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Vicarious-The Ride

Why we read about what others have experienced

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Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin
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Hi, ElPoetry...

What a fun ride of explanation you give. You're right, too, because I love to take my readers on a ride they'll not forget. As a writer, it's our job to do so, or we've failed to to the job.

Enjoyed this.

Cheers & Blessings
Keep Smilin'... Jax (*:*)


 Comment Written 08-May-2015


reply by the author on 08-May-2015
    Thank you
Comment from Petriesan
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But the writer must know the way to go on the emotions trail today - should it be "emotion" or "emotional"?

this one caused me to stop and think - what have I just read : But the writer must know the way to go on the emotions trail today


If I can be shown what I missed, I will consider a ratings change

 Comment Written 16-Dec-2013


reply by the author on 16-Dec-2013
    Ratings are meaningless to me. I do not seek praise or criticism, just a meaningful review of qualitative content.
    If it should be emotions trail, I will fix it now.
Comment from Ekim777
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I am uncomfortable with your use of the word vicarious. You are surely referring to your identification with the other, be it a character, place, action etc. You are projecting yourself, even your emotions into that which created by someone else. Why not create and display your story? Everyone has a story to tell. It seems you haven't made that leap and maybe you are leaning on the creativity of someone else. Create your own thing but first find your own voice. -Ekim777

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 Comment Written 24-Nov-2013


reply by the author on 24-Nov-2013
    Thank you. I am uncomfortable with your review.
Comment from Amenian Aypotheeno
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I am reading a write about reading and writing! How right you are, when reading something you want to be invigorated by it no matter what it is. You want to be drawn in to the world created so you can see what the writer is expressing and then comes the feeling, be it happiness and love or terror and suspicion. A good story always compels you to read more even if it not your usual genre to read, something that captivates you and holds you in its grasp. A good write and expression you have yourself here!

 Comment Written 16-Nov-2013


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    Thank you
Comment from Nosha17
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You have interesting views on how people create and write. I like to read between the lines, also, and perceive how the person was feeling and thinking at that particular moment. You have written well and have conveyed your message well. I like to review people's works so I can encourage and praise their achievement, I am sure you do, too. Faye

 Comment Written 14-Nov-2013


reply by the author on 14-Nov-2013
    Thank you. I believe most of us are just writing in our own journal of life, without much expectation of being published in a big way.
    Still, it is good to connect with others who speak the language of nuance, metaphor, and subtlety, it adds flavor.
Comment from TooTori
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This reads more like a prose poem than a story. Quite evocative and reminds me of both why I love a good read and why I like to write.

Well-done!

 Comment Written 07-Nov-2013


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    Thank you
Comment from Jose Saic
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Excellent story that tells us, the reader, about we expect of a writer of a novel or a short tale to induce knowlesges about  different subjects of life and all the emotions, motivation and suspense of that a particular history must be.
Congratulations.
 

 Comment Written 04-Nov-2013


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Comment from EMB
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Sounds like you may have missed your calling as a private investigator or something, if vicarious experiences mean that much to you. :) I read mainly to learn or to escape, but I get what you mean.

 Comment Written 03-Nov-2013


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    Thank you.
Comment from mfowler
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FS is a good vehicle for a write like this - captive, motivated audience. I agree with your take on the writer's need to create the emotional journey as they work. Very thoughtful and entertaining work!

 Comment Written 30-Oct-2013


reply by the author on 30-Oct-2013
    Thank you.
Comment from amahra
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I hope you feel that way if or when you read me someday. Loved the short writing with a long message. Just one thing below:

So if you want to motive [did you mean to say, "motivate?")

 Comment Written 22-Oct-2013


reply by the author on 22-Oct-2013
    Thank you.