Long ago in 1990 a boy named Travis lived in Oregon. He didn’t have any friends. Then one day he saw a girl. They became good friends. They played together. They ate together. Years later the boy and the girl got married. They were friend for a long time. And they lived happily ever after. The end.
My 7 year old wrote this. It's better than what I do.
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That is so cute!
He has a sense of drama. Of story. So I agree: a budding writer!
And he seems also to prize marriage very highly, and sees marriage as a type of friendship (which is, in my estimation, a GOOD thing).
You should be proud on MANY levels here.
He has a sense of drama. Of story. So I agree: a budding writer!
And he seems also to prize marriage very highly, and sees marriage as a type of friendship (which is, in my estimation, a GOOD thing).
You should be proud on MANY levels here.
Very good!!!
I have a feeling we have a proud parent here. LOL!!! I love it!! And I love how he sees 1990 as 'long ago.' LOL!! kim
When I was seven, all my stories were about girls trying to find their fathers in wars.
I predict good things for your kid's mental future.
I predict good things for your kid's mental future.
My first story, when I was seven, involved a magical island filled with dragons.
I predict good things for myself.
Your kid, however...I'm pretty sure he has deep psychological scarring, an Oedipus syndrome and an eating disorder.
I predict good things for myself.
Your kid, however...I'm pretty sure he has deep psychological scarring, an Oedipus syndrome and an eating disorder.
Better keep an eye on that 'friend' hehe (so speaks a mum trying to get to grips with a daughter's first date and having to tie hands behind back to avoid assaulting him with 'GET YOUR HANDS AWAY FROM MY DAUGHTER!!!!!!!!) Bless ...
I absolutely love that 'Long ago in 1990' - God, AM I OLD!!!!!!!!
Brilliant. Be proud. Revel in it. Wonderful times.
Symphony
It surprises me not -- he being an Oregonian and all.
Signed,
A proud former Oregonian who misses the rain
Signed,
A proud former Oregonian who misses the rain
I don't know. There's no conflict here. There is character development, but no tension.
No.
No, I'm afraid I'm going to have to reject this.
But I guess that makes your kid a real writer.
At seven I was more concerned with Barbies and dolls then stories. Be proud and encourage. Perhaps there are two authors in your house.
I had a life like that once. Only it didn't end happily ever after...
and it started somewhat before 1990 ...
Keep writing -
and it started somewhat before 1990 ...
Keep writing -
How cute! I have to agree with the others - I LOVE the "Long ago in 1990" - too cute!
A proud parent you should be - offer lots of encouragement!! And, let him know that there are a few writers that are proud of him!
Cindy
A proud parent you should be - offer lots of encouragement!! And, let him know that there are a few writers that are proud of him!
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I have to agree with everyone else on the long ago in 1990. So he's into flash fiction too. It's a cute story. I love it.
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Talk about double take! How...freaky-existential weird. Yeah.
Alright, I'm sorry, I have a character named Symphony.
Anyway. To the topic at hand, once I'm over my freak-out.
That is an adorable little story.
The "Long ago in 1990" is a hilarious beginning, but "they ate together" is pretty funny-cute too. XD
Oh yeah, he'll be a writer one day. How cute.
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Talk about double take! How...freaky-existential weird. Yeah.
Alright, I'm sorry, I have a character named Symphony.
Anyway. To the topic at hand, once I'm over my freak-out.
That is an adorable little story.
The "Long ago in 1990" is a hilarious beginning, but "they ate together" is pretty funny-cute too. XD
Oh yeah, he'll be a writer one day. How cute.
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I have three words for you:
encourage, encourage, ENCOURAGE
I am quite sure that you are more than thrilled as you should be that your child shows such interest in writing. I have encouraged all of my kids with their writing and I am really proud of each them.
It is wonderful to pass on a tradition.
I am sad to say that I find myself threatened by a seven year old. Sure, as Willow pointed out, there is room for improvement, but have I ever written such a succinct piece? I sadly hang my head in shame and confess that you're seven year old has outdone me.
And given that I was in high school in the 90s, I'm not so sure about that beginning either!
{All sarcasm was intended and should be enjoyed to the fullest. Incidentally, you have good reason to be proud. A great story for one so young.}
Dominic
And given that I was in high school in the 90s, I'm not so sure about that beginning either!
{All sarcasm was intended and should be enjoyed to the fullest. Incidentally, you have good reason to be proud. A great story for one so young.}
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Very nice story - I love it when short stories get their due!
Excellent piece - encourage that young author!
Excellent piece - encourage that young author!
Glad I'm not the only one!
When I was six, most of my Barbies had drug addictions and commited suicide...sad, sad lives they led. But I'm totally normal now (she says as she twitches.)
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My niece and nephew love to write, too. One day my nephew began a story. It was deeep for a little kid. Very magical. I was so very UPSET that he didn't save it!!!! I'm still mourning over it. It was only four or five sentences, but those sentences had me hooked.
My niece writes all the time these days. She's another natural talent. She's very creative and funny.
My niece writes all the time these days. She's another natural talent. She's very creative and funny.