LJ Idol Week 1: Trust Everyone, but cut the cards

[calicoumbrella]

I have four drafts scattered across three mediums.

The first draft came to me when I was on the edge of sleep. I shot up, grabbed my phone and cobbled together something that sounded good to someone with their guard down.

“The blue box sat on the table. It looked innocuous and new, out of place in a shop like this. Her fingers skated around the

Comments

[kathrynrose]

"A journey of a thousand miles might start with a single step, but journeys of a single step are far more common."

So true.

I think most artists struggle with letting people see. You are not alone.

[whipchick]

That's what I wanted to quote, too!

This was such a moving piece - I love the image of teen you hiding with the typewriter.

[majesticzaichik]

I enjoyed your honesty. Well done!

[idekmybffjill]

It's hard letting people see what's inside you. Especially as a writer, sometimes. I'm all too familiar with wanting to hide who I am and what truly interests me as a writer. Staying true to yourself is the important part.

I think you'll do just fine, here. :)

[morettaallstar]

A good opening, I think, to the competition as well as to the next chapter!
You've got this. :)

[orockthro]

Revealing yourself through writing (through any art form. Maybe just... revealing yourself without any qualifiers at all) is one of the most frightening things out there.
It is also one of the most beautiful, freeing, and important.
<3
This turned out beautiful.