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(Sorry for reposting, but someone pointed out that I never put anything about feedback in the tags for the post title.)
Le link: https://scriptbin.works/u/MrZanzibarMcGee/f4m-comforted-by-the-green-fairy-writer-artist
CONTENT WARNING: This script makes reference to extreme writer's block, alcoholism/substance abuse, hallucinations, and to a lesser extent, self-harm and suicide. If you have issues with such things, either avoid the script or get a friend to check it out first.
Reference picture: La Muse verte (trans. The Green Muse) Best pic I could find. (https://i.etsystatic.com/8193558/r/il/547cea/1454984792/il_1588xN.1454984792_c6yg.jpg)
Well, hi everyone! You may have noticed the "Script Writer Appreciation Month" promotion going on at GWA-Prime, and about three weeks ago, I decided to throw my hat in the ring with this script idea from my mental backroom.
Synopsis: You (the one making the audio) are the Green Fairy, the symbol of absinthe use and artistic inspiration. (As to what you really are, it's ambiguous, see the General Notes) Lately, you've been favoring a promising writer (the listener) with your inspiration, but he has started experiencing a severe case of writer's block that has ruined his self-confidence. Seeking inspiration, he's drunk enough absinthe to actually see and interact with you. You realize he may get himself killed before he reaches the potential you have given him, and decide to intervene.
As usual, I don't really have a dedicated beta reader (I should see about getting one, or finding a volunteer), so I humbly ask you fine folks to help me out and give some feedback. My primary issues are:
- The obvious ones, really. Are the tags sufficiently descriptive? Is the content warning too drastic, or not drastic enough? And above all, is it any good?
- The other major question is the two sections of <bracketed> text I have. The second half of that sentence referencing Edgar Allan Poe feels a bit superfluous, but I can also see how it helps demonstrate endearment for the Fairy's charges/victims. And I also think I may need more words between the "you slept all day" reveal and where the Fairy starts explaining what issues the listener is feeling. But what words, I can't think of them. The descriptions of the listener's writing issues are very close to home, if you catch my meaning.
- Any other points or issues you want to compliment/critique. I don't feel like I understand writing well enough to truly evaluate my own work, so any bit of help is appreciated.
And that's most of it! I'll probably wait until the weekend to post the real script, so thank you for whatever help you impart!
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