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  • Writing Tips Re: Writing Playlists

    Be careful. Songs with words can throw a spanner into your creative engine sometimes and result in poorer work. I listen to classical music: Prokofiev, Tchaikovsky, Wagner are my favorites.

    Jun 22, 2008
  • Fantasy Novels Re: In the Middle of Your Life... Part 2

    Yep, just read the first part and I like it. Its kind of an American-street version of Terry Pratchett (Yet its too far apart to be compared to). Watch the ...

    Jun 22, 2008
  • Dramatic Poetry Re: Trench Sonnet

    Yeah I agree with that - the last line is kind of a "I am getting carried away" moment lol. Thanks for the comments.

    Jun 22, 2008
  • Dramatic Poetry Re: Trench Sonnet

    submitted for publication.

    Jun 21, 2008
  • Other Poetry Re: Overdraft

    An overdraft occurs when withdrawals from a bank account exceed the available balance which gives the account a negative balance - a person can be said to have gone "overdrawn".

    Jun 21, 2008
  • Science-Fiction Novels Re: In Thrall

    I thought you had reached a point in "In Thrall" where the story would not progress (as we discussed). However you just proved me wrong. We have reached yet another ...

    Jun 21, 2008
  • Other Poetry Re: Overdraft

    Overdraft is heaven sent, A godly entity. But when you use it once, It happens regularly. Overdraft can cure the bills, A sparkling remedy. Stir it up and mix it ...

    Apr 13, 2008
  • Science-Fiction Novels Re: In Thrall

    Hi gyr. The first scene - It is very well written as always but if it was to be removed would it really matter? It doesn't seem to add anything ...

    Apr 12, 2008
  • Other Poetry Re: Mother's Instinct

    I could do with a more substanstial review of this, if anyone is willing. Also, more comments are welcome. (Sorry for bumping my work, but I just need more feedback ...

    Apr 12, 2008
  • Fantasy Novels Re: Silver Ferride (Part 2 Now Up)

    London / Street 391 / Number 4 Sandly tried to spit out the vicious smell of lead while he sat with his back to his cellar wall; hands (white) on ...

    Apr 12, 2008
  • Fantasy Novels Re: Silver Ferride (Part 2 Now Up)

    Thank you very much for your exceedingly helpful review. Yes, this aims to be a novel length word but it may turn out to be a novella depending on which ...

    Apr 11, 2008
  • Homework Help Re: Shakesphere!

    I love Shakespeare, I have both performed and studied a number of his plays. I saw Romeo and Juliet a few weeks ago at the New Vic Theatre in Staffordshire, ...

    Apr 11, 2008
  • Science-Fiction Novels Re: In Thrall

    Hi Gyrfalcon, I too am suffering from a lack of critiques and It demoralises me because I start to doubt my work. Anyway. Yes, another fine instalment yet so many ...

    Apr 11, 2008
  • Media Reviews Re: Foundation, Asimov

    Political science fiction from one of the great founders of the genre. Its interesting, unique (although not the best writing, the idea is more than enough to make up for ...

    Apr 10, 2008
  • Media Reviews Re: Lord of the Flies

    Its literary genius. The book is filled with a superfluity of meaning and symbolism that is just crafted so well.The themes are both chilling and interesting. Graphic? Where on earth ...

    Apr 8, 2008


"Storybooks and roleplays are just for fun!" To which I say: of course! But why only "just"? Sometimes fun is found in the full-send. Sometimes fun is found in taking it seriously, and aiming to do it with excellence!
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