User avatar

Sam

  • Other Poetry Re: Starter Speech

    Tell me, why has no one critiqued this? :wink: Okay, so...I'm not normally a gushy person. I've never written a 'It's good! Write more!' critique in my life (at least ...

    Aug 19, 2006
  • Science-Fiction Short Stories Re: "Grape Juice and the Clan from the Corner of the World&

    I know this is old- but it's a cool story, nonetheless. STUFF YOU DID WELL: - Notch an hum- just dumb enough to be clever. :wink: Honestly, who thought something ...

    Aug 19, 2006
  • General Fiction Short Stories Re: Ice Cream Cones in Hand

    Ahoy! STUFF YOU DID WELL: - You've got a cool introduction. Usually I don't like the conversational stuff in a narrator- but you pulled it off really well. - The ...

    Aug 19, 2006
  • Dramatic Poetry Re: Hitching a Ride

    All right...here goes. :P I very much liked the thing about 'is this how the old man feels?'. Good stuff- but it could be reinforced, mainly because it seems to ...

    Aug 19, 2006
  • General Fiction Short Stories Re: Memory

    Ahoy! STUFF YOU DID WELL: - The line that was on the end of the blade about memories was very cool. It definitely had a mysterious feel to it. - ...

    Aug 18, 2006
  • General Fiction Short Stories Re: Sudden Impulse: Alexander the Great

    Haven't seen you around the forums before...so, hey! STUFF YOU DID WELL: - The perspective (perspective, not POV, because you're in Omnipotent) switch between random characters gave us a little ...

    Aug 18, 2006
  • Science-Fiction Novels Re: Green (title pending)

    I swear, I can't write anything serious. :P But nonetheless...let me unveil my shiny (and sparkly) first attempt at a sci-fi. --- December 10, 1985 The news footage- men in ...

    Aug 18, 2006
  • Lounge, The Re: Time For Crazy Story/Poem Weekend! You Can Make A Difference

    I'll review Historical Fiction, Other Fiction...and maybe a poetry forum. This shall be fun...:twisted: EDIT: Never mind. I'll do anything story or poem related that I can get my hands ...

    Aug 18, 2006
  • Research Archives Re: Great Potato Famine

    I don't know many straight facts, but the book 'Nory Ryan's Song' by Patricia Reilly Giff might offer some perspective. It's easier to learn through a good story, no?

    Aug 17, 2006
  • Fantasy Novels Re: The Chair of Wind and Darkness: Draft One [1-3]: Closed

    I shall do this by section, just because it's easier that way... SECTION ONE: THINGS YOU DID WELL: - Your third paragraph. The description of the book was very real- ...

    Aug 17, 2006
  • Writing Tips Re: How To Write About Deep Psychological Stuff

    Diagnosable disorders? :P Fun stuff!

    Aug 17, 2006
  • Writing Activities Re: Character Answer Game

    "It's...er...something you wouldn't choose to speak about in civliized company, but at the All Hallow's Eve festivities with David and Liberty. Oh, do forgive me for blushing, but really- I ...

    Aug 16, 2006
  • Lounge, The Re: Stranger Than Fiction

    Oh, awesome! *is waiting patiently for 'Fall', whenever that is* ...Will Ferrel AND an ELO song in the preview? I'm definitely hooked. :P

    Aug 16, 2006
  • Writing Tips Re: How To Write About Deep Psychological Stuff

    ...and have your readers connect! I go to Rich Kid School. That is, at least one lunchtime a year, we all gather round a table in the cafeteria and tell ...

    Aug 16, 2006
  • Writing Tips Re: Complex Plots

    One word: conflict. It's the most foolproof way to put in twists. And, the great thing is that there's really no way to go overboard (or underboard) with it. A ...

    Aug 16, 2006


When we are children we seldom think of the future. This innocence leaves us free to enjoy ourselves as few adults can. The day we fret about the future is the day we leave our childhood behind.
— Patrick Rothfuss, The Name of the Wind