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Re: Do You Remember Jonnie Casey? (2/3)
Hello, hello, good sir. Long time no see. Good to see you're up and about. So my first thought is this--maybe it's because you've split it up, but the tones ...
Mar 5, 2013 -
Re: The College Search
Hello, and welcome to YWS! I've taken a hiatus, so pardon me if this review is rusty. Overall, what is your piece trying to say? I read angst, and that's ...
Feb 3, 2013 -
Re: Cherries, Cigarettes, Change
So you're flirting with mortality throughout the bulk of the piece. Which is always interesting, but set off track a bit by the meeting scene that's "quirky" "cute" and a ...
Sep 11, 2012 -
Re: The Field
You are indeed working on your descriptions. But trouble is is that you're working a little too hard on your descriptions. Perhaps that's why it feels forced? Like here: "Her ...
Aug 14, 2012 -
Re: Skin
Hullo! I'm sorry I'm so late. Well, I'll just get down to it. Overall, a very enjoyable read. It has a very cinematic feel in that it's more about what's ...
Apr 18, 2012 -
Re: Cherry Pie
Hello! This is quite a sophisticated piece. Overall, I enjoy it for its confidence and unique perspective with a cinematic flair like a movie. There are some parts, though, that ...
Feb 20, 2012 -
Re: The Butterfly Colony
Well, I hope this is just an introduction to something grander! I hope you someday get down to the nitty gritty details and flesh out a plot and characters and ...
Jan 23, 2012 -
Re: hometown.
Interesting idea, but not thought out or followed through or explored in depth. The wording is choppy and blocky and doesn't flow. It took some control whilst I was gone ...
Jan 20, 2012 -
Re: Finding Alana
The beginning was very promising. I was engaged by this family of 26 children and thought it amusing and I wanted to learn more. But then, as soon as she ...
Jan 20, 2012 -
Re: Lady Hamilton Lane
I appreciate the attempt--you took your time, acted confidently, and kept your wits about you--but the piece is ultimately long winded and fails to explain enough to the reader. with ...
Jan 20, 2012 -
Re: Please, stop.
Pretty interesting and creepy! The ghost of one of Sam's famous parties I didn't really get this line...since when are boarded up windows a part of a party? I'm assuming ...
Jan 20, 2012 -
Re: Creativity
Not really a story. No plot or characterization or dialogue or motives. But, we'll discuss it as is. You seem to be trying to cram two different attitudes into here. ...
Jan 20, 2012 -
Re: The Fox
Simple and to the point. Depending on the situation and intent, that could be meritorious. You switch tenses a few times. You begin in present tense, go to past tense, ...
Jan 18, 2012 -
Re: Rebellion
So, let's talk in generalities. 1) Proofread. If English isn't your first language, then I know it's hard, but it will make it easier on your readers. If English is ...
Jan 12, 2012 -
Re: Drops of Acid
The story is well-written, that is undeniable. The voice is clear and accurate and you present it sensitively. And I liked the second paragraph; it was stylish and sassy and ...
Jan 10, 2012
