Salam Palvi,
I read a few poems of yours. I'd say you are too concerned about rhyme. Pu the rhyme aside, focus on flow and images.
Best wishes,
Alex
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Merhaba/Hello Palvi,
I read one of your poems and two of your horror stories. I dont want to make a comment over only one poem but at least I can tell you that you could make a good Gothic Rock song writer:) I liked "the Portrait" reminding me of wicked Japanese horror movies but my opinion is that the dialogue is not the only tool to emphasize a character's feature in the story. I mean your characters were talking and behaving exactly as if I had written the story myself. Maybe it's because you think that all the people in such stories speak the same more or less (ie. " I see dead people", "We will all die here" etc.). Remember, it's your world and your rules that must come first in writing. Otherwise, there wouldnt be a concept like "style" in writing. Improve your style by giving more freedom to your writing. Actually I am telling you the same what Alexei had told you about your poetry. Besides, I am sure you could think of a more shocking ending. Waiting to be scared:) Good ideas.
Palvi,
I must confess that your poetry is not to my taste. The rhyme is awkward and doesn't work - accept the advice above and just write - don't try and force the rhyme!
Your short stories are a lot better. They have too many typos and at times they read awkwardly but the ideas are very good. I think you have it in you to become a good writer but you must just keep writing - you will get better if you write every day - and read, read, read. Go for the classics as well as contemporary fiction and poetry. Find out what makes those writers great and use it yourself.
I look forward to reading more of your work.
thanks. i know poetry is not all about rhyming. its just that i like to make words rhyme as a hobby :)
the stories and poems i have posted online have been written 6 years ago. i have just edited them now. anyways thanks for the honest opinion. my work had only been reviewed by my family up till now. its good to have others review and critique my work.
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