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by Raneth » Thu Feb 02, 2012 12:39 pm
I hope you don't mind a newbie offering some critique.
From a quick readthrough, I think one major problem with this story is your overuse of passive voice. In the first few paragraphs alone, you rely way too much on passive voice, and it gives the story a kind of boring feel.
For example:
"
Draco lead the herd to the watering hole as they followed reluctantly. His head was high and his mane was flapping in the breeze. Amber snorted in disgust. No one liked the idea of Draco being in charge, especially not Amber."
The use of "was" is a major clue that you're passive voice. This paragraph could easily be made active, like so:
"
His head held high and his mane flapping in the breeze, Draco lead the herd to the watering hole, most of the herd's members following reluctantly. Amber snorted in disgust. Obviously, no one liked the idea of Draco being in charge."
Keep an eye out for passive voice. It's not always bad, but when you over use it, it can ruin a story.
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by Ourpawprints » Fri Feb 03, 2012 6:20 am
thanks. I'll try to edit it
"You shout it out,
But I can't hear a word you say
I'm talking loud not saying much
I'm criticized but all your bullets ricochet
You shoot me down, but I get up
I'm bulletproof, nothing to lose
Fire away, fire away
Ricochet, you take your aim
Fire away, fire away
You shoot me down but I won't fall
I am titanium"
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by Ourpawprints » Fri Feb 03, 2012 9:15 am
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"You shout it out,
But I can't hear a word you say
I'm talking loud not saying much
I'm criticized but all your bullets ricochet
You shoot me down, but I get up
I'm bulletproof, nothing to lose
Fire away, fire away
Ricochet, you take your aim
Fire away, fire away
You shoot me down but I won't fall
I am titanium"
-David Guetta Titanium
Between school, my pets, homework, art and life I have not been able to get on cs often, so please don't be surprised if I'm not very active.
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by Ourpawprints » Sat Feb 04, 2012 10:00 am
bump
"You shout it out,
But I can't hear a word you say
I'm talking loud not saying much
I'm criticized but all your bullets ricochet
You shoot me down, but I get up
I'm bulletproof, nothing to lose
Fire away, fire away
Ricochet, you take your aim
Fire away, fire away
You shoot me down but I won't fall
I am titanium"
-David Guetta Titanium
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by Ourpawprints » Sun Feb 05, 2012 3:46 am
bump
"You shout it out,
But I can't hear a word you say
I'm talking loud not saying much
I'm criticized but all your bullets ricochet
You shoot me down, but I get up
I'm bulletproof, nothing to lose
Fire away, fire away
Ricochet, you take your aim
Fire away, fire away
You shoot me down but I won't fall
I am titanium"
-David Guetta Titanium
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by Ourpawprints » Tue Feb 07, 2012 4:37 pm
thanks. Lols been having writers block lately so I haven't added much.
"You shout it out,
But I can't hear a word you say
I'm talking loud not saying much
I'm criticized but all your bullets ricochet
You shoot me down, but I get up
I'm bulletproof, nothing to lose
Fire away, fire away
Ricochet, you take your aim
Fire away, fire away
You shoot me down but I won't fall
I am titanium"
-David Guetta Titanium
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