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  • Poetry » General, Realistic Re: The Aftermath

    Hey, anna. So it can be really difficult to master short poetry like this; you have only a handful of words to get your message across, so you've got to ...

    Feb 27, 2014
  • Other » Narrative, General Re: About the Author

    This is really kind of sentimental and endearing, in its own right. It was enjoyable to read and, as a writer, I totally relate to the woebegone past characters and ...

    Feb 23, 2014
  • Poetry » Literature, General Re: He Left and went Right

    Hi, Purple! Okay, so I tend to be rather particular about poetry, so my reviews tend to be a bit more critical. To me, this reads more like song lyrics ...

    Feb 23, 2014
  • Short Story » Teen Fiction, Romantic Re: A shadow

    This is interesting, because I felt as though your original intent was to write a love story, but the dynamics going on here between the girl and her imagination is ...

    Feb 23, 2014
  • Poetry » General, General Re: leave

    Alright, so this has potential, but as it is, it's a little bare and generic. This is something that's hard to get away from in poetry, particularly when you're writing ...

    Feb 23, 2014
  • Poetry » Other, Realistic Re: I have an idea for a poem.

    Hi, Journalist! Okay, so, I hesitated to click on this because of the fact that seeing a poem about poetry innately causes me to huff and eye-roll. It inevitably reminds ...

    Feb 23, 2014
  • Poetry » Dramatic, Other Re: deleted

    Hi Weather! Okay, so I'll forewarn you that I tend to be a very picky poet, and this might translate into a rather critical review. You have some really nice ...

    Feb 21, 2014
  • Short Story » General, General Re: To Marta

    Hello again niteowl! Wow, color me impressed. I've never tried to write a short story without e's before but I can't fathom that it's particularly easy, though you pulled it ...

    Feb 21, 2014
  • Poetry » General, General Re: Ode to a Missing Sock

    There were a couple of places where the rhythm was a little rough, but there were also some lines that really stood out and made me smile. My favorite lines: ...

    Feb 21, 2014


The simple truth is that authors like making people squirm. If this weren't the case, all novels would be filled completely with cute bunnies having birthday parties.
— Brandon Sanderson, Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians