Itβs one thing me and my beta reader disagree on. She thinks everything should be explained, no loose end. I donβt concur, so much of life is unexplained. Why would what the characters experience be different? Itβs also a creepypasta tradition, unexplained shit happens. Fortunately, both my beta reader and I agree we donβt need to be following the same writing rules. We can only offer our opinion on what the other person has written, not dictate it.
Toran J. Shaw
Creative Writing student with the Open University. Researcher on productivity, well-being and emerging technologies. Linguistics enthusiast, especially conlanging. Dabbler in web design and learning to code.
Brentford FC supporter. Linux user. Non-conformist, Quaker UU. Bi-asexual. Otaku. I'm also an Ealing Commoner, with Sheffield connections, who's now living in Somerset.
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Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
Today is just another day,
So what else is new?!
@socrates I was wondering if you'll be opening up registration, for your server, any time soon?
#PoetryCafe 8: who is your favourite #poet
To be perfectly honest, I don't have one at the moment. I'm still relatively new to #reading #poetry that I haven't, as yet, found those poets that I really like.
#PoetryCafe 7: which language(s) do you write your #poetry in?
English is the only one, at the moment. I'll probably be #writing them in the #languages that I am learning, once I become proficient enough... which will be quite some time though.
As for day 6's question, I couldn't answer it as I have no idea what it means!
#PoetryCafe 5: do you read your #poetry on stage?
No, not yet. I haven't really thought about doing this, to be honest. The closest I have come, however, is reading one of my #poems out at church... when we were asked to bring in our own contributions for the service.
@bodhipaksa were those poems written by Vogons? π
#PoetryCafe 4: have you been published with #poetry?
No, not yet. While I've read a couple of #poems out, at a contributed (where we all bring something to include) church service, I haven't submitted anything to be published... yet!
2,054 words, for the week. Not too bad, especially after not #writing for months due to health issues. π
#PoetryCafe 3: does your #poetry rhyme?
It really depends on the #poem. Some naturally rhyme, others don't.
#PoetryCafe 2: where do you write #poetry?
Mostly on my computer, as I haven't gotten into the habit enough (yet) of #writing #poems just anywhere!
#PoetryCafe: 1. Since when do you write #poetry?
I've written a few #poems here and there, throughout the years. It's nothing that I have thought about taking seriously, though that has started to change since starting my #EnglishLanguage and #CreativeWriting degree with the #OpenUniversity.
Heck, I'm even seriously thinking of #writing a few poems for a local literary festival competition. π
@gmc I'll certainly check it out, ta. π
Just finished my first stint of #writing in a good while, due to recovering from an operation. 616 words, is a pretty good start. π
@paul not one that I've heard of before, so will have a shufty, ta. π ]
The #WordPress installation on my #writing #website, has received a critical error (see image below). I am, therefore, looking to ditch the platform for my professional website.
What #CMS would you recommend as a viable alternative (I'm not interested in the likes of Squarespace or Wix)? I'm particularly interested in static site generators.
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@TiffanyEAuthor if I'm not reading a non-fiction book I'm generally reading manga or a light novel. π
@TiffanyEAuthor I've not really come across very many bisexual male fics either (I, myself, am bi rather than gay)...
Guess I'll have to keep searching to see what comes up.
I could probably recommend some yuri (Japanese term for lesbian) manga too if you're interested?!
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