Story Embers | Emma Huckabee (Emma Starr) | Mentions https://storyembers.org/members/emma-starr/activity/mentions/ Activity feed mentioning Emma Huckabee (Emma Starr). Fri, 01 May 2026 19:29:48 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en 30 hourly 2 71d32f7c6f174c838371a3a8d702d32a K. A. Grey started the topic I'm Back? in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/activity/p/95051/ Wed, 22 Sep 2021 21:36:04 -0400 Hey, does anyone remember me…?  I’m not even sure if the people I used to know on here are still active anymore. 😂

However, tagging them anyway: @emma-starr @evelyn @eden-anderson @libby @the-fledgling-artist

For those I haven’t met yet, hi.  *waves*  I haven’t been on here for like 2 years? 3? But I wanted to get into the writing habit ag…[Read more]

]]> 0 952db09586b8aafd4d057554918ca4cc WisdomOfProse replied to the topic Any Camp Nano Poets? in the forum Poetry Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/80163/ Wed, 03 Jun 2020 01:14:50 -0400 @emma-starr
Hey! I am so sorry, I meant to respond a long time ago! Thank you so much for tagging me! Gee, I used to write not-so-very-good poetry, and haven’t actively tried in a long time.  (They say my prose, sounds very poetic, though…? Lol! :D) I love reading poetry, however, when I get the time for it. Unfortunately, I haven’t done…[Read more]

]]> 0 f805cecd2a8e46cce88652d4f315bdec Mel started the topic My Story (without a title) Chapter 1 first half in the forum Contemporary Fiction Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/80121/ Tue, 02 Jun 2020 03:01:32 -0400 @beth20 @devastate-lasting @arindown @emberynus-the-dragonslayer @eden-anderson @emma-starr @wolverinerm @chalice @claire-h @olivia @eitan @vic

Hey guys!

Yeah I know. I tagged like a billion people. LOL. But I want all of ya to read it! 🙂

If I didn’t tag you FEEL FREE to read and comment! (In fact, please do 🙂 )

(for all you who I told I w…[Read more]

]]> 0 d26770b74c270e01da5e4e09829f7720 Eden Anderson replied to the topic Any Camp Nano Poets? in the forum Poetry Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/80094/ Mon, 01 Jun 2020 21:01:07 -0400 @evelyn

Oh dear. I’m gone and made her mad.

*peers into the hole*

Listen, I’m sorry if I caused you distress!

Please do come out. I apologize!

*waits*

I have a cookie!

*sigh*

To be fair that was a rather abrupt question. And if you had asked me that same question, it’s more then likely my response would have been the same. 😬😂

@emma-starr…[Read more]

]]> 0 32a549be0a8ca748744a03066eb8cac9 Eden Anderson replied to the topic What Is YOUR Story About? in the forum Contemporary Fiction Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/80091/ Mon, 01 Jun 2020 19:59:18 -0400 @emma-starr Absolutely! I’ll let you know. 😊 Thanks for offering!

Aw, really?! I took piano lessons when I was younger but I quit after about a year and never took it up again. I kind of wish I would have kept going…

Currently, I don’t play any instruments, but I’m hoping to learn the guitar! And I’d really, really, really love to play the…[Read more]

]]> 0 f95b2d492286c887458a02aad0bfe314 Melody replied to the topic What Is YOUR Story About? in the forum Contemporary Fiction Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/80037/ Sun, 31 May 2020 03:04:24 -0400 @beth20 @devastate-lasting @arindown @emberynus-the-dragonslayer @eden-anderson @emma-starr @wolverinerm @chalice

Everybody!

I’ve finished the first half of chapter 1 of my story. I’ll post it as another topic and tag ya’lls in it.

Please, comment and give tips. I wanna make sure it sounds good before I get to far into the writing. (I’m sure y…[Read more]

]]> 0 33138d17465c4d72696034a112ba526e Melody replied to the topic What Is YOUR Story About? in the forum Contemporary Fiction Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/79962/ Fri, 29 May 2020 22:25:59 -0400 @eden-anderson

Hey! Thanks for starting this topic! Super awesome! 🙂 (And it really got me thinking)

Your story sounds so intriguing. And sad. I can definitely tell that it’s going to be very well written :).

@wolverinerm

It eats my posts like ALL the time so I have gotten into the habit of copying what I have written so that just in case it…[Read more]

]]> 0 ba6c334d7b426559a6b7fc992c52fe28 Arindown replied to the topic What Is YOUR Story About? in the forum Contemporary Fiction Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/79938/ Fri, 29 May 2020 19:13:38 -0400 @emma-starr

Yes! Someone else who doesn’t think action is a necessary for a heartfull story (what’s heartfull anyway?😆 I think I just made it up).

I have that discussion all the time with my brother. When I watched LOTR I loved Frodo’s story, and my very favorite part of the whole movie was when Boromir died.😭 But, my brother was convinced tha…[Read more]

]]> 0 d8d0680b2d517337ff4bdae5fbc0d314 Arindown replied to the topic What Is YOUR Story About? in the forum Contemporary Fiction Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/79936/ Fri, 29 May 2020 19:04:59 -0400 @eden-anderson @wolverinerm @beth20 @chalice @devastate-lasting @emberynus-the-dragonslayer @emma-starr

Sooo…now that we’ve all got to hear a little about each-other’s stories, I was wondering if everyone would like to share some of their characters?😊

Tell us what they look like, why you like them, personality, strength/weaknesses, and mayb…[Read more]

]]> 0 68e152c1829505514e31a6c8cc0ebf05 Eden Anderson replied to the topic What Is YOUR Story About? in the forum Contemporary Fiction Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/79883/ Thu, 28 May 2020 23:39:13 -0400 @devastate-lasting Well, you know what they say…better late then never! Welcome to the party! 😀

Ooh, your story sounds VERY mysterious and fun! Also scary. 😄

 

@emma-starr Aww, thanks, friend! 😍 I’m hoping it will turn out good. *fingers-crossed*

Ooh, really? What instrument(s) do you play?!

YOU’RE STORY SOUND LIKE ABSOLUTE GOLD. (I was…[Read more]

]]> 0 22909da03e0e78ba5f1be0e2e6e3c20d Arindown replied to the topic What Is YOUR Story About? in the forum Contemporary Fiction Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/79868/ Thu, 28 May 2020 20:36:10 -0400 @devastate-lasting Ohhh, your story sounds like something by brothers would like. Are you leaning toward action/adventure?

Also, you said you have a story that you’re not sure is “fantasy.” I have one too. It’s in a totally different world, and different time, with different animals and things, but there is no magic/power stuff at all. Would it s…[Read more]

]]> 0 40448ff00318ae79b79f21029b8ee8c8 Eden Anderson replied to the topic Any Camp Nano Poets? in the forum Poetry Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/79703/ Tue, 26 May 2020 20:17:14 -0400 Just barging right in to say a few things.

Firstly, @emma-starr your story sounds AMAZING. So sweet and precious and adorable and just plain wonderful!!! 😍 (*inserts shameless plug* You should come join the Contemporary Fiction group…pleaseeee?!  😄)

Secondly, @evelyn 51 just keeps on getting better and better. 😭❤️ Please do write that blog…[Read more]

]]> 0 43cdac7f75addf9390903dfb067dbc97 Evelyn replied to the topic Any Camp Nano Poets? in the forum Poetry Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/79604/ Mon, 25 May 2020 16:39:08 -0400 @emma-starr Awww thanks Emma. THAT IS THE GOAL lol

And boy your book’s theme is so amazing. That’s something that I know a lot of people need. Don’t stop writing it, okay? <3

5,000 words!! CoNgRaTs

THAT’S AMAZING

*showers you in happy green leaves for confetti*

]]> 0 29a8d40189ebe22f89e2d6c2257ff82c Evelyn replied to the topic Any Camp Nano Poets? in the forum Poetry Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/79496/ Fri, 22 May 2020 16:42:38 -0400 @emma-starr Okay…. I’m back. Here we go. *clears throat nervously* (THIS STORY IS SO HARD TO SUMMARIZE)

(actually I have that problem with all my stories 😆 *pity laughs*)

51.

The story is about Zebulun, a rising college student, who simply wants to get out of the poor side of town he grew up in and get away from his dad who he has never…[Read more]

]]> 0 9c49b9225f6e476e74166cff5c3f75b9 Evelyn replied to the topic Any Camp Nano Poets? in the forum Poetry Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/79486/ Fri, 22 May 2020 14:26:45 -0400 @emma-starr Oh okay, good to know! I will send it there instead. *salutes* …The question is… who did I send a email too then?? *gulps* O.o

Ah no problem. I’ve gotten over the loss now. 😉 I can rewrite the introduction. It will be good practice! 😀

*waves hands mysteriously*

I will be back…

 

]]> 0 751d578d75fa0d981dde5a21c3619167 Evelyn replied to the topic Any Camp Nano Poets? in the forum Poetry Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/79208/ Sun, 17 May 2020 21:50:26 -0400 @emma-starr

Heyo! Sorry this reply is so fashionably late. 😛

I was out of town all week – at the beach actually so also kinda not sorry. 😉

Ahhhh I can’t wait. I’ll send you that email right now.

Hmm. What do you want to know about 51? 😉 My mind is all jumbled right now and I can’t remember if I’ve told you the plot or really anything before…[Read more]

]]> 0 4baa65a70813c3e9a1f62469b1a69a8a Livi Ryddle replied to the topic Does anyone want to read this slightly depressing poem? in the forum Poets https://storyembers.org/activity/p/78812/ Sun, 10 May 2020 14:26:30 -0400 @urwen-starial

(Wow, I’m late to this thread…) This poem pretty muchly sums up how I’ve been feeling lately.

As everyone else has said, I have no negative critique. And I totally understand the “not 100% comfortable to share personal poems”… But I’m happy you felt strong enough to share it 🙂

Um… other than those couple thoughts, I don’t…[Read more]

]]> 0 7409739144d7f0bf81ef39bc81b1ea52 Evelyn replied to the topic Any Camp Nano Poets? in the forum Poetry Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/78494/ Wed, 06 May 2020 23:18:10 -0400 @emma-starr Is that even a question? uh YES again. 😆

Snippets are one of my favorite things everrr (((:

]]> 0 c4740b45cc84ea81b7a15b83f4ef5257 Evelyn replied to the topic Any Camp Nano Poets? in the forum Poetry Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/78438/ Wed, 06 May 2020 16:42:55 -0400 @emma-starr uh YES.

That sounds so sweet. I love the fact that the club is full of elderly folk. Also North Carolina is one of the most beautiful places, so you’ve got that going for you. <3 <3 😉

*reads it again*

Wow.

Seriously that sounds amazing. Refreshing and lovely.

]]> 0 54a2abc476b4f32b251693fc357ea213 Evelyn replied to the topic Any Camp Nano Poets? in the forum Poetry Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/78425/ Wed, 06 May 2020 15:36:34 -0400 @emma-starr Sounds like my life. 😉

Am I allowed to ask about the story you are writing? Maybe the genre? Or the setting? Or something about the characters?

]]> 0 efe821d9db50e2ef586cd3f39ac42172 Evelyn replied to the topic Any Camp Nano Poets? in the forum Poetry Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/78278/ Tue, 05 May 2020 14:31:15 -0400 @emma-starr Oooh good to know. 😆

This means you have started on the harder, more risky, but more exciting and more rewarding path. Isn’t it fun? 😉

]]> 0 38cd7c43b9b0bc6f8f4476645608f7dc Evelyn replied to the topic Any Camp Nano Poets? in the forum Poetry Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/78219/ Mon, 04 May 2020 18:51:24 -0400 @emma-starr Wow, that’s fantastic! I bet it’s amazing. 🙂

]]> 0 bba78adb43d96a4f82b9badef5742bf0 Evelyn replied to the topic Any Camp Nano Poets? in the forum Poetry Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/78207/ Mon, 04 May 2020 13:10:42 -0400 @emma-starr How did it go? (:

]]> 0 208d8affdb4d2c263edaad7ce5acee03 Naiya Dyani replied to the topic Any Camp Nano Poets? in the forum Poetry Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/77392/ Tue, 14 Apr 2020 00:38:15 -0400 @emma-starr I do poetry, too, but I’m a lot like Cassandra–I usually do novels and short stories. I do get a spark of poetic inspiration from time to time, though. 😉 Good luck with the writing this month! 😀

]]> 0 5089c7e61f8a7df63b6b0278b1228fbe Eden Anderson replied to the topic Any Camp Nano Poets? in the forum Poetry Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/77389/ Tue, 14 Apr 2020 00:13:11 -0400 @emma-starr I’m not a poet by any stretch of the imagination but I think it’s awesome that you’re doing to Camp NaNo and I’d love to be buddies! 😊 Best of luck on this new adventure!! I hope it’s lots of fun. ☀️

]]> 0 45d60b188666433e9a367f540ff86c04 Cassandra Hamm replied to the topic Any Camp Nano Poets? in the forum Poetry Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/77384/ Mon, 13 Apr 2020 21:44:20 -0400 @emma-starr hey, thanks for tagging me! I do write poetry sometimes, but I mostly do novels and short stories, so when I do something like Camp NaNo, it’s usually for that. Most of my poems are emotion vomit and processing during emotionally stressful times 😛 anyway, I don’t think I can really answer your question, but thanks for thinking of me! <3

]]> 0 677f0b354e590ee35f2dde6ae1de7e11 Evelyn replied to the topic Any Camp Nano Poets? in the forum Poetry Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/77375/ Mon, 13 Apr 2020 20:40:25 -0400 @emma-starr

*facepalm* Me too girl. It feels pathetic sometimes when I think about it haha. xD

Ey coolio.(:

]]> 0 999f9406a0dbffaa8cd143dc8f9a1aea Evelyn replied to the topic Any Camp Nano Poets? in the forum Poetry Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/77344/ Mon, 13 Apr 2020 13:58:45 -0400 @emma-starr Wow, that is very similar! I love filling up notebooks by my bedside with images and poetry.(:

Walking is such a good thing for a person, mentally, creatively, spiritually, and haha physically of course.

It’s *double-checks* EvvieGrace! Can’t wait to befriend you over there. 😉

]]> 0 6e543ce9d1d746b7ad32d9eff5b86897 Evelyn replied to the topic Any Camp Nano Poets? in the forum Poetry Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/77337/ Mon, 13 Apr 2020 13:18:14 -0400 @emma-starr I’d have to agree with Sir Leeds word goals are hard for writing poetry. I’ve tried and it was hard! The idea behind NaNoWriMo for novel writing is getting the story down in a huge messy chunk and it works well for that, but poetry has such a large emphasis on the right amount of words. Not to many, often very few. And an emphasis on…[Read more]

]]> 0 51b419c311421b7b045f78a5d9228407 Livi Ryddle replied to the topic Writing free verse poems in the forum Poets https://storyembers.org/activity/p/77330/ Mon, 13 Apr 2020 02:53:07 -0400 @emma-starr Thanks! I had a ridiculously fun time writing it XD

*nods thoughtfully* Aah, I see! Yeah, that’s all helpful! I’ll see if I can work some poetic wording and sounds in 😀 Thank you!!

]]> 0 414539867bf6579479d519b3eaff2b31 Sir Leeds replied to the topic Any Camp Nano Poets? in the forum Poetry Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/77304/ Sun, 12 Apr 2020 01:02:24 -0400 Hey @emma-starr, I can’t say I’ve ever attempted a word count goal as a poet. To me, word count goals aren’t bad for prose writers so long as they’re editing too, but for poets, the closest thing to NaNoWriMo I’ve heard of is the poem-a-day challenge (where you try to write one poem every day for a month). Poetry is a different beast than prose…[Read more]

]]> 0 d07f52bc8a3d4b58dacf5b5e1406323b Evelyn replied to the topic I NEED YOUR HELP! ANSWER THESE 4 QUESTIONS!! in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/76669/ Wed, 25 Mar 2020 15:00:42 -0400 @emma-starr I’m afraid I’m gonna repeat a lot of the same answers these other peeps have said… sounds like you’re getting a lot of the same opinions, but oh well, here are mine and I’ll try to keep them short. 😛

1. “Should?” Not necessarily a required or needed thing, but I don’t think they straight up shouldn’t, and I think that it is a good…[Read more]

]]> 0 edcab71a596b9eac9ce22113b1242488 Evelyn replied to the topic Fresh Poems! in the forum Poetry Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/76668/ Wed, 25 Mar 2020 14:44:10 -0400 @emma-starr Lovely my friend. I adore the image of the galaxies stored behind eyes. <3

]]> 0 040af03404a4c0500a87d75a8a2c5589 Kate Flournoy replied to the topic I NEED YOUR HELP! ANSWER THESE 4 QUESTIONS!! in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/76596/ Mon, 23 Mar 2020 18:57:03 -0400 Great discussion, @emma-starr.

1. Do you believe Christians should read secular literature (literature produced by non-believers)? Why or why not?

Yes. As long as you read with discernment, pondering the worldviews being presented and comparing them against the Bible, there is much encouragement and beauty and excellence to be found in even…[Read more]

]]> 0 2bb142637aadf691b93449318c7c9508 Coralie replied to the topic Gail Carson Levine in the forum Rillumen's Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/75388/ Tue, 03 Mar 2020 01:12:33 -0400 @emma-starr I read Dave at Night a looonng time ago, but it was one of the first realisitc/historical fiction books I ever read and truly enjoyed. So, it’s kind of special to me for that. Unfortunately, I don’t own that one, though! And I’ve never found a copy of The Wish, so that is one of the few I haven’t read!

Dave at Night isn’t like her o…[Read more]

]]> 0 e88dcd5cec8d3947b3dd104b446fb2ba Chalice posted an update: @dekreel @evelyn @cassandraia @eden-anderson @emma-starr Hey, […] https://storyembers.org/activity/p/75003/ Wed, 26 Feb 2020 15:10:19 -0400 @dekreel @evelyn @cassandraia @eden-anderson @emma-starr
Hey, just letting y’all know that I tagged you for the Ten Things That Make Me Happy tag. 🙂
Ten Things That Make Me Happy! 🙂

]]> 9 c761a78a1f38a17d6dc0624e1f110c28 Coralie replied to the topic Gail Carson Levine in the forum Rillumen's Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/73135/ Wed, 05 Feb 2020 23:13:45 -0400 @emma-starr Sooo, I’m late to the party…but I LOVE GCL!! She is one of my childhood favorite authors!!! <3 Ella Enchanted is classic, of course, and one of her very best works. But I’m also a pretty huge fan of The Two Princesses of Bamarre. <3 Actually, I have a whole shelf full of her books XD There are only a few of them I haven’t re…[Read more]

]]> 0 5744f9d80e10425dbba65db073b9aaa1 The Fledgling Artist replied to the topic Critique For The Fledgling Poet? in the forum Poetry Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/72034/ Sat, 25 Jan 2020 20:10:41 -0400 *sneezes on the accumulated dust particles*
Apparently I’ve gone a year without posting any more poems to be brutally roasted critiqued. The original two were fairly atrocious, so hopefully, none of y’all will be too shocked to find that these new poems aren’t much better. 🤣

I still have a ton to learn, and meter still baffles me, but I think I…[Read more]

]]> 0 bfe70293f5ab6715322ae1cddb67f133 Libby replied to the topic Stuck with a story...and not sure what to do next. in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/69763/ Fri, 22 Nov 2019 06:26:27 -0400 @evelyn @wisdomofprose @h-jones @emma-starr

First off, you guys made me cry!  Wow… thank you so much for welcoming me back like this <3 Life’s been hectic and I’ve missed you all so much, but it’s been like a barrier came up between me and writing and I didn’t come here for a while.  So thank you – it’s so good to see you guys, too!! &…[Read more]

]]> 0 d72f377dfd21d8b0c923a0c785b00a3b Libby started the topic Stuck with a story...and not sure what to do next. in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/69669/ Thu, 21 Nov 2019 06:15:03 -0400 Hi guys,

I’ve never been much of a fiction writer, but a while ago, I started up a story that I never finished.  I was wondering if any of you all would care to take a look at it and help me out a bit with knowing how to improve and figuring our where to go from here.  There are only 3 1/2 chapters so far…and they’re not long 🙂

I’ll just t…[Read more]

]]> 0 79b65613bdd395283fad61a0a3869355 Coralie replied to the topic Word War VII in the forum Word Wars https://storyembers.org/activity/p/68559/ Mon, 11 Nov 2019 03:11:38 -0400 Don’t forget to submit your points!

Go, Rillumen, Go! We got this, guys! Tonight’s the deadline, so get in those last few words and submit those word counts!

@pookiemonster Man, those donuts were good!! Thanks!!…[Read more]

]]> 0 7d3df65abfc9e36ec713e08f621555b9 Violet replied to the topic Word War VII in the forum Word Wars https://storyembers.org/activity/p/68099/ Tue, 05 Nov 2019 14:42:38 -0400 GO Rillumen!  This time we’ll write! Or at least try, lol 🖊️

I have faith in you. But more importantly, I have motivational doughnuts! ヽ(ᵔᗜᵔ)ﾉ🍩 🍩 🍩 🍩…[Read more]

]]> 0 0ac7d03ca1198afebe106eb39bb4c6dd K. A. Grey started the topic Blogging Advice in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/67029/ Tue, 15 Oct 2019 18:58:58 -0400 Hello, fellow writers!  I’m probably the zillionth person on here asking for tips about blogging, but here I am.  I’ve thought about starting a blog for awhile now, but now I think I might have the courage to finally try.  😬

So, without further ado, a few questions for you bloggers:

  • How can you gain followers and keep them interested?

    • <…

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]]> 0 5b135479ff8b07013c4c6418dd8a35c9 K. A. Grey replied to the topic Silly poems! ;P in the forum Poetry Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/67028/ Tue, 15 Oct 2019 18:32:11 -0400 @emma-starr  Thank you!  I’m following yours by the way. 😉

That’s a great idea!  There’s probably other writers out there who want blogging advice too.  *scurries off to start thread*

]]> 0 e90ca6b2ab8a148e7ff50037394c0280 Sir Leeds replied to the topic A Poem for the CONTEST! in the forum Poetry Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/66901/ Mon, 14 Oct 2019 13:06:26 -0400 Hi @emma-starr,

So glad to hear that our feedback has been helpful to you! Can’t wait to see the next draft of this poem. And here’s the poem you asked for. Like I said earlier, Story Embers turned it down mostly because it wasn’t embellished enough, but I really didn’t want this one to be overly embellished. I liked the straightforward language…[Read more]

]]> 0 26081bd214017b1b2f58c26994499e18 Violet replied to the topic Word war #6 in the forum Word Wars https://storyembers.org/activity/p/66615/ Wed, 09 Oct 2019 01:30:03 -0400 I saw that no Rillumen members had responded yet so I thought I’d go ahead and tag y’all just in case anyone missed it.

I’ve spent moke time baking so far this week than writing.¯_(ツ)_/¯     I will definitely try to wring a couple of hundred words out of tonight though. Does anyone have a word goal for this week?…[Read more]

]]> 0 cf8ef2f929db1c764ca25e6547063812 K. A. Grey replied to the topic A Poem for the CONTEST! in the forum Poetry Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/66598/ Tue, 08 Oct 2019 19:02:50 -0400 @emma-starr I think it’s lovely.   I think you have some great images in there, but you could, as @sir-leeds said, “embellish” it a bit.  For example, try not to use trite expressions.  We know that winter is grey and cold, now let us see it in a new way.  So instead of saying the tea is cold, you could say it has “lost its warmth, lost its sou…[Read more]

]]> 0 bb2d230d8032e38dbfb6a7a883e46d85 Evelyn replied to the topic A Poem for the CONTEST! in the forum Poetry Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/66590/ Tue, 08 Oct 2019 17:58:10 -0400 @emma-starr I love it!

However, like @sir-leeds said, Story Embers has a very particular style they like and I have my own style and you have yours.  *shrugs*  I’m not sure what to tell you. 😛

]]> 0 172c526b6a9ed92748c1f204481c7635 Sir Leeds replied to the topic A Poem for the CONTEST! in the forum Poetry Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/66573/ Tue, 08 Oct 2019 13:09:02 -0400 Hi @emma-starr,
<p style=”text-align: left;”>Okay, I can kind of see your theme now. Hmm…alright, these are just my thoughts, so take them or leave them, but I think that if your goal is to portray healing over the course of a year, you could experiment with the narrator struggling with an actual physical ailment that either gets better over the…[Read more]

]]> 0 3183a40e67076433c59e3074862ea2ad Sir Leeds replied to the topic A Poem for the CONTEST! in the forum Poetry Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/66542/ Mon, 07 Oct 2019 23:43:56 -0400 Hi @emma-starr,

There are some good lines here. I especially enjoyed:

“It isn’t so heavy

When it’s quiet.”

And “The limp leaves are still dripping

In the after-silence.”

 

It seems like this poem is trying to show mood changes through the seasons. Is that right? If so, you seem to be doing well at showing instead of telling and engaging the…[Read more]

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