How do you know if you are good?

[CYYYFYYY]

I may have asked something like this before but I
don't think so.

I am also not going to make this vague this is about
me so that is how I will write it

I really enjoy to write. Many of my friends say I
should consider taking my writing more seriously. I
know my writing is rawish.... So is there anyway I
can find out if my stories are close to being good
enough that I can consider it for publishing. Again
my writing is kinda raw so as of now it would not
win any contests.... Is there a place that you can
send your writing and they evaluate it. And not one
of these places that tell everyone yes. I want an
honest opinion...


David the Franchize
Everyone Loves CYYYFYYY
My name is CYYYFYYY and I like Ping Pong

[ADF]

It depends on what sort of writing you're trying to do. I assume you're not talking about prose or at least not the typical sort of prose, no? Regardless, my best suggestion would be to take a creative writing class at you local community college. Your professor should be able to tell you if you're on the right track. Also, you can go to you local book store and pick up a writer's magazine. They're loaded with suggestions. If you want to be published.. submit, submit, and submit some more.

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[Lulu]

if you want my opinion, you can email some of your writing. my email is Rf5325@aol.com. and if you want, i could get my english teacher to look at it. she is really into stuff like that. hell, she got one of my poems published, i'm sure she could help you out.

[HordeKing1]

CYYYFYYY - A similar thread was posted before. <P> Critical feedback of your writing is necessary if you hope to improve your technique and ability. <P> Several writing intensive workshops are offered at various colleges. There are even some workshops devoted exclusively to a specific genre (like Clarion East for science fiction). <P> Show your stories to anyone who will read them and ask them for honest feedback. You want them to feel free to really offer constructive criticism without feeling offended if they don't like your story. <P> Take the (sensible) suggestions made by the people you've shown your stories to and incorporate them into a revision. <P> Here is a link you might find useful. It contains helpful information and links to some excellent resource sites. <P> <P>
http://www.talewins.com/Tips.htm <P>

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