People-By Nicole OC

is that you niece Nicole? there can't be that many OC's on this site. It is a good poem, well done, though you need to check your spellings carefully as this site does not spell check. I will look out for more of your work. Aunty Juliet p.s. did Barney or Ashley tell you about this site?

Hi Nicole Did you take that story off? I only read through it quickly and I noted the comment that someone made about the grammar. Well... don't be put off. You can do things about grammar, spelling, etc. Two important things you MUST do - and I probably don't really need to tell you these: 1) Read, read, read. Read as much as you can. Whatever you can lay your hands on. Experiment with your reading: short stories, novels, plays, etc. Try to read critically, too. Look at what the writer is doing with words and ideas. Don't rush your reading, either. Spend time with a book. Read with a dictionary, too, and keep a notebook of words that are new to you - though don't let it hold up your reading. 2) Write every day. Don't worry if it feels no good. You don't have to let other people read it. Just write for yourself. Follow an idea and see where it goes. But do it every day - even if it's just a couple of sentences. The more you do it, the better you'll get. Keep going - and keep that flame burning. Good luck.

Just to clarify, I agree with Alan, and as I said, it wasn't my intention to put you off. You've got a great role model in your aunt, and I'm sure she can really help you out. Alan's right - read and write, read and write, read and write. I'm sure many people on here (inculding me) would be happy to help out with spelling / grammar issues. All the best, Ben PS Drop the singin_sheep pseudonym, your work *will* get recognised in it's own right by others, just keep plugging away!

*waits for singin sheep to log in and dispute the obvious*

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