the results are in!!!

my last blog taked about my plan to share my first fan-fic attempt with people to gauge whether or not i had any real skill with this writing thing. it was a real shock to me how well it was received.

everyone who read it seemed to enjoy it and everyone was kind enough to respond to my request for constructive criticism. generally the comments were similar. most made note of the lack of physical descriptions of the characters. more than one person wondered about the method of drug delivery in the story so that will have to change before the final version is posted.

yes that is right posted. i will definitely put it up on the fan-fic site when i am done.

so what is next? well i have 4 story ideas in the little journal i carry. the next story developed was supposed to be a piece involving women's college basketball and made up of all my own characters. i am convinced that i need more writing confidence before i undertake such  a lofty goal. i also have an idea for yet another eve dallas fan-fic so i am going to start there.

the new story idea has already become a 2.5 page outline in my journal. this story will have the character descriptions missing from my first attempt. it will also have some of the violence that is a normal part of the series.

i was concerned with following the rules with my first attempt. the one's that said to keep it relatively short and not attempt a story too bogged down with characters. but since the first story is already under my belt those rules no longer apply. writer freedom?? i am so excited to see what i come up with.

most importantly i want to thank all of you for your kind words and your support as i continue to grow and evolve. i am not much of a beatles fan but clearly i get by with a little help from my friends.

finally i wanted to take a moment to point out that there are some definite downsides to having my blog on an open forum. it now has the attention of spammers. you will now notice that any comments that you make will not immediately be posted to the blog. they will be moderated by yours truly. i will have them posted as soon as i can. please know that as soon as you enter them i get an email from blogger to let me know they are there. i am sorry that this step is needed but there are clearly far too many people out there with far too much time on their hands. but my friends, please keep commenting. ~ thank you, miche