@straydog1980
Hello ...sorry to plug but i would really appreciate if you could help check out my new book
https://www.wattpad.com/story/263018037?utm_source=android&utm_medium=link&utm_content=story_info&wp_page=story_details_button&wp_uname=butterflywings2004&wp_originator=YMcfKOy23EJXrB3KGXwGPQR%2BLGcFvKiJ%2FbUvmATtxtcbgkPztC3TNQ9p4OhJ07hZv%2F4TrEXuDsXVI1PVRExj5gmCnWY0ZrQdzC%2Fx10N5MbyzYWnlaqZgS3U5Y8DZ%2BcW9
Hi straydog I Think you're a really great writer despite not having read all of your stuff but one of your pieces gave me inspiration to start writing myself it's my favorite creepypasta (at least that's how I found it) the last train home I actually did my own version of it over on my page i'd love to hear what you think about it of course like you i'm still starting out I have no editor to help me correct any grammar or punctuation errors so if you decide to read it forgive any errors you may come across I hope you keep writing amazing work
@GunnerWardlaw Hi, I'm glad that I was able to inspire a little. I think you can follow me on Twitter and Facebook for more up to date information on writing activities. I'm afraid that I've gone off horror and wattpad in general, but I'm still actively writing. I've got three broad comments on your writing at the moment. The first is, as you pointed out, proof reading and grammar. Yes, first drafts have problems, but frequent problems will turn off readers and editors. Tense inconsistencies are particularly bad for me but to improve as a writer, you do need to level that up a bit. Next, storytelling. I can't remember who said it but you don't have to start a short story at the beginning of the story. Think of the short story form as the highlight reel of a match. We don't need to know the background and family of your protagonist in detail. That's the reason I started with a quick para and then dropped the character in the shit by para 4. Read a little more of the horror lit mags, then roll it back into the creepypasta format. Know the rules then break them. Last I suppose is the pacing of horror, you do need to know the rules of the format, can't do jump scares but you can do a slow burn for unease and have a great punchy last line. Not for the last train home but if you'd like you could have a look the dead girls diary story, which I write maybe 1.5 years later and I think I got a little better at it.
dear all, the latest story is up. I posted it on nosleep some weeks ago and it's done well. I hope you enjoy it!
@straydog1980 I have reread all of your stories again and again. The ones from Facebook and these ones too. And... They never fail to amaze me. I mean... It doesn't matter how much times I read them... They're still captivating. I love that aura of mystery that never fades no matter how many times you read it. That's why I love your talent. Keep writing!
Thanks so much for the encouragement! I'm glad you're on FB because there is a lot of stuff I haven't gotten around to posting here.
New story!
@pinkgreennature Thanks for the vote of confidence! I'd like to plug the Facebook page if you haven't already been there. There's stuff that I don't post here that I post over there as well. Mostly drafts of stuff that I'm sending to magazines and such, and also stuff that I'm a little lazy to post here :)
OH POR DIOSH! I can't believe you call yourself an amateur! Your talent is amazing! I really love your stories! If I were your friend like in real real life I would ask you for your autograph! Why? Because your an amazing author and I know that your autograph will be valuable in a couple of years!
Hi all, I've posted a new story
@creativecat oh thanks for fanning me. Jenny was something I spent a lot of time on. Unfortunately, when I first wrote it, it fizzled towards the end, so I really ran out if steam towards the end. I have already planned an ending to the story though. :-)
YOU HAVE TO UPDATE JENNY!!!