Board Thread:Writer's Workshop/@comment-10319977-20151014231140/@comment-10319977-20151015103009

Both of these past two comments, even though long, contain surprisingly vague criticisms. I agree with the first half of what you said Likferd. However, I'm unsure of what exactly you're trying to tell me to do in order to improve. This is because you first say that my micropastas look like the first sentence of a story, then say that cutting out the first sentences of another pasta on the site would get you the same result, as if my micropastas are more like the middle and end of a story.

Overall, it just seems like a really eloquent, back and fourth way of saying "make them longer", which I don't want to do, at least for the top three micropastas on this list.

As for Hawke, I'm aware that surprise is needed. I make it a point to base every attempt I make at a micropasta around a twist of some kind, as I believe that is the heart and soul of the micropasta.

As for the second part of your comment, that is a straw man argument. What I said is a worst case scenario. It was said to show that there's really no reason to complain (not saying anyone here is complaining, just in general) if a micropasta doesn't do anything for you. That's not to say I put less than solid effort into mine. Even with my uninspired pastas, I try to cover something new to me. However, my pastas may come across as generic/cliche because, despite my love of good horror stories, I actually don't read many these days and might end up subconsciously or coincidentally copying something else.

I know some stories are a miss, and I'm willing to accept that. I do strongly believe, however, that certain stories on here are a "home run", so to speak. See my thoughts on "I Slit My Own Throat Once" above. I honestly believe its wording is perfect.