Storyteller
I like to think I tell stories9 total reviews
Comment from Dutchie
Hi Rikki. I'm just back from a holidays and could not review sooner.
I love your writings and have problems with grammar and spelling too.
So I think in Dutch and translate it in English. I enjoy your posts and this one is terrific and honest and written with humor. I like the way you write.
Fia
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2019
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Hi Rikki. I'm just back from a holidays and could not review sooner.
I love your writings and have problems with grammar and spelling too.
So I think in Dutch and translate it in English. I enjoy your posts and this one is terrific and honest and written with humor. I like the way you write.
Fia
Comment Written 07-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2019
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Go on holiday again, I love the review and the extra star. Thank you, so much.
Comment from Heather Knight
Well, I think being a storyteller is the most important part of being a writer.
There's something very attractive in the minstrel idea.
Don't sell yourself short. I think you do very well.
Thanks so much for sharing.
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2019
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Well, I think being a storyteller is the most important part of being a writer.
There's something very attractive in the minstrel idea.
Don't sell yourself short. I think you do very well.
Thanks so much for sharing.
Comment Written 31-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2019
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Thank you for reading and reviewing.
Rick,
Comment from BeasPeas
This is an entertaining story which I enjoyed reading. It gave me a chuckle. Yes, we can write anything we want and let readers determine whether it's good or bad or even what it means.
There is a typo to fix here:
"she bore him a child (called we call) Ari, for it is another name we do not know." Marilyn
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2019
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This is an entertaining story which I enjoyed reading. It gave me a chuckle. Yes, we can write anything we want and let readers determine whether it's good or bad or even what it means.
There is a typo to fix here:
"she bore him a child (called we call) Ari, for it is another name we do not know." Marilyn
Comment Written 30-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2019
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Thank you for reading and the review.
Rikki
Comment from Y. M. Roger
Certainly the most original post of the day, Rikki!! ;) ;) I saw where some have already pointed out a few corrections, so I won't repeat... I'm hoping that your first part is not to discourage such, but if you'd prefer 'no correction' reviews, I could do that. ;) :) :) Thanx for sharing! ;) Yvette
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2019
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Certainly the most original post of the day, Rikki!! ;) ;) I saw where some have already pointed out a few corrections, so I won't repeat... I'm hoping that your first part is not to discourage such, but if you'd prefer 'no correction' reviews, I could do that. ;) :) :) Thanx for sharing! ;) Yvette
Comment Written 28-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2019
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Yvette the only bad review is the one I do not receive. I believe that more than 6 or 8 readers peruse my scribbles, it is the non-reviews that are troubling. I question the definition of grammar used by Grammarly and the readers. I get a clean bill of health from the program and then the readers tell me I am sick.
RIKKI
Comment from Patty Palmer
Thanks for giving the giggles as I sit here at my computer at almost 3:00 a.m. Not a soul around and I'm sitting here giggling!! I like this comical side of your writing! Great job, Rikki66!
Patty
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2019
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Thanks for giving the giggles as I sit here at my computer at almost 3:00 a.m. Not a soul around and I'm sitting here giggling!! I like this comical side of your writing! Great job, Rikki66!
Patty
Comment Written 28-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2019
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I hope you do not have a love that will object to me giving you the giggles at 3 a.m.
Rikki
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Nah he already know I'm silly
Comment from Alex Rosel
This short piece addresses something most writers struggle with at one time or another. It makes a reassuring read {smiles}.
Here are a few points you might like to consider:
Most often my words are spelled correctly they are just the wrong words for the intended use (the, not they, moat not most. -- Spag? Missing closing parenthesis after "not most".
If I use a fact I may embellish it for my own purpose it is for me and the reader to determine which is which and how much of each exist. -- This is two sentences. First sentence ends with "for my own purpose". Second sentence starts with "It is for me".
since we do not speak properly writing proper is often difficult -- I'm certain many writers will be able to relate to this. The written word is a different craft to the spoken word {smiles}.
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2019
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This short piece addresses something most writers struggle with at one time or another. It makes a reassuring read {smiles}.
Here are a few points you might like to consider:
Most often my words are spelled correctly they are just the wrong words for the intended use (the, not they, moat not most. -- Spag? Missing closing parenthesis after "not most".
If I use a fact I may embellish it for my own purpose it is for me and the reader to determine which is which and how much of each exist. -- This is two sentences. First sentence ends with "for my own purpose". Second sentence starts with "It is for me".
since we do not speak properly writing proper is often difficult -- I'm certain many writers will be able to relate to this. The written word is a different craft to the spoken word {smiles}.
Comment Written 28-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2019
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Thank you for reading me and brilliant suggestions.
Rikki
Comment from giraffmang
Hi there,
Yep, the mechanics of writing can be a bit of a pain to get to, but the great thing is that the mechanics can be taught / learnt. What can't be taught is flair, voice and the actual ability to tell a story.
Editing is another beast altogether! lol Which is were this site can be very helpful.
(the, not they, moat not most. Or they are the right words in the wrong place. - you open brackets here but don't close them.
If I use a fact I may embellish it for my own purpose it is for me and the reader to determine which is which and how much of each exist probably need some punctuation after purpose. A full stop / period or semi-colon.
since we do not speak properly writing proper is often difficult - should probably be properly here. Also need end punctuation.
A long long time ago, even before man counted time angels strode the earth- ideally a comma after the second use of time.
luscious with raven hair milky skin and scarlet lips. - insert a comma after hair.
Barak was a giant with black curly hair bronze skin.- insert - insert and after hair.
she bore him a child called we call Ari, - delete either we call or called here rather than both.
I, myself, am dyslexic which adds a whole other dimension to things! lol I do wonder how you edit, though. Do you write until you believe you have it right or do you set it aside and come back to it? I am genuinely curious. lol
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2019
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Hi there,
Yep, the mechanics of writing can be a bit of a pain to get to, but the great thing is that the mechanics can be taught / learnt. What can't be taught is flair, voice and the actual ability to tell a story.
Editing is another beast altogether! lol Which is were this site can be very helpful.
(the, not they, moat not most. Or they are the right words in the wrong place. - you open brackets here but don't close them.
If I use a fact I may embellish it for my own purpose it is for me and the reader to determine which is which and how much of each exist probably need some punctuation after purpose. A full stop / period or semi-colon.
since we do not speak properly writing proper is often difficult - should probably be properly here. Also need end punctuation.
A long long time ago, even before man counted time angels strode the earth- ideally a comma after the second use of time.
luscious with raven hair milky skin and scarlet lips. - insert a comma after hair.
Barak was a giant with black curly hair bronze skin.- insert - insert and after hair.
she bore him a child called we call Ari, - delete either we call or called here rather than both.
I, myself, am dyslexic which adds a whole other dimension to things! lol I do wonder how you edit, though. Do you write until you believe you have it right or do you set it aside and come back to it? I am genuinely curious. lol
Comment Written 28-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2019
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Thank you for reading me and the suggestions to improve.
Rikki
Comment from karenina
Well. Ahem. I guess you call 'em like you see 'em and warn us beforehand! I'm not exactly sure what I just comprehended...but I love stories of all kinds...just like I love trains. I ride a train and smile...even if I don't know where it's going...and I guess I feel that way about your tale as well! Not EXACTLY sure where you were taking me...but the ride was just fine, thank you very much!--Karenina
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2019
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Well. Ahem. I guess you call 'em like you see 'em and warn us beforehand! I'm not exactly sure what I just comprehended...but I love stories of all kinds...just like I love trains. I ride a train and smile...even if I don't know where it's going...and I guess I feel that way about your tale as well! Not EXACTLY sure where you were taking me...but the ride was just fine, thank you very much!--Karenina
Comment Written 28-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2019
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I am glad you read me and reviewed my story.
Rikki
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Me too! I'm still trying to unravel it all but man, it stuck with me all night!--K
Comment from lyenochka
Fascinating stuff, Rikki! I could recognize the Bible passage where the sons of God and the daughters of men. It's mysterious but your storyteller did a great job even going through some hoops, backflips and juggling!
I love your storytelling using your own voice. Please don't ever feel like I'm critiquing you when I mention any typos etc. It's only the kind of help I appreciate getting from others.
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2019
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Fascinating stuff, Rikki! I could recognize the Bible passage where the sons of God and the daughters of men. It's mysterious but your storyteller did a great job even going through some hoops, backflips and juggling!
I love your storytelling using your own voice. Please don't ever feel like I'm critiquing you when I mention any typos etc. It's only the kind of help I appreciate getting from others.
Comment Written 27-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2019
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As I replied to Y.M. Roger the only bad review is the one I do not get from the reader that does not bother. I based the storyteller on ministerial of old that did juggling, magic, and news as well as storytelling,
LXVI
