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So, it's more like a freezing rain day. (Snow days? Don't happen.) But the point is — no school! And that's really all that matters.

YAY MESH. I can bribe you with kittens and shiny things, so this is Good News!

Heheh, okay. Also: I've majorly revamped some of the phrasing in the story (not really "majorly revamped," but it feels like that at five o'clock in the morning). Also bumped ...

Listening to "Chicago" right now.

Okay. I read this — all of it. I was a little surprised to find myself disappointed when the story was over. Despite its length, despite the clichés (plain girl, ...

I liked this. I found well scanning through pieces, so if your piece has already been graded let us know. I did notice you seemed to go in reverse. Even ...

bubblewrapped >> Yay, you liked it! :) Snoink >> Heh, this isn't the Red Riding Hood story. That one lies on my hard drive awaiting a major editorial overhaul, or ...

A new forum, called Writers Corner will be added. This forum is for posting updates on your progress regarding a story your writing, your book, query letters, and whatever else ...

the nine lives of allen grey 1. The ninth is a suicide. Again. Jumped off a roof and plummeted to his death. No relatives, no friends, nothing. They cremate his ...

I ditto Snoink re: the classic misunderstanding scenario, and not doing it. I hate the misunderstanding thingy. If these two people really like/love each other, they should be able to, ...

To add my $0.02 to this whole "why should I be positive?" thing: I don't understand why there is a "should" and "shouldn't". I think if people want to critique ...

I have to get through one at a time. Even if I hate myself every moment of the way. If I take a break from the story, I know I'll ...

I don't entirely agree with this, mostly because when I was writing in that preteen stage, it frustrated me when people responded like that. And, yeah, it still bothers me. ...

Correction: He dropped out after high school. That wasn't very clear, sorry.

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