I was wondering...
If you wanted more people to read one of your poems or stories, for whatever reason, which one would you choose and why?
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Quote by UtahBrit
You're killing me adagio.....lol
Would it be ingenuous of me to suggest a story that is moving agonizingly slowly towards that Famous Story badge? Modesty prevents me from providing the link.![]()
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Quote by TheAngryishLover
I've written two stories, and the one that got rejected is the one that I actually preferred!
But because it got rejected, I guess I'd prefer everyone to read that one story that I wrote that is on my profile. Not that I wrote it for people to read, only....well, it's the only one I've got for people to read!
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Would it be ingenuous of me to suggest a story that is moving agonizingly slowly towards that Famous Story badge? Modesty prevents me from providing the link.![]()
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You can’t truly call yourself peaceful unless you are capable of violence. If you’re not capable of violence, you’re not peaceful. You’re harmless.
Quote by Gillianleeeza
I had the same thought. My first story is a few hundred votes away from famous status. I never feel right about asking people to read my work either. I'll make you a deal, I'll read yours if you read mine.sB1jGECRKlpTYOIc
Quote by BethanyFrasier
I have heard from a number of readers here who tell me my stories/poems deserve much more attention and mod recommendations than they receive, but frankly, since I have limited time to read the many great stories written by others which deserve my attention, I can't honestly expect others to give to my work what I myself am unable to afford to give to their work in return.
It's not enough to be a good writer. You have to write stories/poems that appeal to the readers' interests, and reward them for the time they have invested in reading your efforts. Strangely, none of my first 25 stories have garnered even an RR, while every single one of my last 5 have. I don't understand the reasons behind this, but I am inclined to think that a lot of my earlier works are just as deserving as the more recent ones, so if you have time, and are so inclined, read some of my early efforts.
Quote by oceanrunner1974
I think this was a great idea for a thread. It would be great if it could be a sort of "read one leave one" kind of thing.
And does the OP have any story of his he'd like to direct us to?
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I would love to, but I'm interested in what you would like others to read because of it's meaning to you.
I too don't read as much for both reasons of time and fear of plagiarism. I worry I might get an idea and write something, only to read it in something that pre-dated my work. Maybe a bit irrational of me, but I'd feel like crap if I actually did that.
Please post a link to a story or poem that's important and meaningful to you. I'd love to read it.
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Quote by UtahBrit
You're killing me adagio.....lol
Would it be ingenuous of me to suggest a story that is moving agonizingly slowly towards that Famous Story badge? Modesty prevents me from providing the link.![]()
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