On 22 Jan 2000, Akane Miata wrote:
Well then, if you guys DON'T want to read it, then I'll do as you say.
No more will be written. I'm sorry that I don't have enough time to
download the line-wrapping programs that you mentioned, but Jr.High
has really been swamping me, ok?? Anyways, since I have got several
negative blows about what's written, which has nicely succeeded in
shredding every tiny bit of confidance I had lying around, then I'm
through with writing. Just wanted to let you all know you wouldn't be
bothered with my stuff anymore. (how's *that* for being dramatic, eh?)
I did read what you'd had and it wasn't too bad, though I'm *not* the
person to ask about Ranma fiction. Or Nightmare on Elm Street
(*smirk*). Gary is right, though. Especially in the post-ELL era, one
must be willing to accept the fact that many people (regardless of your
fic) will simply not like the story. And those who respond are GOLD to
a writer regardless of what they say to you about your story. Just
knowing your story is read should be ego-boost enough.
Ja ne, Akane Miata PS: FOR THE LAST TIME: IT WAS *~<NOT>~* A CROSSOVER
WITH NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET!!!!!!!!!!!!! *puff* *puff*
You included the song for the hell of it. Remember that, in writing
and film and music, very little happens on accident, or for the hell of
it, and has its intended meaning. If you don't want people to think
it's an Elm Street crossover, then *don't* use that song. Try another,
real nursery rhyme... many are spooky on their own.
Also, don't stop writing because three meatheads and a few good readers
thought negatively of your fic. You should read my first fic -- go
ahead, I dare you. And it was written in HS (in case you're wondering,
it's dp.fluff.gz in the fanfic archive -- definitely the worst Dirty
Pair fic ever written). But, I recovered, and now I'm a GOD!
Bwahahahahaha! *ahem*... anyways, it's always been my contention that a
good trial by fire always brings out the Phoenix in people.
Ganbatte, ne. You're only in Junior High -- you'll get better, and
that's exciting to know.
--Matt
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