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Date Posted: 12:48:32 01/04/04 Sun
Author: JayBee
Subject: Hey, melinky!
In reply to: melinky 's message, "Christmas (Working Title) - Opening Scene" on 17:22:04 01/03/04 Sat

Glad to see you posting here. It looks like a promising start to your story.

I'm happy to give you some feedback, although it might take me a couple of days to get to it. In the meantime, is there anything in particular you're looking for, feedback-wise? Do you want more of a focus on language and writing technique, or on plot/characterization type issues? I find it hard to look at both things at once, for some odd reason (it must employ different sides of the brain, LOL), so I'll start with whichever one you prefer.

I must say now, though, that I really like the reference to Nikita having her first Christmas dinner in prison. That's a very nice and poignant -- as well as unexpected -- touch. :-)

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[> [> [> Re: Hey, melinky! -- melinky, 13:01:33 01/04/04 Sun

JayBee,

I need help with both areas since I'm a total a novice. I think that if one area glaringly needs more work than the other, that would be the place to start.

I'm pretty much a late bloomer in the writing department and have never formally studied the art, so I guess I'm looking to you ladies to be my teachers.

Take your time because starting today I'm back into my hectic schedule until late May. I'll be lucky to have this finished in time for next Christmas.

Melinda

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