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Re: Is literary theory ruining the study of English Literature?

Erica Cresswell — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 00:12:07 -0000

Would love to hear more of your thoughts on this subject.

Re: Is literary theory ruining the study of English Literature?

Andrew Tsuchiya — Thu, 25 Dec 2014 05:57:57 -0000

Literary Theory is not the same as Literary Criticism.

Re: Sight: flash fiction

Erica Cresswell — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:32:46 -0000

I emailed you Nicole. I changed it quite a bit.

Re: Sight: flash fiction

Nicole Rivera — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:56:51 -0000

E-mail away! that would be great - blogwithnv@gmai.com

Re: Sight: flash fiction

Erica Cresswell — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:54:22 -0000

Nicole. I reworked the story completely and I'm submitting it to something. It now has a decisive ending. I can email you the new version if you like.

Re: Bookstore

Erica Cresswell — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 22:46:01 -0000

Thanks for the reply Randy. What do you mean exactly by good entry points for emotional detail, etc? Just curious.

Re: Bookstore

Randy — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 22:14:26 -0000

This is nice, with a lot of good entry points for emotional details, memories and the like. Being a fan of second-hand book stores--especially the antiquated book stores--I have a strong sense of what you're writing.

With the lines: "He closes his eyes and takes a few steps forward and runs his hands along a row of books. He loves the tactile sense." I would love to know what is going through Jeremy's head, where does he go with his eyes closed. Physical touch is so intimate that whatever comes from this should be deeply personal.

Looking forward to more.

Re: Rejected! Women’s magazine doesn’t want article about pedophilia? I just wanted feeback.

Erica Cresswell — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 16:39:45 -0000

I'm not totally clear on this comment @crazykittylady. Who is the "he"? Obviously this piece was ridiculous to submit to a women's writing contest I really just wanted feedback. When I submit next I'll submit something appropriate.

Re: Rejected! Women’s magazine doesn’t want article about pedophilia? I just wanted feeback.

Sara — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 04:45:18 -0000

What he's saying is that women like to pretend that only deserving victims are abused. Since society sees children as undeserving of blame, it breaks the realities we're spoon-fed to believe.

Re: Postmodernism Blues

Erica Cresswell — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:59:52 -0000

Thanks. Part of me wants to do a research piece and the other part says "do something productive!" Here was my tweet regarding the topic:

Erica Cresswell ‏@Ericatweetheart

So I'm writing about the horrible gooey evilness that is #postmodernism and wondering if that is just spreading the infection further.

Re: Postmodernism Blues

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 07:17:12 -0000

So what, why should I believe you, is this fact or your opinion :-)
Nicely done EC

Re: The Low-Rise jean trend

Erica Cresswell — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 14:07:49 -0000

Thanks for your comment. Sorry for the month long delay in reply. I never liked low-rise (clearly). It's not that I am extremely conservative I guess I am just sort of one of those females who prefers comfort over well non-comfort. I personally never felt attractive in low-rise jeans. I am possibly too self-critical you're right.

I do think the low-rise jean trend is on the way out. Isn't style always circular (don't slay me on this I don't know a lot about these things)? It seems to me that everything comes back around full circle eventually. What do you think?

Re: The Low-Rise jean trend

Martina — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 15:27:39 -0000

Oh and for the record no one creates fashion. It creates itself on the streets. Designers simply caught on the fact that many people were wearing vintage 70's high rise jeans, and turning 80's very high rise jeans into cut offs. They don't really have any say in what the folks want.
And peopel didn't look all that bad in low waist skinnies. Even if they weren't thin. Its just time for a change. All fashions are good, and all fashions are elegant. I have seen people look gorgeous in every kind of fashion.

Re: The Low-Rise jean trend

Martina — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 15:19:37 -0000

I liked low rise jeans for a time. i even wore thongs with the band showing over my hip. I really have no trouble showing my body. But enough is enough. I am DONE and DONE with them. Things need to change. I love the new high rise. Its nice not to have to yank the stupid things up all day long. High rise jeans make legs look long, and waists look small. Thats a plus for me.
But the real deal is this; Ypou need to understand that a new style is just like a new haircut. it brings the eye to all the details of your figure. Just accept the fact that everyone feels "ugly" in a new trend at first, and don't feel bad about it. Its just your eye adjusting. Bigger or smaller I can see you are a plenty attractive girl, and you don't need to see yourself in a negative light like that. Its not you looking bad. Its just an adjustment to a new proportion. So if and when the next new thing happens, remember that, please. And never tell yourself you are anything but pretty.

Re: Regional item or industry (Write on Edge)

Yvonne Salvatierra — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 01:01:58 -0000

I would imagine learning to do this, to be extremely daunting. But at least there was Subway! :)

Re: Regional item or industry (Write on Edge)

cait — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 00:39:01 -0000

Sounds like tough work (I'm very bad at canoeing, but that's pretty different, isn't it?)! But nice writing. Mm, for Subway! :)

Re: Regional item or industry (Write on Edge)

USNessie — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 00:08:09 -0000

I am scared to death of kayaks.

Re: Regional item or industry (Write on Edge)

Patricia — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 11:22:26 -0000

My hubby is always talking about us going kayaking. Have to say, this piece makes me less inclined. LOL I think that means you did a good job. =D
http://bit.ly/NYFUhc

Re: A dialogue – fiction. (Write on Edge)

Erica Cresswell — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 11:21:14 -0000

Thanks. I was wondering why the guy was more alive than the girl. Just curious. Any ideas?

Re: A dialogue – fiction. (Write on Edge)

Erica Cresswell — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 11:19:52 -0000

Yes a crappy situation indeed. I'm glad it seemed real. Thanks.

Re: A dialogue – fiction. (Write on Edge)

Erica Cresswell — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 11:18:54 -0000

I do need help on the broken dialogue and the "says" you're totally right. I will work on it. Yes I was going for awkwardness! I'm glad it came across. Thanks for commenting.

Re: A dialogue – fiction. (Write on Edge)

Paul — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 11:17:48 -0000

Nicely done. I think we've all had conversations like this that end in awkward silence. The characters come alive, though the man/ boy more than the girl/woman.

Re: Moving the Princess

Erica Cresswell — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 11:16:14 -0000

Thanks for the feedback. I don't know why but I really like writing about girls. I think everything in fiction has some place in "reality" right? Like drawing on characteristics of people you know and imagining their motives, etc. I'm glad you liked it.

Re: A dialogue – fiction. (Write on Edge)

Shelton Keys Dunning — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 18:56:40 -0000

Aw, too bad so sad. I knew a David who was just like that. Made this more real. Nicely done!

Re: A dialogue – fiction. (Write on Edge)

Patricia — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 19:20:35 -0000

You captured the awkwardness quite well. My only crit is the broken dialogue and the I say. I think you could have left it was a block of dialogue or interjected some body movements to highten the tension.