Sam

*counts fingers* I tallied today how many times I've referenced this article in critiques...it's lucky number thirteen, today. XD

*high fives* Good article, Clau- it's really, really tough to figure out where to put things in and when they're just too much. [Shamelessly adding to the last paragraph,] you ...

I totally agree with Ari- if a character is one way at the beginning of the chapter, they had better stay that way during the death scene. They can become ...

*dances* VETREN'IY! OUTLINED! Ooh, Impster, I believe you need cake. ^_^ If I don't see them right away, tell me when you post- I absolutely must see this for myself.

Ah, merpeople! That's interesting- unique, certainly. ^_^ I don't know...posting everyday isn't the best idea, because the window for critiques is kind of narrow. People don't have a whole lot ...

I'd totally be a liar if I didn't say "movies and books", but I've been trying to wean myself off of them to get the really weird, good stuff. Not ...

There's nothing that'll make people want to read more than a high rating. Just the way people are- morbid thrill seekers. XD

Hmm...there is a book out that I have forgotten the title of- Patriot Battles, maybe? Very good; it goes through each of the battles thoroughly and has a section in ...

As long as there are speed bumps and conflict along the way, it'lll be grand. ^_^ It's the sugary Cinderalla stories where everyone falls in love without incident that don't ...

Just...don't describe body type, unless it's important to the story- like, you're trying to emphasize how a character is gross or something. But, if it's just for kicks, it's too ...

Princess of Persia, or something like that? *racks brain* I don't know...anyway, that story is absolutely the coolest thing since sliced bread. Or Guttersnipe, take your pick. Enjoy the apartment, ...

Ooh, it's awesome that they wrote you a semi-review, though- usually they don't do anything, it's just, "We didn't like it and refuse to tell you why", with smug expressions. ...

I only agree with like...seven. XD Granted, you've got to know the rules before you break them, but really- don't preach about the rules if you don't know them yourself. ...

Ooer, yes, good luck with editing- that's never any fun. ^_~ I'll be watching, too, and I wish you the best of luck.

Our poor Japanese host student thought there was a war on in the backyard...so, yeah. If it's not covered in English class, or something, other countries don't generally know about.