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Fragmented Bonds
**Hi! I would love some feedback on this flash fiction please: I will be rewriting and submitting using your suggestions on 5/3**
Prisoner in your own life
Whether it is a result of the choices you made, the consequences of those of your parents or rather the result of the fate handed to you by the universe, it is possible for you to be a prisoner in your own life. You might be wondering how is it possible to be a prisoner in your own life, the first question would rather be what is a prisoner? Or what does it mean to be a prisoner?
Old Typewriter
This critique and acrostic poem will show readers why I chose this image for most of my writing. Old-fashioned typing mode for the sound it made clickity-clack or something like that.
Mark GrahamPublished 2 months ago in CritiqueWould You Read These Stories Based on These Blurbs?
For the record, none of these are actual stories, just fun ideas I came up with while I'm working on my book's blurb right now and thought, hey, this is fun. I want to make some more. 🤣
April
(this is a novel idea I have, and this is the beginning that came to me and I would love to know if this gets your interest. Of course, any other critique is also welcome. Do you like the first person, or would you prefer the third person? I am thinking of adding names, and a little more history but I want to see if this is even a start that is interesting.)
Critiques Needed: First pages of Project Styx
Authors note: I would like constructive critiques on the first pages of a sci-fi fantasy book I am working on. I would like to know first impressions and things that need to be worked on. This is so I can get an idea of what an agent or editor might think. I also know that this is long—no need to read the whole thing, in fact, tell me when you lose interest.
K. KocheryanPublished 4 months ago in CritiqueMy Coworker, Death
Death and I work very closely, but never together I see death in passing about once a week, but we've never actually met. For most people death is an obscure thought, something that rarely crosses the mind. For others, it is the prominent shadow that runs past our peripherals. Tonight, death worked over time. He was not a blur that ran past as I was turning away, but was a prominent shadow in the room I stood in and the floor beneath me. I didn't see him at first, he's easy to miss if you want to. My focus was on the muddy veins of my patient's right arm, attempting to finagle one last good one to draw from. It was never my forte, but when I did get it, I enjoyed watching the smooth red liquid collect into the tubes; the simple movement of it was relaxing to me in a sense. It was a reward, an earning for my blind pokes that eventually caught what I was looking for.
Kelsey WindsPublished 6 months ago in CritiqueTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Finally, I have watched the new retake 🎬🍿of the movie 🎦 “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”. These were a few things that Stood out to me:
HandsomelouiiThePoet (Lonzo ward)Published 8 months ago in Critique
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Ideologies
While many people believe 'IDEOLOGIES' have 'flaws', it's often argued that the 'flaws' lie more with the followers' interpretations or implementations, rather than the core 'IDEAS' themselves.
A Real Story of Addiction: "Basketball Diaries"
Introduction: Forget slam dunks and buzzer beaters. "The Basketball Diaries" isn't your typical sports movie. This gritty film dives into the dark side of teenage life, where a promising basketball player named Jimmy Carroll (played by a young Leonardo DiCaprio) trades the court for the clutches of heroin. Based on a true story, this unflinching portrayal explores themes of addiction, lost dreams, and the fight for redemption. Is it a hopeful tale of overcoming adversity, or a chilling descent into despair? Join us as we delve into the world of "The Basketball Diaries" to find out.
Willow WriterPublished about 14 hours ago in Critique"The Lock On Door"
I had always been drawn to the old mansion on the hill. Rumors swirled that it was haunted, but I didn't believe them. I was a skeptic, a seeker of truth and reason. So, when I inherited the mansion from a distant relative, I saw it as an opportunity to uncover its secrets.
Isra SaleemPublished about 18 hours ago in CritiqueZequarion
Chapter I The woods were one of the very few places that weren't under the jurisdiction of the drow elves. Hazel had always been curious about them. She knew that they were dangerous, of course, but her curiosity overpowered her voice of reason.
Comprehensive Guide to Do’s and Don'ts for Granite Care & Maintenance
Granite is a well-known material for kitchen countertops in contemporary kitchen remodels. Granite is an ideal choice for various purposes that kitchen countertops serve since it is a stunning, long-lasting stone that doesn't need a lot of maintenance. Your granite counters would remain in excellent condition with only a little upkeep, which would typically include stain removal, surface cleaning, and sealing. Carry on reading this blog if you would like to know helpful Do’s and Don'ts for granite care and maintenance.
Stone Crafters IncPublished 3 days ago in CritiqueI'm Ok, You're OK
Another old academic book that I have read for a second time is entitled 'I'm Ok- You're Ok' A Practical Guide to Transactional Analysis' by Thomas A. Harris, MD. The general idea of this book is that we all have a Parent, Adult, and Child image in all of us and it is how we see ourselves in each of these scenarios of living life. Throughout this book even though it is somewhat outdated with some of the historical artifacts he mentions as Vietnam and the assassinations of John and Robert Kennedy and a few other political and social issues. It is still useful and gives a person a chance to work through who and how they feel personality wise. There are four of these:
Mark GrahamPublished 3 days ago in CritiqueCalling All Writers!!!!
Just finished reading Anne Lamott's book 'bird by bird' for the third time since I first read it back in college for an 'Advanced Composition' course. Anne wrote this book as if teaching her course and it reads as if she is teaching ideas for writing that novel or even just short little pieces poems to short stories. Writing is a lonely profession she says, but it is in how you see yourself as a writer one that just wants to write or one that sees only money for publication of their work. To be a writer one must want to write and be able to put aside some things such as a few chores that could wait for a while to sit down and write whatever. Anne says that using note cards and little pocket notebooks come in handy for various kinds of writing notes along with finding a writing community that could help you when feeling stuck. These are only two things but there are many more ideas to get from this book to make you write. Writers must be readers.
Mark GrahamPublished 3 days ago in CritiqueQuestion
❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓ We always ask the wrong question 'Does life have meaning?' Instead of asking this type of question, the correct question to ask is 'What should We do with this life?'
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