tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250078125607062288.post5077700484676628997..comments2023-09-22T18:24:22.356+01:00Comments on Lexi Revellian: Aspiring writers' quizLexihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14404818053292364819noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250078125607062288.post-14114012067419472442007-12-02T11:16:00.000+00:002007-12-02T11:16:00.000+00:00It's good! You're in the top rank! 37 more than I...It's good! You're in the top rank! 37 more than I scored. You have: <BR/><BR/>a) writing ability and <BR/><BR/>b) a certain world-weary cynicism that will save you disillusionment along the way.<BR/><BR/>At least, that's how I read it. Any reproachful, bony cats staring at you as you type?Lexihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14404818053292364819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250078125607062288.post-14790265543566809462007-12-02T11:06:00.000+00:002007-12-02T11:06:00.000+00:0084 points. Don't know if that's good or bad.S.84 points. Don't know if that's good or bad.<BR/><BR/>S.Steven Cudahyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06062498876894233852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250078125607062288.post-68546529221689390542007-10-15T14:58:00.000+01:002007-10-15T14:58:00.000+01:00That's funny, Oli, because screen writing scares m...That's funny, Oli, because screen writing scares me. There's so much technical stuff you have to know.<BR/><BR/>Whereas anyone can write a novel, and most people have, it sometimes seems.<BR/><BR/>Norm, I never want to answer the phone. I prefer the written word, if one isn't face to face. But I don't have a Mary to answer for me!<BR/><BR/>Still puzzled as to how you got a minus mark AND a fraction...Lexihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14404818053292364819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250078125607062288.post-42914997283349639912007-10-15T14:40:00.000+01:002007-10-15T14:40:00.000+01:00I had a lot of 'yeah buts'....I don't answer the p...I had a lot of 'yeah buts'....<BR/><BR/>I don't answer the phone unless it's Mary. I always want to talk to her. <BR/><BR/>I've written most anywhere, the AlphaSmart works well for that. <BR/><BR/>But the old friend? I'd want to support a friend. And, I could use stuff from the conversation in my stories....Timberatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09017106606021535783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250078125607062288.post-24156324044514048512007-10-15T14:14:00.000+01:002007-10-15T14:14:00.000+01:0044. Had to adapt a few questions for my particular...44. Had to adapt a few questions for my particular yen - the idea of writing a novel terrifies me.Olihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03302441388002744047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250078125607062288.post-43706662896432040622007-10-15T09:47:00.000+01:002007-10-15T09:47:00.000+01:00Oh. Ah. Right, then...So were you encouraged, or...Oh. Ah. Right, then...<BR/><BR/>So were you encouraged, or not?Lexihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14404818053292364819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250078125607062288.post-62856108018945233082007-10-14T21:47:00.000+01:002007-10-14T21:47:00.000+01:00That was my score.That was my score.Timberatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09017106606021535783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250078125607062288.post-11638596483184384572007-10-14T17:07:00.000+01:002007-10-14T17:07:00.000+01:00A fraction preceded by a minus sign is negative. A...A fraction preceded by a minus sign is negative. Any negative fraction is equivalent to a positive fraction multiplied by -1.<BR/><BR/>I hope this has cleared things up for you, Norm. Math(s) can be pretty darn tricky.<BR/><BR/>Did you try the quiz?Lexihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14404818053292364819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250078125607062288.post-8662270543885802392007-10-14T16:53:00.000+01:002007-10-14T16:53:00.000+01:00What does it mean when you get a negative fraction...What does it mean when you get a negative fraction?Timberatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09017106606021535783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250078125607062288.post-24169576182360496532007-10-13T19:53:00.000+01:002007-10-13T19:53:00.000+01:00Hi Lexi,Nope, my much beloved is alive and kicking...Hi Lexi,<BR/>Nope, my much beloved is alive and kicking, he's such a sweet. He will cook, clean & wash up so I have time to write. How lucky am I, very lucky ;-)<BR/><BR/>best wishes<BR/><BR/>AnnieAnnie Wickinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086872542948192391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250078125607062288.post-55963666703819116652007-10-13T12:32:00.000+01:002007-10-13T12:32:00.000+01:00Okay, Annie, you are now officially the class swot...Okay, Annie, you are now officially the class swot.<BR/><BR/>(Is there a dust-covered skeleton that was once your cat or husband in your living room? Fatally neglected in your fevered passion for prose?)Lexihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14404818053292364819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250078125607062288.post-67438760016333028452007-10-12T22:47:00.000+01:002007-10-12T22:47:00.000+01:00Hi, I enjoyed doing the quiz, thank you for sharin...Hi, I enjoyed doing the quiz, thank you for sharing it with us... I hate to tell you what I got.;-)<BR/><BR/><BR/>But I will.... 85... Guess I always knew in my heart of hearts I was, if only I had learnt to do it right sooner...lol ;-)<BR/><BR/>Best wishes<BR/>AnnieAnnie Wickinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086872542948192391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250078125607062288.post-51712574139245302782007-10-12T18:49:00.000+01:002007-10-12T18:49:00.000+01:00It's appropriate that as a published author you sh...It's appropriate that as a published author you should score higher than a mere aspirant. <BR/><BR/>And you CAN write, or you wouldn't be published, so yeah, heartening!<BR/><BR/>All is as it should be.Lexihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14404818053292364819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250078125607062288.post-73106645176312523982007-10-12T18:44:00.000+01:002007-10-12T18:44:00.000+01:00That was good fun!"Mine was 53: 50 - 79 points -- ...That was good fun!<BR/><BR/>"Mine was 53: 50 - 79 points -- If you can write, you're in there."<BR/><BR/>which is heartening!<BR/><BR/>Have a splendid weekend.<BR/><BR/>NikxxNik Perringhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07426321804560400335noreply@blogger.com