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BreakingCastles

wrote 1 day ago

The basic stuff. You?

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RainbowWaffleMonster

wrote 1 day ago

Hi!
I was wondering if you'd consider looking at Either of my books?
Both are realitively new and I'm terrible at grammar and spelling and I noticed you put well thought out detailed Critique
Please comment on Shackels of a Demon or Stolen Love?
Either one that you find more interesting
If you can't I understand

http://inkpop.com/projects/66700/shackels-of-a-demon/
http://inkpop.com/projects/67832/stolen-love/

Thanks so much! :D
~ Your Friendly Neighborhood Waffle Monster! ~

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lashestoashes

wrote 2 days ago

You really didn't. It was constructive. In fact, it wasn't half as critical as I would have thought. Shows how much I've improved, eh? You brought up some good points. Although, I can't determine what's wrong with my first sentence in Chapter One. I do agree that it's a bit off. I only put it there because someone thought Brynn was performing on stage at first and wanted to know the scenery straight away!

Since I've come to this site, my grasp of grammar has gone up and up (although my comma usage is still a bit dodgy.) I don't think I'll ever fully get it but I have a decent grasp! :D

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lashestoashes

wrote 2 days ago

OK. That makes sense! I'm getting a grasp of it.

Of course, I'll have to practise before I memorise it!

Thank you :)

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lashestoashes

wrote 2 days ago

Oh! I have a question!

I've just been working through your comment and using the suggestions you made. I realised that I'm not sure how a semi-colon works. I only put them there because Word suggested it (and Word is sometimes wrong.) If it's not too much trouble, would you mind giving me an overview of semi-colon usage? :)

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lashestoashes

wrote 2 days ago

Thank you you very much for that comment! It is extremely helpful in many ways and I thank you for taking the time to read it!

The prologue is actually brand new, it was completely different before! So I appreciate your feedback and for pointing out my mortal writing enemy: the awkward sentence. :P

Again, Chapter One has very recently been edited. The bit with Dashell and Aizel wasn't in it before so I very much needed that feedback!

Thank you again! :D

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BreakingCastles

wrote 6 days ago

tori sent me, she said you could help me with my writing

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El Rustito

wrote 8 days ago

No comment, next question.

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El Rustito

wrote 8 days ago

i know huh you like

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**lovestruck girl**

wrote 8 days ago

Hii i was wondering if you would read my unfinished book Different Paths: The Civateteo and tell me what you think and if you like it please consider it for your picks.
Thanks a million, K

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Loyaltraitor

wrote 8 days ago

Thanks for the welcome mate, I'll try to fit in in these parts...or perhaps the idea is to stick out.

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Star Gazer

wrote 8 days ago

Well, that's part of the idea. ;)

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Star Gazer

wrote 8 days ago

Just stumbled upon The Honest Truth. BRAVO!!!

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Star Gazer

wrote 8 days ago

Ah, the challenges of uniting scattered forces to create a united group of inkpop supporters that will collective discover a solution to bring harmony to inkpop.

It takes a visionary spirit. Someone with clout and the respect of fellow inkpoppers. Someone with the maturity to guide. One that understands the true team concept - that no one can be great without a cooperative, supportive, win-win approach.

What inkpopper could work with Laney, LilMissMuffit, Littlun, HealMyWings, and several others, to get this harmonious effort underway? Once it starts rolling, the moment will keep it going strong. It just takes that first step.

Oh, that steps to your left. (;


The first step is to your left. Are you willing to take it?

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Star Gazer

wrote 8 days ago

Maybe it's time for new revolution. Laney had a great idea that was lost at the back of a thread. It was something called "Improving Inkpop Project," and had many of the same solid themes that the Evolution Revolution offered. Have you thought about collaborating with her on a new direction? It's always interesting when we pull in people from outside our sphere of friends to see what fresh eyes/energy do to ignite a cause.

Oh, here's a link to her profile: http://www.inkpop.com/profile/a5537be9-a75b-469b-b843-641051337829/elaine-laney-obi/

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Star Gazer

wrote 8 days ago

Welcome back!

The Evolution Revolution is noble. Have you considered adding step 3 - that we honor one another with a return read, even if the genre is one that we don't like? What a great way to honor one another, support each others works, and downplay swapping. Just a thought. . .

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CarsonFaircloth

wrote 27 days ago

Haha, it's fine. :) Thanks, though!
~Carson

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CarsonFaircloth

wrote 36 days ago

Haha, it's no problem, really. :) I totally get that - I'm guilty of it too.
~Carson

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CarsonFaircloth

wrote 39 days ago

Hey! It's been a while since I've heard back from you - I realize that life for you must be busy, but if you ever have time, could you perhaps return our swap? I don't know how long it's been...but you can get to it whenever you have the time. :)
~Carson

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Dain Broadbent

wrote 42 days ago

I'M ON HIATUS.
I WON'T ANSWER YOU.
SO, UNLESS THIS IS A LIFE OR DEATH SITUATION... DON'T BOTHER LEAVING A MESSAGE.

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