Ruby
Auror
Hi BWFoster78,
I joined this site in December 2013 and, although I've participated in a few challenges, I only recently noticed the Showcase section in the forum.
I recently saw that Svrtnsse had posted his story and received some critical comments and advice. I had enjoyed reading his extract and commented that I found it amusing and entertaining.
I had written the beginning of a comedic story about a time traveller and a shop assistant for Phil's 28 day genre challenge and had posted it on the site. Although I thought it was funny, no one had reacted to it, so I copied and pasted it into the Showcase section just to see if it got a response.
Most readers didn't bother to write anything, but a few people said they enjoyed it and wanted to find out what happens next, as do I! Svrtnsse wrote a helpful, very positive critique.
Overall, I found it a positive experience. I now think I will continue the story which is a kind of chic lit/time travelling/comedy.
I wasn't looking for a detailed critique of my extract. I thought it might amuse and entertain readers.
I think that for a detailed response, one would send one's writing to beta readers or critical partners.
I would agree with other comments here that the Showcase allows you to post a piece that is not part of a challenge, just to see if anyone likes it or wishes to give some literary advice.
I joined this site in December 2013 and, although I've participated in a few challenges, I only recently noticed the Showcase section in the forum.
I recently saw that Svrtnsse had posted his story and received some critical comments and advice. I had enjoyed reading his extract and commented that I found it amusing and entertaining.
I had written the beginning of a comedic story about a time traveller and a shop assistant for Phil's 28 day genre challenge and had posted it on the site. Although I thought it was funny, no one had reacted to it, so I copied and pasted it into the Showcase section just to see if it got a response.
Most readers didn't bother to write anything, but a few people said they enjoyed it and wanted to find out what happens next, as do I! Svrtnsse wrote a helpful, very positive critique.
Overall, I found it a positive experience. I now think I will continue the story which is a kind of chic lit/time travelling/comedy.
I wasn't looking for a detailed critique of my extract. I thought it might amuse and entertain readers.
I think that for a detailed response, one would send one's writing to beta readers or critical partners.
I would agree with other comments here that the Showcase allows you to post a piece that is not part of a challenge, just to see if anyone likes it or wishes to give some literary advice.
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