First Thoughts: I discovered "The Fiddler" in "Spiritual Newsletter (October 22, 2014)" . The first paragraph hooked me with the description of Raleigh. The author moves the narrative forward at a good pace while revealing Raleigh as a kind and intriguing person.
What I liked: I like the description of the way Raleigh played the fiddle.
Suggestions For Improvement: I found no technical problems or typos.
Final Thoughts: I enjoyed reading this intriguing story. Write on.
First Thoughts: I am reviewing "Desktop Jury" for "I Write in August-September-October" . The first stanza establishes the speaker and setting of the poem. The first person point of view is a good choice because it focuses on the speaker. The rhythm and rhyming words move the poem's narrative forward at a good pace.
What I liked: The first stanza is my favorite because it focuses the poem on the voice of the individual being bullied.
Suggestions For Improvement: I found no technical problems or typos.
Final Thoughts: I enjoyed reading this intriguing and thought provoking poem. Write on.
First Thoughts: I discovered "Lady's New World" on the Unreviewed Newbies page. The first sentence hooked me with the question. The descriptions are part of the action and moved the plot forward at a good pace.
What I liked: I like the interaction between Lady and the rest of the animals.
Suggestions For Improvement: A typo in this phrase, whwere her, I suggest changing whwere to were.
A typo in this phrase, keepikg an eye on, I suggest changing keepikg to keeping.
A typo in this phrase, onn her front paw, I suggest changing onn to on.
Final Thoughts: I enjoyed reading this intriguing children's story. Write on.
First Thoughts: I discovered this amusing poem in "Poetry Newsletter (October 15, 2014)" . The first stanza establishes the plot, rhyme scheme, and rhythm of the poem. The rhythm compliments the rhyme scheme and moves the plot forward at a good pace.
I like: I like this poem because it makes me laugh. I also like the name Shuttlecock because it sounds like the name of a professor.
The last stanza is my favorite because it climaxed the plot with a laugh.
Technical problems, Typos, or Suggestions for Improvement: I found no technical problems or typos.
Final Thoughts: I enjoyed reading this poem a 5.0 because it is funny. Write on.
First Thoughts: Congratulations on winning "Stormy's poetry newsletter & contest" with this poem. The first stanza hooked me with the first line. The rhythm moves the poem's plot forward at a good pace, while building the suspense with each stanza.
I like: My favorite stanza is the last because it climaxed the poem's plot and explained the title. I also like the lesson of this poem, which I believe to be the power of love to make a person fearless or brave.
Technical problems, Typos, or Suggestions for Improvement: I found no technical problems or typos.
Final Thoughts: I enjoyed reading this intriguing poem. Write on.
First Thoughts: I discovered this beautiful natures poem in "Poetry Newsletter (October 15, 2014)" . The first line hooked me with the description of morning. The rhythm moves the poem's narrative forward at a good pace while building suspense.
I like: I like the descriptions of the vegetable garden after the first frost. The last line is my favorite because it climaxes the plot of the poem.
Technical problems, Typos, or Suggestions for Improvement: I found no technical problems or typos. I have no suggestions for improvement.
Final Thoughts: I am giving this autumn poem a 5.0 because the descriptions of the garden let me visualize the scene. Write on.
First Thoughts: I discovered "Lost and Found" in "Comedy Newsletter (October 15, 2014)" . The first paragraph hooked me with the speaker's enjoyment of Mumbai. The speaker moves the narrative forward at a good pace while making the descriptions part of the action.
What I liked: I like the way the author showed the cultural differences in this story.
Suggestions For Improvement: I found no technical problems or typos.
Final Thoughts: I enjoyed reading this intriguing story. Write on.
First Thoughts: I discovered "A Cry for Help Answered" in "For Authors Newsletter (October 15, 2014)" . The paragraph about the 6 year old boy hooked me and pulled me further into this article. The author moves the narrative forward at a good pace while including valuable information about the abuse of children.
What I liked: I like the information about those children who are at greater risk for abuse.
Suggestions For Improvement: I found not technical problems or typos.
Final Thoughts: I enjoyed reading this educational article. Write on.
First Thoughts: I discovered "Can I Fight to Live?" in "For Authors Newsletter (October 15, 2014)" . The first stanza hooked me with I found a place in my thoughts. The speaker moves the poem's narrative forward at a good pace. The speaker eventually reveals the effects of abuse on the mind and soul of the one abused.
What I liked: I like the way each stanza builds on the last while revealing a little more of the subject.
Suggestions For Improvement: I found no technical problems or typos. I have no suggestions for improvement.
Final Thoughts: This poem speaks to the reader's soul. Write on.
First Thoughts: I discovered "Women of Woden" in "Poetry Newsletter (October 15, 2014)" . The first paragraph hooked me with the fire. The descriptions are part of the action and move the plot forward at a good pace.
What I liked: I like the way foreshadowing is used in this story.
Suggestions For Improvement: A typo in this phrase, Marie sol said, I suggest changing sol to Sol.
Final Thoughts: I enjoyed reading this intriguing story. Write on.
First Thoughts: I discovered "The River" in "Short Stories Newsletter (October 15, 2014)" . The first paragraph hooked me with the light of the full moon. The descriptions are part of the action and move the plot forward at a good pace.
What I liked: I like the smooth flow of the plot from beginning to end.
Suggestions For Improvement: A typo in this phrase, himself of the shattered glass, I suggest changing of to on.
Final Thoughts: I enjoyed reading this adaptation of the Greek myth. Write on.
First Thoughts: I discovered "Reality Rift" in "Short Stories Newsletter (October 15, 2014)" . The first paragraph hooked me with Ryan in a straightjacket. The descriptions are part of the action and move the plot forward at a good pace.
What I liked: I like the way the author show the dream sequences in this story.
Suggestions For Improvement: A typo in this phrase, in a straightjacket, I suggest changing the spelling of straightjacket to straight-jacket.
Final Thoughts: I enjoyed reading this intriguing story. Write on.
First Thoughts: I discovered "Reflections" in "Noticing Newbies Newsletter (October 15, 2014)" . The first paragraph hooked me with Chris looking into the mirror. The descriptions are part of the action and move the plot forward at a good pace.
What I liked: I like the twist at the end.
Suggestions For Improvement: I found no technical problems or typos.
Final Thoughts: I enjoyed reading this chilling story. Write on.
First Thoughts: I discovered "And Shadows Dance" in "Spiritual Newsletter (October 15, 2014)" . The first stanza establishes the form, rhyme scheme, rhythm, and mood of the poem. The rhythm and rhyme scheme compliment each other, while the rhythm move the emotions of tranquility and peace from stanza to stanza.
What I liked: The last stanza is my favorite because it emphasizes the beauty of nature.
Suggestions For Improvement: I found no technical problems or typos. I have no suggestions for improvement.
Final Thoughts: I enjoyed reading this beautiful and spiritual poem. Write on.
First Thoughts: I discovered "The Shaman's Tree Legend " on the Noticing Newbies page. The voice is that of a story teller relating a legend or myth to the audience. The speaker moves the plot forward at a good pace.
What I liked: I like the plot of this story.
Suggestions For Improvement: A typo in this phrase, though that all living, I suggest changing though to thought.
I suggest making this the basis of a longer story or novel.
Final Thoughts: I enjoyed reading this intriguing story. Write on.
First Thoughts: I discovered "God's Gracie" on the Unreviewed Newbies page. The first paragraph hooked me with the speaker being angry with God. The speaker moves the narrative forward at a good pace while revealing the reason for the anger.
What I liked: I like the lesson this story tells souls coming into our lives that we need.
Suggestions For Improvement: I found no technical problems or typos.
Final Thoughts: I enjoyed reading this thought provoking story. Write on.
First Thoughts: I discovered "The Secret Weapon" in "Horror/Scary Newsletter (October 8, 2014)" . The first paragraph hooked me with the description of Westminster. The descriptions are part of the action and move the plot forward at a good pace.
What I liked: I like the twist at the end because I did not expect a clown to be the secret weapon.
Suggestions For Improvement: I found no technical problems or typos.
Final Thoughts: I enjoyed reading this exciting story. Write on.
First Thoughts: I discovered "Queen of Hearts" in "Horror/Scary Newsletter (October 8, 2014)" . The first paragraph hooked me with the description of the taxi moving through traffic. The descriptions are part of the action and move the plot forward at a good pace.
What I liked: I like this simile, taxi moved shark like through the late night traffic, because it is fresh and descriptive.
Suggestions For Improvement: I found no technical problems or typos. I have no suggestions for improvement.
Final Thoughts: I enjoyed reading this chilling story. Write on.
First Thoughts: I discovered "An Industrial Opera: Prologue/Epilogue" in "Action/Adventure Newsletter (October 8, 2014)" . The rhythm and rhyme scheme of the prologue compliment each other while the rhythm moves the emotions of longing, depression, and love forward at a good pace. The rhythm of the epilogue flows easily from line to line while emphasizing the emotions of depression and longing.
What I liked: I like the way this tragedy reads because it suggest a prose poem.
Suggestions For Improvement: I found no technical problems or typos. My only suggestions is to finish the e pic.
Final Thoughts: I enjoyed reading this intriguing tragedy. Write on.
First Thoughts: I discovered ""Living For The Dash" " on the Unreviewed Newbie page. The title and the description under the tile aroused my curiosity. The rhythm flows easily from line to line carrying the poem's emotions and message forward at a good pace.
What I liked: This is my favorite line because it states the lesson of this poem.
each second in a gift from above
Suggestions For Improvement: I found no technical problems or typos.
Final Thoughts: I enjoyed reading this inspiring poem. Write on.
First Thoughts: I discovered "My Desk" in "Poetry Newsletter (October 8, 2014)" . The first stanza establishes the location, rhythm, mood, and theme of the poem. The rhythm moves the poem's narrative forward at a good pace.
What I liked: The first stanza is my favorite because it describes the desk.
Suggestions For Improvement: I found no technical problems or typos. I have no suggestions for improvement.
Final Thoughts: I enjoyed reading this inspiring poem. Write on.
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