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Long story short - I posted a story on another site (yeah, yeah, serves me right!) and got a negative review because I didn't wrap up the ending with a nice big bow, and tell whether they all lived happily ever after or not. Sheesh! Didn't know that was a requirement. Thought is was okay to let the reader care enough about the character to hope everything turned out okay without it all being spelled out. Anyway, I would love a second opinion. This person claims to be a creative writing teacher, so maybe they're right. Or maybe it's just a matter of opinion. I certainly don't claim to be an expert.
Anyway, if anyone would care to read it, it's called "Hal's Eyes." I'm not asking for you to tell me how great it is. If it sucks, or just misses, or really does need that 'wrapped up' ending, let me know. Gracias! |
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10/12/2007 | Whether the story is actually bad or not, do not ever take advice from a creative writing teacher seriously. I will read it and give you an honest appraisal. |
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10/12/2007 | Thanks Matt - I got your comments on the story and appreciate your help. I tend to put too much stock in what so-called experts have to say. And I don't think you're rude at all! |
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10/12/2007 | as a future creative writing prof, i've had some good ones and i've had some bad ones. the good ones teach by realistic methods (was the story good? did it leave the reader wanting more? is this something i'd want to read over and over again, etc.)...the bad ones stick to a very STRICT methodology which i've found forever boring and uninteresting.
my best advice is get as many critiques as possible and see what the overall vibe is from the readers. if they want more, add to the story in such a way as to not ruin your original idea. if they say it's fine, leave it as is and move on to the next piece ;) |
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