Does my story fit here?

[Hasimir Fenrig]

Hi all!

 

 

I discovered this community some two days ago and registered at once. I've finished my first story some weeks ago and posted in on nifty.

 

I would like some feedback whether this story is what is sought here. Especially, if the level of edition and proof reading is sufficient.

 

As a non-native speaker, I'm quite insecure about the quality of language that I used. I've already got some hints by readers that I'm using contractions too sparely, creating a very formal tone in dialogue sometimes. Moreover, I've got the impression that my punctuation is strictly following probabilistic principles. ^^

 

I just want to avoid to upload some "trash" and to annoy you.

 

You can find my story here: http://www.nifty.org...posites-attract

If the story is "appropriate", I'll chapterize and upload it on GA, of course.

Thanks in advance!

 

Best regards

 

Hasimir 'better safe than sorry' Fenrig

[Nephylim]

I think that it and you will fit in just fine. I haven't read the whole thing because I don't want to spoil it. If you are insecure about the grammar etc you can get an editor who can help a lot with that althouh from what I've read I don't think you need it.My advice.... go for it

[Renee Stevens]

I took a look at your story as well, I haven't read the whole thing yet, but look forward to doing so. Hope to see it start posting soon at GA as I think, as Nephy said, both it and you will fit in well.

[Lugh]

I've not looked at it.

 

However, so long as it follows our guidelines (see site help "on content") you should be ok. If people have a hard time reading it many of them will message you and let you know. Some will not, but such is life. If people like it they will review and tell you so. Take it one day at a time and you will be fine.

[Marzipan]

Hi all!

 

 

I discovered this community some two days ago and registered at once. I've finished my first story some weeks ago and posted in on nifty.

 

I would like some feedback whether this story is what is sought here. Especially, if the level of edition and proof reading is sufficient.

 

As a non-native speaker, I'm quite insecure about the quality of language that I used. I've already got some hints by readers that I'm using contractions too sparely, creating a very formal tone in dialogue sometimes. Moreover, I've got the impression that my punctuation is strictly following probabilistic principles. ^^

 

I just want to avoid to upload some "trash" and to annoy you.

 

You can find my story here: http://www.nifty.org...posites-attract

If the story is "appropriate", I'll chapterize and upload it on GA, of course.

Thanks in advance!

 

Best regards

 

Hasimir 'better safe than sorry' Fenrig

 

 

Hi there!

 

 

You can ask for editors help here if you feel you want someone looking over your story before posting. Try editor's corner.

 

I'm a non-native English writer as well and face some difficulties with the language, so it is not that big of a big deal. Just welcome aboard and have fun!

[Cia]

First, Welcome to GA! Use of idiomatic phrases in English is something that a lot of non-native speakers on here face. However, even within native English speakers you will find that use of phrases and flow based on speech pattern is very different. I'm much more concerned about the plot of a story and it's content to begin with. The rest can be helped with an editor. I actually work with a few people who are either English speakers from other countries or non-native speakers as their beta reader. It's different but I think it helps them as well as me to learn how things can be used differently. Your best way to find an editor on this site is to 1) put a request in the Editor's Corner, and 2)Post your story. I found my writers and the beta reader I use just by reading, reviewing and talking to those who have read/reviewed my own stories.

[Hasimir Fenrig]

Thank you very much for your feedback!

 

I've just submitted my story. Rien ne va plus... ^^

[jon-jon]

I just completed your story. You have nothing to worry about. Keep up the good work as I am looking forward to reading more.

[Hasimir Fenrig]

I just completed your story. You have nothing to worry about. Keep up the good work as I am looking forward to reading more.

 

Thanks for your kind feedback! ^^