Hello @riverflows,
I will confess. I wrote that. It does not surprise me that you understand the essential problem here: How do we explain to potential authors the difference between violence that exploits and violence that explores the human condition sensitively and in a way that offers us insight into ourselves? Stories that were coming across our desks were horrendous. Actually disgusting. So, we had to set a rule that all could understand and we have to apply it across the board.
The story is wonderful, from beginning to end. I say this as an individual, not a curator 😇.
Thanks so much @agmoore, it's reallllly nice to speak to a person - although the Inkwell (I presume it's different curators?) does a fab job as well. I can only imagine what you have to read. There's a lot of people having fun with writing which is fabulous, but also many who may not understand the nuances of the writing craft. I'd like to think I know a little bit, right - not coming across as arrogant - so it's nice to have this conversation about your reasoning and say again, oh boy, I totally get it! :) I can't even imagine the horror you've had to read! Thanks for your support and for coming back to me, it's appreciated more than you could possibly know. Keep up the tremendous work.
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