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Re: Chapter 2, plus 2 MOCs, too
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Date: 
Mon, 7 Apr 2003 20:15:13 GMT
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  Hi,

You were right when you said you would be very honest, but I appreciate every
word.

    I forgot a few positive mentions, which make my comments a little harsh
in hindsight. (When I put up my story and you say something negative and I
complain feel free to link to this post : ) )

I regret to hear that my plot thus far and my writing have disappointed
you.
     First off I forgot to mention... Aside from LOTR and your and Matt's
books (if his are considered fantasy) I don't read fantasy. That leaves you
and Matt a pretty hard act to follow. So keep in mind when I point stuff out
I'm comparing with the best (LOTR) and not some crummy paperback.

I will certainly try harder in the future to keep my level of writing
higher.

   I also forgot to mention that aside from the last 5 chapters and the
first 2 of this new book you were steadily improving. Also my view on you
first two chapters is bias because I (not everyone) prefer stories to start
with an undeveloped character who then gains friends...

As for the plot I can only hope that you will enjoy what I have in
store, as you say I have a talent for plot twists.  Like I said in a previous
post, however, this story will be less dependant, overall, on magic to solve
situations, hopefully that will be more to your liking.  Please don't think
that I've changed the story just to appease my audience, the story has not
changed since I wrote it.

     I am sure I will enjoy it!

I agree with you about the rushed feeling the last
five chapters have, but I kind of wrote myself in a corner on that one.  I >was
forced to finish the plot elements in the chapter markers I gave myself.
If/When I get around to finally finishing turning the Chronicles into a book
form I'll be sure to slow it down.


     I'll get a copy...

I had never thought of myself working in a new area of writing before.  A >style
of adult picture books, huh?  That's a pretty cool thought.


  I rank all the stories layed out like yours on Lugnet as a new concept
(building, within pictures, replacing description...)

And thank you for your compliments to me and my story.  It does my heart good
to know that there are those who like my story just as much as those who >don't
I also want to thank you for your honesty.  Things like this really help me
become a better writer and entertainer.

       Well It shows a lot of class that you can take a comment like mine in
your stride (in my -17 hour jet lag I was in no condition to softly phrase...)

     But to prove how much I enjoyed your story I will restate here my
encore requests:

       -I would love a whole book or at least a couple illustrated pages of
the beginning of your world (based on the intro to your first book)

       -I also think the jackels deserve a book (or short story).


           God Bless,

             And thanks for taking my rant so well!

                           Nathan



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  Re: Chapter 2, plus 2 MOCs, too
 
(...) Ah, yes...and I'm still drafting that act. Actually, right now I have a whole notebook filled with pictures, theories and potential plot twists just ready to break out. However, I have a very clear idea of where I want to branch off. For (...) (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.castle)

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(...) I'm not much of a reader (go figure), so I've never read that quote of his before. Thank you for sharing it. I can always seem to count on the support of my lugnet friends whenever I am in need. (...) You were right when you said you would be (...) (22 years ago, 6-Apr-03, to lugnet.castle)

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