Crackerwriter

I'd like to make something absolutely crystal clear to readers, so that they are left in no doubt. I firmly believe that you will lose more authors, and will continue to do so, unless you start writing back to them and giving some encouragement, no matter whether they are the best writers or just beginners. I know, because I've been personally told by some authors, that they are sick of writing stories, just to see them posted, but without any comment or feedback. That's the biggest change we need around here. I'm done with muttering. I'M NOW SHOUTING IN THE HOPE THAT THERE ARE SOME READERS WITH A MODICUM OF INTELLIGENCE WHO WILL DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. You've already lost me. I'm going. How many more will it take before you change your attitudes?

noted. Your editing will still get done even if I'm not here.

Are we going to take turns? Did I actually say that?

Just as we suspected Patrick; zero response. Ok, I can see part of the problem here. The only people that can post replies here are members. Having said that, I would have thought, given the number of members we have now, that a few more, (and not just the same old faces), might have got off their backsides and at least posted some comment. But ok, those that may have read it and are not members, and so can't post comment, can still use their computers to EMAIL YOU, surely. Come on all you people out there who read these stories, STOP BEING OLD MEANIES. Authors need a bit of feedback to spur them on to better things. SO EXTRACT THAT DIGIT AND GET EMAILING AT LEAST will you? Shame on you all. Patrick, it's not the BEST story I've ever read, but it's a good start, and you should certainly carry on. (Even if it gives me many headaches to edit it.) So there, I've said my bit. I'll also say that I've done with writing unless I get more feedback than my very kindly few regulars. Those of you who thought that they could get away with it, well tough luck as far as I'm concerned.

Don't feel bad about this Patrick. He put you in an impossible position by telling you, so it's down to him not you. After all it wasn't you that was taking stuff was it? If it was in the UK, he would definitely be getting the sack for what he's done. A few illict "perks" although still strictly speaking illegal are often overlooked with an accompanying bolocking. If you're feeling uncomfortable about the whole thing then talk to your supervisor about it. She will at least appreciate your honesty and should hopefully have a sympathetic ear, if that will make things easier for you. Just don't let your own concience bother you.

I suspect because of the time difference I may be late with this, but Happy Birthday anyway! Have a good one! :king:

after all the replies, he'l be GREEN with envy!

Not TOO much cake though, for those of us who are diabetic! LOL. Have a great day! :king:

Good; just as hoped. Now all we have to hope is that his friend is ok too. See? Maybe someone was listening Umbathri? Who knows? The jury's still out as far as I'm concerned. I try and keep an open mind on that one. Please send more thanks and 'hugs' back to Anne for that one.

Let's all hope he pulls through fine, and that his injuries are minor :wacko: . Send our thanks back to "Anne" please Green.

My fault! I should never have sent it back to Patrick without making sure that it was in a publishable state! Patrick, being Patrick is keen for us to see what he can do; which, all things considered, is not an unreasonable thing. However, I should have been a lot more severe with my first edit and advised him of a few of the points Jamie raised. But hey, all things considered, it's not that bad a start. Let's not beat the guy TOO hard for trying at least. There are those that never make it that far. And yes, best that some critisism come from some of the fellow authors first. I'm not really an editor, as i can sometimes tell from my own published stuff, but I am trying to help. So if there's someone else who'd care to take on the job of second-edit, I'll happily plough through the raw stuff as it were, and get it in some form of readable state first! (Throws down glove as a challenge.) * * * * * * * * * * And anyway, shouldn't we have been posting comment in the Cafe, not the Library? (Smax wrists of all those who lead me into that trap.)

Actually both Ch 48 of LAFB and ch 18 of Little Bear are awaiting uploading to my site, and have been for a while. Where are you my webman? Chapters 49 of LAFB and 19 of LB are well under way. A big thank you to Robert, Lynne and Bill for their support, which is why they got ch48 of LAFB by email as a reward !

WoW! Two birthdays together? Happy Birthday to you as well Jota Jota 21 :king:

:king: Happy Birthday Pyro! Hope you're feeling loads better by now.