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 Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 6:23 pm
This is the second book I'm working on, though my first one, Flames of Ambition, is far from over.
Enter the world of Destructive Criticism, where critics are like gods. Prepare yourself for a suspenseful tale of lies, conspiracies, and betrayal!
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Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 6:33 pm
You are about to read a tale about a world not too different from our own. Not too different, besides the fact that critics may have more power than even the most powerful of politicians. In this world, the career choices of singer, actor, writer, artist, or any such thing are very risky decisions. If the critics like you, you will be worshipped and praised by all. Hower, the instant one of your works is not up to par, your life is ruined. Some have gone mentally insane, others have just 'vanished'. One aspiring author is about to make a gamble that may very well change his life forever...
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Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 12:35 pm
The pen and the pencil. Two common used used to jot down information onto paper. The author forms a message in his mind, and conveys that message by weaving spectacular tales for all to enjoy and learn from. However, not all such tales ever rezch the eyes of the public. Sometimes, it's because the publisher does not think that the book is enjoyable enough to be publish. But it could be for other reasons; reasons that must never be known.
"The world is now greatly influenced by critics. If a critic likes a singer, their songs top the charts within days. If a critic likes a movie, it is nearly impossible to get a ticket to see it. Sometimes, critics disagree with one another. Great arguments break out, occassionally escalating into bloody wars.
If the critics do not like a book, the author may even 'vanish'. The same goes for all things."
"'Vanish'? People don't just 'vanish'. What a stupid book!" Kyle Marks slammed the cover of 'The Beginner's Guide to Entetainment' and took another swig of his soda. "But there have been those strange disappearances. That book just blamed it on the Critics, didn't it? The Critics are only trying to protect us from crappy stuff! Because of them, I know everything's always gonna be good! I can't even imagine life without them. And this book didn't even capitalize the 'c'! No wonder the author went missing. I was stupid, giving this book a chance."
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Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 6:16 pm
Although some would call Kyle's last a statement a contradiction, he didn't seem to care. He ran his hand through his wild blonde hair and sighed. He leaned back on his chair and let out a long yawn. But he couldn't sleep yet. It had always been his dream to be a writer, and he was finally get close to achieving that very dream. He was almost done with his Satisfactory Sample. A Satisfactory Sample was a short story, only about a page or two long, that an author, or anyone who was looking to get into the entertainment business, had to get approved by a critic before they could legally sell their work. Of course, what the Sample had to be depended on what field the creator wished to join. For example, an artist would present a Sample of his artwork.
Kyle had been reading the 'Beginner's Guide' just to refresh his knowledge and his skills. He was already on the editing phase of his Sample. He was clearly satisfied with his work. "Alright! They're gonna accept this for sure!" He crumbled the paper he was writing on and stashed it away in his pocket. Kyle ran to the door that lead out of his apartment and threw it open. In front of him stood a man who stood at the same exact height as Kyle. This strange silver-haired man gave him a stern look. He thrust the paper he was holding into Kyle's hands. "Read it, great Critic!"
"Dude, I'm not a-" He skimmed over the other man's work. The man's writing was elegant, and beautifully detailed. Just by giving it a quick glance, he could paint a vivid picture of the scene in his mind. Kyle knew that his own work had been thoroughly beaten. The only way for his writing to be approved was to present his writing to a Critic before the other man could. He dropped the man's paper and squeezed between him and the door frame.
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