The Clitoris Collector
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Prudence (imported)
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The Clitoris Collector
Loved this story, Jenny!
I like how you had a bit of a lead-in (but not too long!), described the collector's thoughts and ambitions a bit, and the way it just happened in the end (and how the character didn't know a thing about it -- won't she be surprised).
Great work, I hope you will write more in the future!
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There were a few very minor errors in there, probably typos. Not enough to ruin the story or anything like that... Just a few commas which probably should have been periods, and "hoe" instead of "how" about halfway through (very common typo).
I've made similar mistakes myself in some online stories and posts I've done here and elsewhere. What I do now when I write a story is first copy/paste (or open) the file in OpenOffice Write (which is free) or MS Word, then spellcheck and grammar check it. After that I wait a day or two, then read my writing again carefully, then post it. Usually if there are any errors/typos left after the spell/grammar check, I will catch them on that second reading.
Please don't take that as harsh criticism. Only as a gentle and friendly suggestion. The errors I mentioned are small (and I really liked the story).
I like how you had a bit of a lead-in (but not too long!), described the collector's thoughts and ambitions a bit, and the way it just happened in the end (and how the character didn't know a thing about it -- won't she be surprised).
Great work, I hope you will write more in the future!
PS:
There were a few very minor errors in there, probably typos. Not enough to ruin the story or anything like that... Just a few commas which probably should have been periods, and "hoe" instead of "how" about halfway through (very common typo).
I've made similar mistakes myself in some online stories and posts I've done here and elsewhere. What I do now when I write a story is first copy/paste (or open) the file in OpenOffice Write (which is free) or MS Word, then spellcheck and grammar check it. After that I wait a day or two, then read my writing again carefully, then post it. Usually if there are any errors/typos left after the spell/grammar check, I will catch them on that second reading.
Please don't take that as harsh criticism. Only as a gentle and friendly suggestion. The errors I mentioned are small (and I really liked the story).
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Jenny (imported)
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Re: The Clitoris Collector
Prudence (imported) wrote: Mon Nov 12, 2007 2:58 pm Great work, I hope you will write more in the future!
PS:
There were a few very minor errors in there, probably typos.
Please don't take that as harsh criticism. Only as a gentle and friendly suggestion. The errors I mentioned are small (and I really liked the story).
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Hi prudence, Thanks for your mail. To date I have received quite a few replays to my story, and only one slagging it of so far, To which I apologised for me wasting his time in having to read it.
I hope to write more, but work seems to get in the way these days, the writing is my way of relaxing, as to the errors and Typos, well my excuse is I am only human, Well I try to be.
I have had one reply from an author asking me to contribute a story to a book on short storeys he is producing that made me feel ten feet tall, But I will have to think on it.
I do have one more story based on an experience in my youth, that I may bore every one with at a later date.
But thank you for your mail it is greatly appreciated, as before the story was published on here, I was being told it was a waste of time and rubbish.
PS. your tip about doing it in word fist, thats a good tip, Thanks.
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Re: The Clitoris Collector
jenny (imported) wrote: Tue Nov 13, 2007 7:57 am .................................................. ......................................
My youth, well I am just about to start the night shift so my youth is a bit flagging at the moment,
But yes I do have one story relating to my youth, I will submit it and hope it gets published, and thanks for the kind comments.
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Re: The Clitoris Collector
(that's word fiRst)jenny (imported) wrote: Tue Nov 13, 2007 7:57 am .................................................. ..................................................
Hi prudence, Thanks for your mail. To date I have received quite a few replays to my story, and only one slagging it of so far, To which I apologised for me wasting his time in having to read it.
I hope to write more, but work seems to get in the way these days, the writing is my way of relaxing, as to the errors and Typos, well my excuse is I am only human, Well I try to be.
I have had one reply from an author asking me to contribute a story to a book on short storeys he is producing that made me feel ten feet tall, But I will have to think on it.
I do have one more story based on an experience in my youth, that I may bore every one with at a later date.
But thank you for your mail it is greatly appreciated, as before the story was published on here, I was being told it was a waste of time and rubbish.
PS. your tip about doing it in word fist, thats a good tip, Thanks.![]()
Ah, if is the one that she told me it is NOT boring.
Titilating, yes, boring, NO!
Love that avatar, Jenny. I have not even vaguely resembled mine in about 30 years...
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Re: The Clitoris Collector
A-1 (imported) wrote: Tue Nov 13, 2007 2:06 pm (that's word fiRst)
Ah, if is the one that she told me it is NOT boring.
Titilating, yes, boring, NO!
Love that avatar, Jenny. I have not even vaguely resembled mine in about 30 years...![]()
jenny (imported) wrote: Tue Nov 13, 2007 7:57 am .................................................. ..............................
as to your coment on the Avatar Know how u feel:-\
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as to your coment on the Avatar Know how u feel:-\
You're only, what, 37? I've IDed people not much younger than that. Age is as much about how you think and act as anything else. Conversely, I've known 20 year olds who could easily be mistaken for middle-aged; a permanent frown, conservative attitutude, and a bunch of smoker's lines will do that....
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Re: The Clitoris Collector
HAY!
...so what is wrong with a CONSERVATIVE attitude?
...maybe you should have said an "INCONSISTANT" attitude.
but that's O.K. you know what they say about opinions...
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...so what is wrong with a CONSERVATIVE attitude?
...maybe you should have said an "INCONSISTANT" attitude.
but that's O.K. you know what they say about opinions...
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markdf (imported)
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HAY!
Because a conservative, by definition, opposes and/or fears progress and change. There really isn't any way to put a positive spin on that sort of attitude. And sadly, it is one of the effects of aging for many people.
Conversely, keeping an open mind (the opposite of being conservative) and remaining receptive to new ideas and new ways of looking at the world, does more to keep people youthful and awesome than almost anything else.
Because a conservative, by definition, opposes and/or fears progress and change. There really isn't any way to put a positive spin on that sort of attitude. And sadly, it is one of the effects of aging for many people.
Conversely, keeping an open mind (the opposite of being conservative) and remaining receptive to new ideas and new ways of looking at the world, does more to keep people youthful and awesome than almost anything else.
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markdf (imported) wrote: Wed Nov 14, 2007 6:29 pm Because a conservative, by definition, opposes and/or fears progress and change. There really isn't any way to put a positive spin on that sort of attitude. And sadly, it is one of the effects of aging for many people.
Conversely, keeping an open mind (the opposite of being conservative) and remaining receptive to new ideas and new ways of looking at the world, does more to keep people youthful and awesome than almost anything else.
Cannot "conservative" also imply less than fossilization? Perhaps a more contemplative nature in considering how to progress toward a better "whatever" is being considered, as opposed to the often impetuous nature of youth and idealism? Ooops, excuse me, that would be "moderate," perhaps a mix of both?
OTOH, we are hijacking a thread to the compliments of Jenny's penmanship in pursuit of literature.