re: Sparrowhawk Soar

    Thanks a heap, Sanareth, your advice was very useful. :)

    Jan 15, 2010
  • General Fiction Short Stories Re: A Demon Sits Behind Me at School

    Hello Pudin, I'm Maddy and I'll be reviewing your work today. I am probably not the most nicest critic because I do pull apart stories and get down to business. ...

    Jan 14, 2010
  • WRFF Archive Re: Royal Reviews: critiques from the empress

    Sparrowhawk Soar (an excerpt, 3/4 the way through) Fantasy Fiction The word count of the excerpt is 1,329 Could you please tell me if the flow of the sentences makes ...

    Jan 14, 2010
  • Action/Adventure Novels Re: Escaping the Whisper Chpt 1

    Hello, my name is Maddy and I'll be reviewing your work. I'm quite a nice critique (but I do rip thing pieces by pieces, as a heads up), and specialise ...

    Jan 13, 2010
  • Writing Activities Re: The Showing vs. Telling Game

    Amelia trudged on, looking down at her perfectly shaved legs. The slop of runny, crap-coloured mud had ruined all that time she spent in the morning moisterising. Lightning slashed across ...

    Jan 13, 2010
  • Writing Tutorials Re: Show and Tell

    Aaah, so I see now what they mean by "Showing and telling". :) This is great!

    Jan 13, 2010
  • Writing Tutorials Re: Writing Good Dialogue

    Wow, this is great advice! I often have trouble with dialogue. I never thought to use rhythm to differentiate characters and to make the speech more believable. Thanks for writing ...

    Jan 13, 2010
  • Fantasy Short Stories Re: Sparrowhawk Soar

    This is another snippet ( It is NOT the beginning of the story, rather 3/4 into, so not everything is explained ) of my novel I'm writting. I need some ...

    Jan 13, 2010
  • Novel Workshop Re: Into the Depths

    Hey Elinor, great story! I love the plotline and you certainly kept me hooked. I have devoured through 41 pages so far, editing and adding advice. It's mainly advice though, ...

    Jan 12, 2010
  • Writing Activities Re: Character Answer Game [2]

    "Somewhere where I can hear the ocean waves roll and collapse on the sand." ~Talia "The best place for a honeymoon would definitely be the Bull Fight in spain.. or ...

    Dec 30, 2009
  • Writing Activities Re: Title Feedback

    Hmm, sounds to me like a book reflecting on someone's shady/terrible past? It reminds me of autumn days and sepia. Probably something that I might read the blurb for. Newborn ...

    Dec 30, 2009
  • Writing Activities Re: Speedwrite the word above you #2

    Race

    Dec 30, 2009


An arrow can only be shot by pulling it backwards. So when life is dragging you back with difficulties, it means that life's going to launch you into something great, so just focus and keep aiming.
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