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by DustBSH
Sat Nov 29, 2014 5:01 am
Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
Topic: Thanks
Replies: 6
Views: 7742

Re: Thanks

In that case, Jan, let me add my sincere thanks to you as well, for you are a true jewel to us writers in helping us to make the proper progress. In scanning the web I haven't found many places where such help is offered. I am amazed at some of you faithful workers of the cross who keep the Site up ...
by DustBSH
Fri Nov 21, 2014 11:00 am
Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
Topic: Be a Better Writer -- COMING OF AGE STORY
Replies: 27
Views: 24350

Re: Be a Better Writer -- COMING OF AGE STORY

Thanks Glorybee.
It's a challenge, which is what this is supposed to be. Thank you for taking the time to give us these great lessons. It's much appreciated.
Blessings
by DustBSH
Sat Nov 08, 2014 3:06 pm
Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
Topic: Jan's New Writing Lessons--TIGHT WRITING
Replies: 102
Views: 229135

Re: Jan's New Writing Lessons--TIGHT WRITING

Thanks Jan
This is a great lesson and much needed for me. I am utterly too long winded and I am going to have to study this in debt. Thanks so much

:thankssign
by DustBSH
Sat Oct 25, 2014 11:17 am
Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
Topic: Be a Better Writer--SUSPENSE/THRILLER
Replies: 10
Views: 12295

Re: Be a Better Writer--SUSPENSE/THRILLER

Great. An exciting topic again. Thanks so much for these lessons and links. They must take you quite some time, but they are much appreciated.
:thankssign
by DustBSH
Wed Sep 03, 2014 1:10 am
Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
Topic: Be a Better Writer--DEALING WITH NEGATIVE CRITIQUE
Replies: 48
Views: 56793

Re: Be a Better Writer--DEALING WITH NEGATIVE CRITIQUE

Thanks Jan Yes, I had read that thread once before too and thankfully it has been the spirit in which I have been able to give and receive feedback. What I meant to say with the red ink is not that my entry gets rewritten. However since English is not my first language it does appear I do make a fai...
by DustBSH
Tue Sep 02, 2014 4:05 am
Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
Topic: Be a Better Writer--DEALING WITH NEGATIVE CRITIQUE
Replies: 48
Views: 56793

Re: Be a Better Writer--DEALING WITH NEGATIVE CRITIQUE

Reading an entry carefully before commenting is good advice. I try to read some new entries every week, but I cannot possibly read them all. There is so much to read that it would become a fulltime job. I feel once I read an entry, I have to at least give my assesment, which is usually very positive...
by DustBSH
Wed Aug 13, 2014 11:16 am
Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
Topic: Be a Better Writer--LEARNING FROM CRITIQUE
Replies: 7
Views: 8935

Re: Be a Better Writer--LEARNING FROM CRITIQUE

Very good. I truly enjoy reading this. It helps so much to judge your own work and is a great help in positively judge other people's work. Thanks.
by DustBSH
Thu Jul 31, 2014 4:29 am
Forum: Rules, Ratings, Judges and Official Info
Topic: Challenge
Replies: 1
Views: 5796

Challenge

Hi Deb Good morning and God bless you Just a quick note about my entry this week, as it seemed to bounce somehow. I resubmitted it again, and this time I received the "thank you for submitting" So I imagine all is well.Just wanted to make sure you didn't get two entries, or no entries at a...
by DustBSH
Thu May 01, 2014 6:08 am
Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
Topic: Paragraphs
Replies: 7
Views: 7893

Re: Paragraphs

Hi Jan. Just a little clarification. In the sample you wrote: Vases everywhere were filled with lemony lady’s-slippers. Beau knelt beside her chair, grasping her hand in both of his. “Mother,” he said. Then again, “Mother…” I stood at the doorway, silent. Since Beau is starting to speak would it not...
by DustBSH
Wed Apr 30, 2014 2:40 pm
Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
Topic: Paragraphs
Replies: 7
Views: 7893

Re: Paragraphs

Thanks Jan
Everyone here is so helpful. I am just about amazed. I am going to study this.
Txs.
by DustBSH
Wed Apr 30, 2014 7:31 am
Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
Topic: Paragraphs
Replies: 7
Views: 7893

Paragraphs

Hi Jan God bless you. Thank you for your good and constructive critique awhile back. I changed the ending as you suggested and I must say, it looks a lot better now. One thing several people have mentioned to me is that I do not seem to properly place the paragraphs. It's true, I usually just place ...
by DustBSH
Sat Apr 26, 2014 4:40 am
Forum: Rules, Ratings, Judges and Official Info
Topic: Moving up a level
Replies: 4
Views: 8643

Moving up a level

Thanks for the great Website. It's fast becoming my favorite place on the Web. As far as the challenge is concerned, I believe I am supposed to move up one level, since I got first place in level 1. However I had also just submitted my article on level 1 for the new challenge, since I did not know I...
by DustBSH
Tue Apr 15, 2014 6:05 am
Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
Topic: Be a Better Writer--THE CRITIQUE CIRCLE
Replies: 4
Views: 5884

Re: Be a Better Writer--THE CRITIQUE CIRCLE

Hi and God bless I found the critique circle to be a great platform. Much appreciated. I am a beginner as well and greatly valued the critiques that came my way. I have sent a few critiques as well. The only thing I found difficult is to find stories that have not been critiqued yet. If an article a...

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