All Comments on 'Caged Ch. 01'

the way your characters come seem to come alive!! simply fantastic, another outstanding start, can't wait for you to continue

A great story but you need to get it edited. A lot of grammer/spelling mistakes, and with the men, i wasn't sure if they were meant to not have a full grasp on the english language or if you had just missed out words etc. I know it's going to be a great story but you seemed to have rushed this. Screw the readers. Write at you own pace and write the best you can.

I find it disgraceful to have to stand up to others this way, but sometimes it is the only way I have to do it.

<br></br>Now, as far an editing goes, I have people offering their help all the time. I don't like having someone edit my works. Just ask my professional editors and all the crap I give them. I know my work has a few mistakes in them and if those few mistakes keep you from reading me, I am sincerely sorry. If you would like to discuss this more, you can send an email through Literotica. Thanks!

Interesting set up, curious to see where it goes. There are some typos, but hey, that happens.

I loved it! you've done it AGAIN..you've got me hooked! I cant wait for the next chapter. thanks for sharing **

Just a bit confusing in the initial two or so paragraps, there were third person references then first person. But afterwards, it was obviously first person. As some people posted below, there were a few grammar / spelling errors. Also, I don't think it's too much or too mean if someone suggests that you get yourself an editor. It's merely constructive criticism.

<p>You didn't have to get so overly defensive about how you don't like people editing your work and bring up that you have "professional editors". It's almost like name dropping. Something akin to: well I'm a professional writer, I have works that have been published that I get paid for, I'm writing here for free so deal with it.</p>

<p>But even you, yourself, have posted on other people's works and suggested they get an editor if it's needed. So why can't people suggest the same to you? Are we not allowed to make such a common suggestion to someone as the great DK?</p>

<p>Your storyline is brilliant as always. But I think that's all you ever want to hear nowadays. And it seems you pick the smallest suggestion to "make a stand" about. There have been worst things that have been said about some of your stories. And some of those were just plain mean. But for someone to suggest an editor and you get bent out of shape?</p>

<p>You're a great writer, that's a given. Your imagination and storytelling are wonderful. You're extremely talented. Those are my sincere opinions and not sarcastic comments. But I'm beginning to wonder if the great DK is feeling too great for the likes of us mere Lit readers and trying to let us know.</p>

<p>I've always enjoyed your stories but I'm just not enjoying your attitude at the moment. And yes, I've read what you said about how so many people have attacked you / your writing for no reason other than to be cruel. And I've read about your health setback and how you're trying not to let those said people bother or stress you.</p>

<p>But the reader below who merely suggested that you get a few things edited did not mean any harm. It was a simple suggestion that you felt you had to "make a stand" and reply to and of course, mention that you have "professional editors". That's a chessy battle you chose to fight.</p>

I'm looking forward to more.

I think you came down too hard on the anonymous poster that suggested editing, too. It was polite constructive criticism. They didn't say they would never read your work again and that they couldn't get over the typos. They said that the story was GREAT but could use some editing. They also encouraged you to work at your own pace and not to be rushed by the fans. If you read the story yourself, I'm sure you could spot some editing errors and find some sections that seemed a little rushed. I thought the point of having the comments turned on was so the authors could receive honest feedback about their stories. I believe that is what the other poster tried to do. They are entitled to their opinion and by having the comments on, readers assume you WANT to hear their opinions. You have always commented on the people that want to bring you down and vote down your stories just to be mean to you and I always believed that to be true. You also repeatedly say that you love to hear from the fans and encourage comments. However, your rant at what appears to be constructive criticism from a fan, leaves me a little bit unsure. I'm a fan too. Should I not comment when I think something should be improved? Should I really just write the praise and ignore my other opinions? I hope that we can just chalk up your (in my opinion) irrational response to having a bad day.

Isn't it interesting to read your comments about your readers for their feedback. Wasn't it just a few short weeks ago you once agreed with me about lousy comments and then did a turn-about and accused me of inciting them. Now I read a comment about your story, well written by the way, but agree about the editing, and you lash out. I took the brunt of my attack for how I felt about comments that are abusive and have apologized openly to everyone and even re-wrote my story "The Usual" just for those who said it was good, but needed to be written better. Please use the advice you freely gave to me and do the same. Delete and don't respond. Always a fan of yours, LanceGT

What a great start I am loving it so far and as usual your stories have me hooked. I was rather put of by the commenting though. My first language isn't even English and I noticed mistakes but it did not bother me. This is suppose to be a fun free site where it's like community reading not community ranting. Any case everyone has the right to their own opinion. I love your work and can't wait for the next release :)

i dont care about the mistakes in your work. i read your work for enjoyment not to criticize.

A quote directly from your bio here on Lit: "I love hearing from my fans. Let me know what you like, what you dislike and what you hate. I have no way of knowing if someone doesn't tell me." So people tell you what they like and what they dislike and you get all pissy? Can't have all wine and roses and "you're brilliant" comments all the time. Even the greats have editors. Yeah, I know what you said, you don't like others editing your work, but perhaps a bit more proofreading on your part? As for this chapter, it'll be interesting to see where you take things next.

I didnt like the abuse. Same as Vampire in love. But hoping some comeupense will happen keeps me reading. Got my wish early in this one. Beheading and amputation. Heres hoping for Harlan getting some of that.

There is an obvious reason why you are a favourite of so many other authors on this site. Looking forward to the next in this series, or indeed anything you write :). Good Job. Knd Regards, Laura x

Please, please, please continue this story!!!

You've just started a new series; Terran's World..does this mean you're not continuing this or keeping it for a while? Would love some update, thank you.

Your work always turns out amazing... Don't listen to them... I would love to read this whole story... Please finish.

I'm glad that you enjoy my work. I don't think I'd still be doing this if it weren't for my fans. I just reread through the comments this morning and I have to admit, when I went back through Chapter one, I noticed the mistakes and was very embarrassed by them. Maybe getting an editor would take care of the mistakes but I am a very impatient person. I finish a chapter and I never want to look at it again. But I appreciate the feedback and I will try to be a bit more careful. This story was just flowing out of me and I was excited about getting it submitted and then onto the next. <br></br>

Thank you for reading me and I didn't mean to sound stuck on myself or as if I needed a kick in the butt to get my head out of the clouds. I do really appreciate the honesty. I probably won't get an editor for my work though. I just don't have the patience. Take care, and please, keep reading me!

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