Role Reversal Challenge: It's May 2006. Jim's wedding is approaching and a lovelorn Pam can't take much more. Starts during Casino Night (or an AU version of it).
1 As usual, you have a way to use words to paint a picture. I am starting to understand that it is a talent which you are born with, and then have to work your tail off to refine. Much like an athlete may be born with natural skills, if he doesn't put in the hours........ Just curious, how many hours per week do you spend writing? My hat is off to a literary athlete!
Where you been, lady? I have missed your input, even when you slam me.
11 Jim gets home after Casino Night and gets online. He types a lot, but only hits send once.
Spoilers through Casino Night (obviously) and I guess technically one episode after.
1 I am guessing (and hoping) "What the fuck!" Jim is a wimp in so many stories. Very thought provoking. Are you going to tell us?
Author's Response: I'd rather leave it to your imagination, so we can each have our own Jim who is brave to his own degree. Thanks for reading!
1 The twist, twist, twist works well to heighten the suspense. As a writing teacher of middle schoolers, the biggest complaint I hear is "I don' know what to write about" or " I don't know how to start" Continuing a story like this is an excellent activity. Even making them write a word 3 times produces some amazing works. Possible challenge" Drip,drip,drip. Jealous,jealous,jealous. Rock, rock,rock?
Author's Response: Yeah, I actually teach writing too, and you're right, this is a great way to approach writers' block, or even the simple refusal to think about a prompt. Thanks for reading.
Pam changes her opinion of 4 fellow workers after specific events.
To comfect: Oops! Didn't expect to get nailed on that. Well-done! I got lazy, and you caught me. Since you have also given me positive feedback, I respect your opinion. I can remove the bowl part without changing the story. Would you review it without the bowl part or like me, find that my blunder ruined the rest of the story.I have 19 stories on AO3. Hope you will read and critique them. Bravo!