Post by Nut on Jun 23, 2006 7:21:43 GMT -5
Whoo. I'm back. Thanks to everyone who's reviewed Spring of Writing! ;D I’m going to do this quickly because I haven’t much time on this computer.
Aww, I've been missed? ^^ *glomp*
Whoot, thank you for the great review, Huntress! ^^ I'm glad you thought the changing seasons worked out; I was a little nervous about how they'd come across. ^^ I was worried those parts would be a little boring, so I guess I got my answer, but that's all right.
Oh, and no kidding it was long. It was over 3,900 words. I was going to put in an afternote, but couldn't because of the word limit.
I'm glad you liked the story so much. ^^ *glomp*
Thanks for the review, Estantia! ^^ No negative comments? Wow! High praise—thank you! ^^
Aw, thanks for the lovely review, Luau! ^_^ *wateryglomp* I hope Droplet did like it; it was all for her.
I’m so glad you liked all those little touches; that’s what I find fun to write. Gnorbus weren’t released before Droplet came, but they may have had the Lamameeah, and at any rate we had llamas way before Gnorbus were around. 
Wow, I’m so glad you liked it so much. ^_^ I’m really glad the writing/seasons description seems to have worked out so well, and I’m glad you liked the talk about the office and Weewoos. ^^ Yeah, it probably would be busier, hm? But I wanted it to be kind of a quiet scene, with Snowflake leaving, and I guess I didn’t think to make the later scenes any busier. I did have a scene in which Snowflake is accosted by oldie writers, but I cut it to make the word limit. Thanks for the review, Doughnut! ^^
Woot, thankies for the review, Nimras! ^^ I’m glad you liked the little recurring Mirgle jokes. I was hoping someone would notice that little detail about the Juppie Juice, in reference to Seena playing Meepit Juice Break earlier. As far as the “Miss” titles go, I was kind of worried about that, too, but didn’t go back to edit them out. I wanted to make them seem a little more higher up than just ordinary humans/owners in Neopia, but I probably should’ve skipped them. Thanks for mentioning that. ^^
Top five favorite short stories? That’s a great honor, Tashni, and one I’m proud to take. ^_^ I’m so glad you liked it that much. ;D I’m especially glad to hear this coming from you, as I feel like I’ve redeemed myself somewhat after the two rushed short stories I wrote, which, while you gave them very helpful reviews, were not exactly my best work. Thank you! ^^
Spring of Writing
Gwah, I miss Nut >.> But she's been gone for pretty long now, meaning that she should be back soon... *opens the story to read*...
Gwah, I miss Nut >.> But she's been gone for pretty long now, meaning that she should be back soon... *opens the story to read*...
Aww, I've been missed? ^^ *glomp*
Wow. Just... wow o.O Such an awesome story... an original one too. Droplet special issue or not, the Times needs such stories. Most people don't even imagine what it's like to be behind the NT scenes, whether as the writer or the editor. And you also pictured how most people start writing for the trophies but then carry on for writing itself. Love how you described the whole year passing by and Seena developing into a Times writer (creepily enough, I also belong to the knows-Droplet-only generation, as my earliest short stories were more like test drives than actual contributions. Guess that partly means my one year anniversary too. Cookies all round!). The Meepits were a great touch, and the Mirgle references were hilarious x3 The story was pretty long and got a tad bit boring at times - as usual, when it comes to descriptive, un-dialogued parts - but I still enjoyed it a lot.
Whoot, thank you for the great review, Huntress! ^^ I'm glad you thought the changing seasons worked out; I was a little nervous about how they'd come across. ^^ I was worried those parts would be a little boring, so I guess I got my answer, but that's all right.
Oh, and no kidding it was long. It was over 3,900 words. I was going to put in an afternote, but couldn't because of the word limit.I'm glad you liked the story so much. ^^ *glomp*
Spring of writing:
Wow, I LOVE this, seriously, it's beautiful, well written and hits the mark wonderfully... A*******
Wow, I LOVE this, seriously, it's beautiful, well written and hits the mark wonderfully... A*******
Thanks for the review, Estantia! ^^ No negative comments? Wow! High praise—thank you! ^^
Spring of Writing
Aww, Nut, I miss you! I'm still a little misty-eyed from this story. I too only know Droplet and I appreciate her a lot. I never thought the story line was boring, but I love description. I love the little things, like how Seena checked her papers again because she was nervous. I like how you showed the passing of time by explaining how things were growing (as Seena's writing was growing). The Mirgle bits were a nice touch. Were Gnorbus released when Droplet started? I guess it doesn't matter as the ice cream guy was a Lutari before they were released. Another very well-written story. If I were Droplet, I would feel very honored and appreciated.
Aww, Nut, I miss you! I'm still a little misty-eyed from this story. I too only know Droplet and I appreciate her a lot. I never thought the story line was boring, but I love description. I love the little things, like how Seena checked her papers again because she was nervous. I like how you showed the passing of time by explaining how things were growing (as Seena's writing was growing). The Mirgle bits were a nice touch. Were Gnorbus released when Droplet started? I guess it doesn't matter as the ice cream guy was a Lutari before they were released. Another very well-written story. If I were Droplet, I would feel very honored and appreciated.
Aw, thanks for the lovely review, Luau! ^_^ *wateryglomp* I hope Droplet did like it; it was all for her.
I’m so glad you liked all those little touches; that’s what I find fun to write. Gnorbus weren’t released before Droplet came, but they may have had the Lamameeah, and at any rate we had llamas way before Gnorbus were around. 
Spring of Writing by nut862
I can't say how much I loved this
The descriptions were beautiful and the storyline was really sweet. The idea of linking Seena's writing to the seasons was very original, and added a really nice note to the story =) The way in which you described Droplet's office and the weewoo's was really nice, although personally I would have imagined it to be a little busier. That's probably just me though ^_^
I can't say how much I loved this
The descriptions were beautiful and the storyline was really sweet. The idea of linking Seena's writing to the seasons was very original, and added a really nice note to the story =) The way in which you described Droplet's office and the weewoo's was really nice, although personally I would have imagined it to be a little busier. That's probably just me though ^_^Wow, I’m so glad you liked it so much. ^_^ I’m really glad the writing/seasons description seems to have worked out so well, and I’m glad you liked the talk about the office and Weewoos. ^^ Yeah, it probably would be busier, hm? But I wanted it to be kind of a quiet scene, with Snowflake leaving, and I guess I didn’t think to make the later scenes any busier. I did have a scene in which Snowflake is accosted by oldie writers, but I cut it to make the word limit. Thanks for the review, Doughnut! ^^
Spring of Writing
by nut862
Awww…. Snowflake’s last day. *sniff sniff*
About the only thing that bothered me was the constant use of “Ms” for Snowflake and Droplet. It just seems a little to formal when she’s all by herself reading.
I really like the Mirgle references, and the Meepits envy of Droplet’s Juppie Juice supply. As well as the way Seena was tricked into starting to write by Dina. You almost get the mental image of Diana holding a trophy out with a stick and a string in front of Seena to get her to go along…
by nut862
Awww…. Snowflake’s last day. *sniff sniff*
About the only thing that bothered me was the constant use of “Ms” for Snowflake and Droplet. It just seems a little to formal when she’s all by herself reading.
I really like the Mirgle references, and the Meepits envy of Droplet’s Juppie Juice supply.
As well as the way Seena was tricked into starting to write by Dina. You almost get the mental image of Diana holding a trophy out with a stick and a string in front of Seena to get her to go along…Woot, thankies for the review, Nimras! ^^ I’m glad you liked the little recurring Mirgle jokes. I was hoping someone would notice that little detail about the Juppie Juice, in reference to Seena playing Meepit Juice Break earlier. As far as the “Miss” titles go, I was kind of worried about that, too, but didn’t go back to edit them out. I wanted to make them seem a little more higher up than just ordinary humans/owners in Neopia, but I probably should’ve skipped them. Thanks for mentioning that. ^^
Spring of Writing by nut862 - Nut, this goes in my top five favorite short stories. You wonderfully showed how most of us start our NT careers and develop as we go, showing a comparison with the seasons. It's so delightful to watch Seena take those steps we've all taken. It was a great examination of the past, present and future of the NT while also being a charming story. I really loved it, and it had just enough Meepit humor. ^_^
Top five favorite short stories? That’s a great honor, Tashni, and one I’m proud to take. ^_^ I’m so glad you liked it that much. ;D I’m especially glad to hear this coming from you, as I feel like I’ve redeemed myself somewhat after the two rushed short stories I wrote, which, while you gave them very helpful reviews, were not exactly my best work. Thank you! ^^
