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| Guest_Jox_* |
  Jan 15 05, 08:19
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Inside the realm of fantasy, her mirrored image spoke. "Let me out of here, you bounder, I want to become a reflection of reality."
(microstory in a sentence) James. |
  
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| Guest_Toumai_* |
Jan 15 05, 10:26
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Hi Lori,
I am a little confused here, wondering what kind of excercise you might mean. To write a story opening with that line? Well, I don't think I could: traditonal fantasy is not my scene. To make it show not tell? There is so little there I don't think we have enough to work on. Fran |
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Jan 17 05, 05:31
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 Mosaic Master  Posts: 18,892 Joined: 1-August 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 2 Real Name: Lori Kanter Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Imhotep |
Hi.
No - I just wanted you to use your imagination and continue the story with that line - it doesn't have to be that starting line, so you can do whatever comes to mind with it.... :) ·······  ·······"It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step into the Road, and if you don't keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ J.R.R Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings
Collaboration feeds innovation. In the spirit of workshopping, please revisit those threads you've critiqued to see if the author has incorporated your ideas, or requests further feedback from you. In addition, reciprocate with those who've responded to you in kind. "I believe it is the act of remembrance, long after our bones have turned to dust, to be the true essence of an afterlife." ~ Lorraine M. Kanter Nominate a poem for the InterBoard Poetry Competition by taking into careful consideration those poems you feel would best represent Mosaic Musings. For details, click into the IBPC nomination forum. Did that poem just captivate you? Nominate it for the Faery award today! If perfection of form allured your muse, propose the Crown Jewels award. For more information, click here!  "Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up." ~ Early detection can save your life.MM Award Winner           |
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Jan 19 05, 05:24
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Mosaic Master Posts: 18,892 Joined: 1-August 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 2 Real Name: Lori Kanter Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Imhotep |
Arese waded to a stop in the crystalline waters. Moonlight lent itself to an aura of dreams. Inside the realm of fantasy, her mirrored image spoke. "Why do you look upon this life with such misery?" the reflection asked.
······· ·······"It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step into the Road, and if you don't keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ J.R.R Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings
Collaboration feeds innovation. In the spirit of workshopping, please revisit those threads you've critiqued to see if the author has incorporated your ideas, or requests further feedback from you. In addition, reciprocate with those who've responded to you in kind. "I believe it is the act of remembrance, long after our bones have turned to dust, to be the true essence of an afterlife." ~ Lorraine M. Kanter Nominate a poem for the InterBoard Poetry Competition by taking into careful consideration those poems you feel would best represent Mosaic Musings. For details, click into the IBPC nomination forum. Did that poem just captivate you? Nominate it for the Faery award today! If perfection of form allured your muse, propose the Crown Jewels award. For more information, click here! "Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up." ~ Early detection can save your life.MM Award Winner |
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| Guest_Jox_* |
Jan 19 05, 12:23
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Hi Lori - another microstory - and pathos too! Good stuff.
James. |
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Feb 5 05, 10:35
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Mosaic Master Posts: 18,892 Joined: 1-August 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 2 Real Name: Lori Kanter Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Imhotep |
······· ·······"It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step into the Road, and if you don't keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ J.R.R Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings
Collaboration feeds innovation. In the spirit of workshopping, please revisit those threads you've critiqued to see if the author has incorporated your ideas, or requests further feedback from you. In addition, reciprocate with those who've responded to you in kind. "I believe it is the act of remembrance, long after our bones have turned to dust, to be the true essence of an afterlife." ~ Lorraine M. Kanter Nominate a poem for the InterBoard Poetry Competition by taking into careful consideration those poems you feel would best represent Mosaic Musings. For details, click into the IBPC nomination forum. Did that poem just captivate you? Nominate it for the Faery award today! If perfection of form allured your muse, propose the Crown Jewels award. For more information, click here! "Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up." ~ Early detection can save your life.MM Award Winner |
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| Guest_Nina_* |
Feb 5 05, 14:00
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Hi Lori
I've just been reading through this fascinating discussion. I have never attempted to write a story, but I read a lot and I hate it when authors get bogged down with detail and description. It is boring, it slows the plot too much and it leaves nothing to the imagination. I much prefer books where I can feel what the character is feeling and get emotionally involved in the story. I like to create my own pictures in my head and make my own interpretations. If I am given too much detail, that is taken away from me. One of the reasons why I cannot read Charles Dickens yet love the films is because there is far too much description and detail and I get bored. As for James Joyce - I think I only managed the first few pages before giving up. Well, I've rambled on enough and the washing up is waiting. Nina |
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| Guest_Toumai_* |
Feb 5 05, 14:09
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Hi Lori,
Many thanks for the links - I've read the poetry one, too (but didn't quite follow all of that, lol). Hi Nina, How about a trying a story sometime? Maybe a micro story? It's an entirely different thing from poetry in some ways, but fun. Best wishes, Fran |
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| Guest_Jox_* |
Feb 5 05, 17:48
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Nina,
Fran's idea is great - it's the ideal way for a poetry writer to sample prose writing. It can be quicker than writing a poem... If you do try - good luck. James. |
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| Guest_Nina_* |
Feb 5 05, 18:16
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Hi Fran and James
Thanks for the encouragement. I'll give it some thought. I'm not sure that I will find it quicker than writing a poem though. Nina |
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| Guest_Jox_* |
Feb 5 05, 18:24
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Hi Nina,
May I suggest that you take a look here... http://forums.mosaicmusings.net/cgi-bin....ry29802 James. |
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| Guest_Nina_* |
Feb 5 05, 18:50
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Hi James
Thanks for the link. I think I get what Lori is saying. The bit that made the most sense was what you said about disliking rules. I agree, rules restrict creativity too much. I enjoyed your microstories Nina |
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| Guest_Jox_* |
Feb 5 05, 19:21
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Thank you Nina.
Much appreciated. James. |
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