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this journal is explicitly to help lupin096 however, anyone struggling with a writing skill may come for assistance if they feel they need it

alright lupin096 are you ready for a critique? because I need to get this out so we can calculate what you would like to tackle first. so brace yourself...


I'm going to start with the bad news so the good new means a little more
things I didn't like/things you need to improve:
1. your word flow was very disoriented, disorganized and confused
2. you did not properly describe, well, almost anything the entire story. IE: the main character: all I know is his eye color, his gender and I think his name. I know you said it though.
3. you're main character seemed very emotionally "blank" and "flat"
4. your characters tend to lack development and good dynamics


things I liked about your work:
1. your concept with this story was amazing. and a good idea is a major foundation in a piece of writing
2. you have a fair understanding of plot. and I would love to see it in full force


if it sounds bad don't worry, we are not starting from scratch here. all it really boils down to is something we all call "execution" so I believe we should work on your word flow first. give me your input on what you think you want to learn first, we'll talk about it but what you want learn first trumps what I think you should learn to a degree.

take your time, think clearly and stay positive
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alright lupin096 here it is... long over due in my opinion...

any ways, I want you to pick two (2) segments from your story, please stick with the item Critique-LIT looked at with me, these segment can be from anywhere in the story but must be five (5) to seven (7) sentences long.

I will take one and you will take one. I will take the segment you give me and rewrite it three (3) times in my own words explaining in detail why I chose that arrangement. then it will be your turn. three (3) times in different ways for the segment.

I would pick the segment I do myself but I feel that if I give you that freedom you might get more out of it. if you disagree then I will go pick a segment of my choosing but you must pick your segment. that is non-optional.