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Today, 02:50 AM

Squalid Glass replied to a thread Bobcat's Yowl: in Poetry

Very nice. The economization helps.

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Today, 12:56 AM

Baron replied to a thread Animosity Towards Publishers and Editors? in Writing Discussion

:roll: ](*,) :deadhorse: Every picture tells a story.

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Today, 12:03 AM

Sam W replied to a thread Animosity Towards Publishers and Editors? in Writing Discussion

As Baron said, there are traditionally published novels with all of the above present. I'm not sure whether this is a reflection of the belief that...

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Yesterday, 11:49 PM

Baron replied to a thread Animosity Towards Publishers and Editors? in Writing Discussion

It isn't unusual for books to appear with typographic errors, even from the mainstream publishers. This is happening more these days as spending...

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Yesterday, 11:37 PM

Baron replied to a thread Animosity Towards Publishers and Editors? in Writing Discussion

I think the writer might benefit from withdrawing the work from publication and going through it chapter by chapter in the workshop. That way he may...

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Yesterday, 11:25 PM

JosephB replied to a thread Governments Are Instituted Among Men... in Debate

The bigger the government and bureaucracy, the less accountability -- and the more opportunities for mismanagement and corruption. In that respect,...

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Yesterday, 11:14 PM

JosephB replied to a thread Sugar in How was your week?

We lived at my folks for 6 long weeks while we waited to move into our house. Nothing rattles my dad, so he was good with it. And my wife is really...

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Yesterday, 10:41 PM

Baron replied to a thread Animosity Towards Publishers and Editors? in Writing Discussion

Not getting a good deal is why most sensible writers get an agent.

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Yesterday, 10:22 PM

JosephB replied to a thread Sugar in How was your week?

Heh. Do you mean you live with your boyfriend at his father's house? I might not be all that thrilled if my son’s girlfriend was living at my...

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Yesterday, 09:35 PM

Olly Buckle replied to a thread Very Short Stories in Members' Reviews and Recommendations

He's good isn't he? Thanks for that.

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Yesterday, 09:03 PM

Sam W replied to a thread Animosity Towards Publishers and Editors? in Writing Discussion

I'm never one for kicking a man when he is down, but the first paragraph of the work tells me all I need to know. 'Nobody' is all one word....

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Yesterday, 08:50 PM

Sam W replied to a thread Animosity Towards Publishers and Editors? in Writing Discussion

That 70% you refer to is a base-rating. It doesn't take into account the minimum 40% royalty of all sales that bookstores will request. In some of my...

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Yesterday, 05:55 PM

Squalid Glass replied to a thread Bobcat's Yowl: in Poetry

Yes, but even doing that the stanza is really unnecessary and not as interesting as the rest of the piece. Is it absolutely necessary that we know...

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Yesterday, 05:52 PM

Squalid Glass replied to a thread Where The River Takes Me in Poetry

Some thoughts:

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Yesterday, 05:47 PM

Squalid Glass replied to a thread The cord is tied in Poetry

I agree with B's critique. My other issue is "land out". 'Out' does not seem to be the right word there. It's awkward phrasing and rhythmically...

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Yesterday, 05:41 PM

Squalid Glass replied to a thread Graduation Eve in Poetry

Thanks for the kind words, Lisa. Here is my edit: Graduation Eve Children litter the darkness, scamper around campus, smash cardboard...

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Yesterday, 05:39 PM

Squalid Glass replied to a thread Comfort Zone in Poetry

As of now, this piece is filled with too many cliches - cold as ice, burn like fire, spin like a top, etc. I suggest finding new, original ways to...

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Yesterday, 05:37 PM

Squalid Glass replied to a thread Bobcat's Yowl: in Poetry

I think you should cut the first stanza. It's unnecessary because the title sets up the image.

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Yesterday, 03:41 PM

Firemajic replied to a thread Bobcat's Yowl: in Poetry

Why hate for the predator ? Or--was it really fear ?....Good job though. I love the images you created and that you kept this simple ...perfect for...

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