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<blockquote data-quote="BSF" data-source="post: 3328266" data-attributes="member: 13098"><p>Comments to comments - Sblocked for prudence.</p><p></p><p>[sblock]</p><p></p><p>Thanks! There are a few notable weaknesses in my opinion. Though I probably need more time to distance myself from the story before I can give it a thorough assessment. But to summarize, I didn't tie the pieces together tightly enough. Ceramic DM is a creative writing exercise, to be sure. But it is not an easy exercise. The challenge really is to find a string that you can write from. A string that you can weave throughout the story to tie all the pieces together into a cohesive whole</p><p></p><p>Sometimes, that string is hard to find and write from. For me, it wasn't as compelling as I would hope for. Yet, there is that time limit. That is what makes it fun. </p><p></p><p>I intentionally tried to leave a few things unsaid. I really thought about trying to explain everything, but that too is fraught with peril. My goal was to make the 'hero' feel less than heroic by the end of the tale. When you reach the end, I want people to recognize and realize that this is just a guy that really hasn't changed his heart. He is a philanderer, mostly interested in his own welfare. Likable enough, perhaps, but not somebody with a strong moral compass. That might be part of what detracts from the story for you. In the end, there really isn't anybody to empathize with, or root for. Hugh could be somewhat noble about his goals, but he isn't. </p><p></p><p>It has made for an interesting story, I think. But I don't think my execution is brilliant. There are some wonderful writers here on EN World and I immensely enjoy seeing the creativity and different approaches to Ceramic DM stories. Everybody I write against is somebody that I feel like I need to push myself and stretch to earn that win. Sometimes I am successful, other times I am not. But it is always a pleasure to compete and while I can be snooty in the name of good fun, I honestly do hope to entertain, and be entertained and have a good time with my fellow board members. </p><p></p><p>So thank you for your comments Gulla! And thank you Piratecat for the match up. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>*laugh* Thanks Berandor. Yeah, the wedding pic was a pain to bring in. My (rueful) compliments go to Yangnome for that pic! The ending was a bit rushed. The were-toad idea was the best crumb I picked up. The second best one was a retelling of the Frog Prince. Conceptually I could get half the story together. But the rest just wouldn't fall into place. And the worst option, well it was a jumble of ideas that couldn't be strung together at all. *sigh* Nevertheless I am pleased that you enjoyed it. I have enjoyed your stories over the years and it is nice to return the favor in some small way. </p><p></p><p>One of the great things about Ceramic DM actually.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Ah Sialia! Favored of the Muses, I understand what you are saying. I wish I had that sort of inspiration. I do enjoy writing when I can feel that passion for some sort of message within the story. Yet some would assert that fiction should merely entertain, messages are not the realm of fiction writers. </p><p></p><p>As you are aware, I do not entirely subscribe to that theory. *smile* </p><p></p><p>Truth is, private life has had challenges that made it difficult to find an emotional core to write this story from. If I go to those depths, I fear that it will be melancholy at best, and overshadow any real story. </p><p></p><p>Perhaps if I am fortunate enough to curry the favor of the judges, I will find a thread I can passionately embrace and write around in the next set of pictures. Else, I will wish Piratecat the best. </p><p></p><p>But thank you for the encouragement disguised as gentle chastisment. You are right, we have some wonderful folks writing and there is still hope for an epiphanous moment in one of these stories. The delightful thing is that it could come from any of the competitors. It is always amazing to see what these pictures dredge up and cough out isn't it?</p><p></p><p>[/sblock]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BSF, post: 3328266, member: 13098"] Comments to comments - Sblocked for prudence. [sblock] Thanks! There are a few notable weaknesses in my opinion. Though I probably need more time to distance myself from the story before I can give it a thorough assessment. But to summarize, I didn't tie the pieces together tightly enough. Ceramic DM is a creative writing exercise, to be sure. But it is not an easy exercise. The challenge really is to find a string that you can write from. A string that you can weave throughout the story to tie all the pieces together into a cohesive whole Sometimes, that string is hard to find and write from. For me, it wasn't as compelling as I would hope for. Yet, there is that time limit. That is what makes it fun. I intentionally tried to leave a few things unsaid. I really thought about trying to explain everything, but that too is fraught with peril. My goal was to make the 'hero' feel less than heroic by the end of the tale. When you reach the end, I want people to recognize and realize that this is just a guy that really hasn't changed his heart. He is a philanderer, mostly interested in his own welfare. Likable enough, perhaps, but not somebody with a strong moral compass. That might be part of what detracts from the story for you. In the end, there really isn't anybody to empathize with, or root for. Hugh could be somewhat noble about his goals, but he isn't. It has made for an interesting story, I think. But I don't think my execution is brilliant. There are some wonderful writers here on EN World and I immensely enjoy seeing the creativity and different approaches to Ceramic DM stories. Everybody I write against is somebody that I feel like I need to push myself and stretch to earn that win. Sometimes I am successful, other times I am not. But it is always a pleasure to compete and while I can be snooty in the name of good fun, I honestly do hope to entertain, and be entertained and have a good time with my fellow board members. So thank you for your comments Gulla! And thank you Piratecat for the match up. *laugh* Thanks Berandor. Yeah, the wedding pic was a pain to bring in. My (rueful) compliments go to Yangnome for that pic! The ending was a bit rushed. The were-toad idea was the best crumb I picked up. The second best one was a retelling of the Frog Prince. Conceptually I could get half the story together. But the rest just wouldn't fall into place. And the worst option, well it was a jumble of ideas that couldn't be strung together at all. *sigh* Nevertheless I am pleased that you enjoyed it. I have enjoyed your stories over the years and it is nice to return the favor in some small way. One of the great things about Ceramic DM actually. Ah Sialia! Favored of the Muses, I understand what you are saying. I wish I had that sort of inspiration. I do enjoy writing when I can feel that passion for some sort of message within the story. Yet some would assert that fiction should merely entertain, messages are not the realm of fiction writers. As you are aware, I do not entirely subscribe to that theory. *smile* Truth is, private life has had challenges that made it difficult to find an emotional core to write this story from. If I go to those depths, I fear that it will be melancholy at best, and overshadow any real story. Perhaps if I am fortunate enough to curry the favor of the judges, I will find a thread I can passionately embrace and write around in the next set of pictures. Else, I will wish Piratecat the best. But thank you for the encouragement disguised as gentle chastisment. You are right, we have some wonderful folks writing and there is still hope for an epiphanous moment in one of these stories. The delightful thing is that it could come from any of the competitors. It is always amazing to see what these pictures dredge up and cough out isn't it? [/sblock] [/QUOTE]
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