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"rhymes with orange."
# Statistics
Favourites: 309; Deviations: 74; Watchers: 32
Watching: 309; Pageviews: 15365; Comments Made: 1245; Friends: 309
# Comments
Comments: 184
I'll be going through all your stuff, so there may be one or two more. You write very well, and that is impressive of itself. Too many people these days write without writing well.
But even your comments seem well written. This is a commendable thing, since it shows respect for yourself, for your medium, and--in the case of comments--respect for those you communicate with. It is professional, and that is very important in a world where such things are becoming more and more disdained.
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I believe in putting 200% of my effort into my writing. Unfortunately, school gets in the way sometimes, but I write as often as possible regardless. Thank you for the wonderful compliments. I don't feel my writing deserves such praise.
Your comments are equally so! It is a nice change of pace, have to admit. I feel the need to dumb down my comments with my friends or others my age. I wish that writing wasn't so disdained. It seems a waste of talent at times. Who knows how many would-be writers would have elevated above and beyond what they dreamed was possible?
Again, thank you for the sincere comments. I truly appreciate it.
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Thank you for the 
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This is a standard apocalyptic sci-fi concept: the loss of some extremely valuable item. Here, the sun. But you went on to do three things with this piece.
First, you made the sun stay right where it is. The government removed the sun, but it wasn't really gone. This makes the story more believable, because, without the sun, the earth would not be able to sustain life. Science fiction rarely deviates from scientific truths, surprising as that may sound.
Second, you gave the sun symbolism. It's mentioned as a source of light and hope. By giving it such a simple yet powerful affect, you fully involve the significance of the discovery that the sun still exists with the continuation of the human race.
Third, you redeemed a character the protagonist hated without forgiving or disallowing their human flaws. This builds a more real aspect of both the protagonist and their relative, by showing that both are still human. Family is the hardest thing to deal with, because you are always a part of them, whether you love them or not. Here, you show that both may be felt at once.
Thank you for writing such a well-devised piece and offering it to the public.
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I have to say that I appreciate this. I left dA for a while because I was disillusioned. Too many people said my stories lacked dialogue and then said it lacked detail when I put what I thought they meant by dialogue in. The meaning of the various stories went unheard because of that. And I left, thinking I could never become great like every other writer on dA or on bookshelves around the world. So, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. You proved that someone sees the symbolism and my efforts and doesn't let it go to waste. I know my skills are intermediate at best; I am young, after all. Still, people noted how improbable it was or how it seemed stupid, etc. I just...Thank you!
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You're eighteen, if your profile's right. Nowadays, people won't take your writing seriously for a few more years unless it's something blatantly pandering to main-stream kids or you've got extreme connections. Even in last generation, it was rare for a kid to start out with writing so young. Stephen King started at nineteen, and did so sort of recklessly. I wish I had that level of drive, but wouldn't advise it nowadays.
Never let anyone question your talent unless they've proven their own quality in the field they challenge you in. And don't give the audience what they want if it will cheapen your story. You'll regret it later.
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That's true. Editors and publishers take what they think will sell, not for quality. Usually, at least.
I will never cheapen my work for their happiness. Never again. Thank you for the advice.
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Many thanks for the favourite on "Nothing but Beauty." I appreciate the support!
~Teague
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Thank you for add me to your list of friends and for the fav+ very much 
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Thank you for the favourite on "Life Stood Still."
~Teague
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Whoa.... thanks for all the faves on letting go!
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Thank you for the favorites on "The life of a Snowflake in June" and "Eagles Hunting and Hunting Eagles." I appreciate the support.
~Teague
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heyy, check out some of my work if you want. thanks (:
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I think this is the first time I've been asked by someone to look at their gallery. Huh.
I went through your gallery. It's well thought out. You have a lot of good ideas, and I like your choice of perspective in most of your pieces. Be careful with word choice and spelling, though. The little things may seem little, but when you're missing them, they can cause big trouble.
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okay, makes sense. thanks mate
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thanks for the faves =]
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Thanks very much for adding me to your watch list!
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Thank you for the favorite on "Teague-Drydan."
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How could it reflect badly on you? You are who you are. Not perfect, but close enough for now. And improving on it daily.
No matter how dark today is, you can look back on it tomorrow and laugh. That is what it is to be human.
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Seems a bit narcissistic, I think. And thank you for the compliment, but I am no where near perfect. ...and seem to be backsliding of late
Maybe not "tomorrow," but, yeah. I hope.
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Isn't that the Christian goal? Be imitators of Christ: Strive for perfection. It just happens to be a sliding scale. So it's easier on us.
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Yes, but no matter how we strive for it we will always come up short. only by god's grace do we achieve it.
lol. yesh! perfection made easy: the sliding rule
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Thank you for the favorite on "Somebody has Died."
~Teague
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Eh, first? Really? Oops, how'd that happen?
Lol! Welcome to dA, then, and I hope you enjoy it here.
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When i got on this morning, i went into shock. thank you sooooo much for all the comments, the faves and the watch!
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You are step one in my "Watch the 3EyesClub" mission. Or two, I guess, since I was watching before the club started.
I try to make it a point to look at everything a person's done before watching them, but I haven't touched your long pieces yet. They'll come soon, I just haven't had the sit time yet.
You've got a lot of good stuff. You're young, so of course there's room for improvement. But really only spelling and grammar. Both improve(hopefully) with practice. You've got talent, to be sure, so I'm sure you can only get better.
I look forward to seeing what you have in store.
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LOL I am honored! Seriously, I am.
Thanks.... I usually don't have enough time/patience to WRITE the longer pieces, but when i get seriously wrecked or I have an english paper I'm supposed to be writing, I'll do ANYTHING to procrastinate. Including clean my room, which means I'm desperate
Thanks..... Both usually stink because I rush/don't care as much, but I am really really working on it. Partially because I need to bring my English grade up, heheh....
Thank you so much!
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Thanks so much for the
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Uh, yeah ... about that. Just don't mind the comment too much. April first is my inhibition-free day, and I didn't check myself for creep factor until after I'd posted.
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No problem at all with me...I'd much rather have random blurbs than canned statements...no matter how left field they get! Hehehe! Thanks again!
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Thank you for the favorite on "Cinnamon Stripes."
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Thank you very much for adding me to your watch, I really appreciate it! I will have some really cool stuff up finally next week!
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Take your time. It took me almost four years to get around to starting to post. And I still don't post often.
I'm sure it'll be worth the wait when it arrives.
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