Anna Fassbender how-to on writing gathers personal writing ploys together in THE LIFE OF THE CHARACTERS.
And yes, Ms Anna people take Derby Derringer to be so real in ALABAMA COURIER that they accused me of plagairism, rated my story a 1 star.
Now the realism of character and setting are what good stories are made of. The background of the operation.
And yes, Ms Anna, once I wrote a novel (3 yrs in the making) and the 12 to 16 characters were down right gabby, day and night. Trick is to not answer them in public. Walks in the woods with the gang are nice.
Nice piece, nice question, glad to see === we are not alone, hey?
Emma Pistachi offers HER FACE, a flash fiction short story. Fun to read, odd to decipher. Grammer firm, realign par breaks. Silly but we are warned in the intro about a character, Cecilia who is followed, bade to smile, take a bath and more by a constant presence. Cute." T Teffom / April 6, 2005
"Loveforbrokenhearts, author, offers a poem, BROKEN INSIDE for Writing.com authors, readers, guests. The poem speaks of a lover's exit, the narrator alone. Brief poetic rendition that explains an individual's broken heart syndrome."
"SOUL'S DARK PLIGHT from Tor (David Mc Clain) copy-rite Jan 2005 bespeaks of a tormented soul without just cause mentioned or reason given. Readers leave the scene of the sadness not knowing why the tear falls in the last line. Again, are we to assume because of the illness of depression that that modern day illness may be the culrit. So we do not know, David?"
T Teffom / April 5, 2005
Author, Ayren offers AMRAN, PROLOGE on Auto-Rewards in April, adolescent Lit. This cool sci-fic begins with a man in closet of a cell. His mind has the ken for telepathy. The intro boasts of a "special ability that causes a world of conflict." T Teffom
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Lot's of A's above. Ayren, this sounds like one to capitalize on.
MASTERPIECE, a poem by The Loon One -- comes together with fine rhyming stanzas. A tale of a secret dream girl. Signed, sealed and delivered for all of us to emulate. Fine work, Loon, dear."
T Teffom
"Sara Averill Wildes is accused of witchcraft in an interesting story recommmended in last week's Drama Newsletter. Author Female Stranger's "Sara Wildes: Red Scarves and Witchcraft" spans over thirty years of turbulant times in Salem, Mass. Play by play here, marriage to a widower then the fateful hanging of an innocent woman." T Teffom/ April 5, 2005
[C:ROSE} Mark Short's rant / essay is an absolutley entertaning look back for his character's life of hard work. On shift, bereft of family memories, working life of working stiff.
Wait a sec, is that an asylum light bulb swaying, ringing of acute lonliness ?? ... ah, the pity.
Nice job, realism here. Guys & Gals, Guests, click on the depiciton of regrets in WOULD HAVE BEEN NICE. That you won't regret.
Just flapping in the naked air clouds of Writing. C this morning and found your VERY instructional piece, my friend. On linking. Now that's an explanation. And we thought Greek was impossible to master. Get this guys & gals there's even a gitem.
Pita brings to our attention, how to do it (link) when to use the extras. Bitem, citem, item. Now the thing is in this airless head of mine, without the smart alecky say what, is to learn to use it.
Captain Colossal offers a fun read, ORACULAR COOKIES on Auto Rewards, page 30.
Honestly! LOL Teff has lost all her past fortunes, those iddy biddy slips which end up costing about ten bucks each.
Follow the method contained in this one to interpret the Chinese fortune cookies daily dilemna. Map fun for your future, your friends and any loud neighbors, kids.
Thanks, Captain. Decent read.
Cordially from Teff
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Sometimes it's all about the writing and the story, innit?
When Unscarred delivers his many punch lines on the physical and mental exercises behind the craft, behind the desk, at the keyboard. Maybe we see ourselves.
Maybe not when Lewis, the main character in THE RIGHT, goes bonkers when someone else publishes his work. A plagiarist ... No! We say. Lewis! NOH!
"UNFADING REGRET, a mini poem by Liza83 once more alludes to sorrow, regret while merely relating to readers the feelings attatched to such strife as: "guilt" and pain etc.
Now readers, such as the hard-headed Teff, the searching for meaning Teff always leave poetry such as this wondering what the heck happened to cause these terrible reactions ... for the "tattered heart" in this one.
The Suggestion
Include why one feels the need to write this synposis, perhaps right inside the very poem, itself.
Good luck.
Cordially from Teff
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"At last a new Powell, copy-rite Mar 20. And yes, it's simple and sweet this time. A man and a woman, married with a terrible sadness that defalls their lives. Can't beat this author at any fiction genre, boys & girls.
Members, guests, click here and enjoy this fine flash fiction. Nice Job, J A." Cordially from Teff
Catchy title, oh Teff so disappointed. Thought this was a spoof on whale subs, or pastrami on rye verb sandwiches. Hold on, is it? Okay, reader may not really care if voice is passive as to be led by author. For that reason? So we may feel exactly how the writer directs. Where's the plot in the meantime? Teff is jumbled & perplexed by this view.
Readers read. Writers write. For once, content does come out slow, overwordy, verbose via dragging on, forever and a day predicates. Yes, er do, son. There's your sign to shorten all. Please, please Read The Elements of STYLE. Then find Steven King On Writing."
Of course, just my opinion.
Cordially Teff now accepting poetry: any style on point @
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"BANK by Bit Phantom outlines a line of hostages during a bank robbery. Customary to use the millimeter and make of gun, not just fluff fill-ins to describe speeding bullets or velvet for SWAT gear. And it's conscience." Alabama Courier /
T TEFFOM
A-OK but needs re-edit.
Can use a little less tawdiness during sentences. It's a bank robbery, for heaven's sakes not a church picnic.
"Author Pen In Hand starts out with a game plan for MARTHA'S WORLD. Namely to boost a char Tim O'Brian left falling by the wayside in published, famous writer's mode. Now the author of GOING AFTER CACCIATO (O'Brien) shares his pages without par breaks so readers must read on and on of themes relevant to Vietnam. Martha, naturally alludes to a dislike of war while in college, when Jimmy her penpal is off killing, which upsets Martha and affects her "journaling. Too bad, huh. Which leaves me to ask ... so things don't change much since the sixties, right? Darn wartime. Now Cacciato, there's a piece of work in a character, a story and a must read." Alabama Courier Times/ T Teffom
"From the title Self Importance, a poem by linda which is a mere four lines, we wonder why. Where is the self importance? Why so teeny-weeny a poem? When perhaps there is more behind the hidden message that is not here. Suggest you add to the poem or change this title found on Request Reviews." Alabama Courier / Creosote / T Teffom
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"Debilitating illness, boredom that prompts an "insouciant smile" and, of course, the greedy wolf ready to devour. All here in RED RIDING HOOD --Gran's POV on Plugger Page by Vikrgirth. Fast read worth a look see." Alabama Courier News Sunday Edition/ T Teffom / March 20
Cordially from Teff
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"CHILD'S MEMORY OF CHRISTMAS by Aratena is a fine composition that fits all ages. Children's Literature can also be counted in genres. A kind grandfather with a sense of humor, takes his grandchild on a midnight Christmas Eve walk in snowy, cold O-HI-O." Alabama Courier Times / Mar 18 / T. Teffom
While Courier Times is a fictitous rag of a paper, this story lists as non-fiction. An artist's rendition of the scene almost comes alive with the happiness contained in this work.
Talent around every corner on Read A Newbie Page? Absolutely. A CHILD'S MEMORY OF CHRISTMAS prooves that tidbit of info, once more.
Thanks, Aratena. Nice work.
Cordially from Teff
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"ANOTHER SIP OF TEA with a bit of Iish myth by author Sqirrel1979 comes our way, c-rit 3/13/05. A man takes on a guest with "an oil lamp flickering gently." The chat comes on and lives are outlined." Alabama Courier News Times / Mar 17 / T. Teffom.
Decent character anaylsis.
Needs a bit of uumph. Perkier plot or actual events of the two lives.
"All sorts of instruments ..." With an Irish theme, name them. Bagpipes, fiddle, spoons ... what?
"Author / poet T L Finch brings to our attention, PILGRIMAGE a finely documented piece of a concert trip to Canada to see THE ROLLING STONES! Far out, Finch. Details, here ladies and gentelman that will meet your "Satisfaction." Alabama Courier News / Mar 17, 2005 / T. Teffom
Nice work, Finch. You may want to think poet brevity with this one and shorten verb tenses to present where feasible. When using past tense, stick with plain old -ed and toss been, would have etc. You're sure to see this on future edits, I'm sure.
Wow, the Rolling Stones? Luck o'the Irish to be sure. Happy St. Pats, upstate NY!
"AND THE SKY WAS ROBIN'S EGG BLUE, is one of the best titles, I've come across to date. Author, Sara does a whiz-bang job as the story line portrays a tire swing, "a worn Firstone" from "a pickup, named Old Red that maxes out at 40 mph." Bringing a laid back country feel to life, one brother, Robin seems cheated of a parent's full attention." T. Teffom
Nice Work, Sara. Please Write on!
Cordially from Teff
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