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The end of a life-long dream28 total reviews
Comment from Shirley McLain
Wonderful poem. It was easy to read and to understand. I did not see one thing out of place for me to comment on. Beautiful presentation. Great job. Shirley
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2020
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Wonderful poem. It was easy to read and to understand. I did not see one thing out of place for me to comment on. Beautiful presentation. Great job. Shirley
Comment Written 23-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2020
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Glad you enjoyed this poem. Appreciate the review.
Comment from Janice Canerdy
Your poem movingly expresses deep disappointment. The notes provide insight as to specific reasons. Actually, I know how you feel. I seldom write prose, but I write a LOT of poems--which usually BOMB in the contests.
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2020
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Your poem movingly expresses deep disappointment. The notes provide insight as to specific reasons. Actually, I know how you feel. I seldom write prose, but I write a LOT of poems--which usually BOMB in the contests.
Comment Written 23-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2020
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Appreciate your review.
Comment from BethShelby
You may be like me and need a break. I left in 2013 and the pendulum swung back. I missed the challenge to write. I missed the enjoyment and the friendship of fellow writers. In January I came back and I am realizing how much I missed being here. I was surprised to find some many of the same people still here. If you feel the urge to write, you're meant to write so don't give up.
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2020
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You may be like me and need a break. I left in 2013 and the pendulum swung back. I missed the challenge to write. I missed the enjoyment and the friendship of fellow writers. In January I came back and I am realizing how much I missed being here. I was surprised to find some many of the same people still here. If you feel the urge to write, you're meant to write so don't give up.
Comment Written 23-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2020
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Oh, I wouldn't give up on writing. I am a long-time Freelancer by trade. Sometimes, I feel because of having to chase Funny Money to promote, prose writers are tolerated on this site but not all that welcomed. Unfortunately, that situation will not change any time soon. I have even suggested to Tom in order to align his site with reality, he change its name to FanPoetry. I owe you some reviews and will try to catch up on some of that soon. Do appreciate you taking the time to pen this review.
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Don;t worry about reviewing mine. Only a couple are still paying funny money.
Beth
Comment from Mrs. KT
I hope you don't leave, Brett!
There will always be a need and room for prose writers on FanStory.
For many years, I wrote prose, and while it was well-received, there were many times where I, too, felt a bit disgruntled that a story or non-fiction piece didn't warrant more reviews... as in numbers. But, I wrote the pieces for my family, and to that end, I know they were and are still appreciated.
And by the way, your poem is well-crafted and heartfelt.
Take Care,
diane
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2020
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I hope you don't leave, Brett!
There will always be a need and room for prose writers on FanStory.
For many years, I wrote prose, and while it was well-received, there were many times where I, too, felt a bit disgruntled that a story or non-fiction piece didn't warrant more reviews... as in numbers. But, I wrote the pieces for my family, and to that end, I know they were and are still appreciated.
And by the way, your poem is well-crafted and heartfelt.
Take Care,
diane
Comment Written 23-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2020
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Appreciate the review. Because of having to chase Funny Money in order to promote writing, short pieces will always be the norm on FanStory. That is one of the biggest reasons why most prose writers feel like they are tolerated on this site but not really all that welcome here. Anyway, still deciding what my course of action is gong to be, and really do appreciate the review.
Comment from Puzzle
Yea I noticed that myself. I do love to write but this seems to be a "quick" platform. Maybe they should offer more money to the reviewers who read longer stories. I think that might help writers like you!
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2020
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Yea I noticed that myself. I do love to write but this seems to be a "quick" platform. Maybe they should offer more money to the reviewers who read longer stories. I think that might help writers like you!
Comment Written 23-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2020
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It is a somewhat quick platform because of having to chase Funny Money in order to promote your writing. There are times a member can spend just as much time doing that as they can in actually writing. Anyway, appreciate the review.
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Yes I agree
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
Giving you six stars for your poem today. I realize, too, in life that as a writer you have to be famous like Daniel Steele or Francine Rivers. Once got an e-mail from the J.K. Rowling and was so determined to become a writer myself. Writing gives me knowledge, comfort and a release of daily thoughts.
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2020
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Giving you six stars for your poem today. I realize, too, in life that as a writer you have to be famous like Daniel Steele or Francine Rivers. Once got an e-mail from the J.K. Rowling and was so determined to become a writer myself. Writing gives me knowledge, comfort and a release of daily thoughts.
Comment Written 23-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2020
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Appreciate the review and the sixer.
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I hope you don't hang up your pen.
Comment from BeasPeas
So true, Brett. I think short stories and poetry have the best readership. Reason being, people don't have the time to read long ones unless chapters are short and they pay well for the reader's efforts. Also, if a reader misses a couple of chapters he/she is usually lost in the story sequence even with a recap at the beginning. A one and done short story or a stand-alone short book chapter can still gather readers. We all get discouraged at times. But you are right, most successful writers on the site are poets. Marilyn
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reply by the author on 25-Mar-2020
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So true, Brett. I think short stories and poetry have the best readership. Reason being, people don't have the time to read long ones unless chapters are short and they pay well for the reader's efforts. Also, if a reader misses a couple of chapters he/she is usually lost in the story sequence even with a recap at the beginning. A one and done short story or a stand-alone short book chapter can still gather readers. We all get discouraged at times. But you are right, most successful writers on the site are poets. Marilyn
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Comment Written 23-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2020
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Nothing against poets, but for those of us who do not spend much time in that arena, and shouldn't be forced to, it feels like we are not really desired on this site. That all boils down to having to chase Funny Money to promote and is a situation that will not change, at least not in the foreseeable future. Anyway, appreciate the review.
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I am agreeing with you. Marilyn
Comment from Michael McCottry Bell Jr
I would say I'd like you use more descriptions in your writing(more detail) It makes any form Prose or Poetry stand out with Imagery. Though I dont recall if Ive read most your writing I feel this piece lacked more imagery than I personally would have liked(Being honest as a reviewer) I like "hung up my pen but I feel you should have continued with another image in description maybe like I hung my pen for good like a suit that fit my shoulders no more(which is not even that good but it is good for the principle point I'm trying to make) I I do agree though with this point you made about the writing on this site. I have begged for more formal poetry or at least something geared towards more enriching rather than 6 word cash prize contests(though some here have a creative spark with them, I dont consider that real writing unless its a form of Haiku/Senryu)
Good luck in your endeavors
Michael
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reply by the author on 24-Mar-2020
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I would say I'd like you use more descriptions in your writing(more detail) It makes any form Prose or Poetry stand out with Imagery. Though I dont recall if Ive read most your writing I feel this piece lacked more imagery than I personally would have liked(Being honest as a reviewer) I like "hung up my pen but I feel you should have continued with another image in description maybe like I hung my pen for good like a suit that fit my shoulders no more(which is not even that good but it is good for the principle point I'm trying to make) I I do agree though with this point you made about the writing on this site. I have begged for more formal poetry or at least something geared towards more enriching rather than 6 word cash prize contests(though some here have a creative spark with them, I dont consider that real writing unless its a form of Haiku/Senryu)
Good luck in your endeavors
Michael
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Comment Written 23-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2020
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Thanks for your review. However, this poem was not intended for imagery. The message was short, to the point, and clearly stated.
