I love stories. I love crafting stories, especially stories that make people experience them. Since I was a snot-nosed teenager typing out my first crap romance (because I've always been a romantic), I've always wanted to write a story that people will enjoy. It doesn't have to win prizes, but I want it to be good.
In real life, I'm hardly a 'writer'. I work in International Logistics, am getting a business degree and play a lot with my cats! My first published work is a marketing article for business school - exciting right??
My writing style tends to be a mixture of my own life, mixed with movies, mixed with what I like. I dislike cliches, I dislike predictability, I dislike romances that happen in 3 days, and I dislike shallow villans. There's also something bittersweet about killing off that beloved character - I'm working on it as I have not yet been able to accomplish it. Aaaaand I'm a grammar/spelling Nazi! The story can be beautiful but if I can't get past the first page because there are words and punctuation missing - I'm going to not read it.
I think constructive criticism is what everyone needs. We may not always enjoy it but it helps us become better. Most of my comments will trend along this vein. There's always something we, as writers, can work on. Even Dean Koontz and Stephen King still need pointers. :) Please leave criticism on my work!!! Its the only way to improve it and one day get it published!
I hope that you'll enjoy my creations.
- Chicago, IL
- JoinedApril 3, 2013
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Nov 06, 2013 05:12PM
New update to Life Ordinary and if you've never read Orson Scott Card's "Ender's Game" - as a writer...you need to! Its a lesson in simple writing but great story telling!View all Conversations
Stories by Stephanie
- 2 Published Stories
Life Unordinary
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Emma is an ordinary person making her way through her ordinary life when a seeminly ordinary client arrives i...
Walking in the Sun - Book One: L...
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Vampires are meant to live in the dark, in blood, and in hiding. Eliana seems to be the exception. Changed...