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Reflected would mean the light isn't changed by them hitting anything like a mirror. It only alters the path of the light.

Refration is the same as passing through a prism and forming a rainbow. For example: Cut crystal chaneliers will refract light and splash rainbows on the walls.

In your case, I don't think either would be the correct word as the streamers you refer to could be due to, say, tree braches filled with leaves. At the breeze blows, they would make the streamers dance, but not necessarily sparkle or dazzle unless you're looking directly into one or there is dust in the air. If dust, this would mean sparkle as well. You could describe the scene like this:

The trees [or whatever is breaking up solid sunlight] shifted in the light breese and shafts of sunlight danced across the yard and shined brightly [or shining brightly] into our faces.

The choice is, of course, up to you.

Bill

It's easy to say "shrug it off" but there's more to it. I get the same self-doubts all the time. I usually take a short break and work on something else unrelated to writing, like my Train Sim or Flight Sim. Even playing a series of Solitaire games helps take your mind off it.

At my age (76), I'm way past making writing a career choice so I've relegated it to the form of a hobby that pays royalties.

Bill

Congratulations! Well done.

Bill

I agree. I've run into the same problem of no notifications from authors I'm following.

Bill

Best way to start is to jump in, Yumpyyum. I've been on this site for some time now but when I started I was terrible at writing. If you were to check some of my earlier stories and compare them to my later ones, you'd see a big difference. Everything I learned, I learned mostly on this site from thoughtful and extensive reviews by others on the site.

It works. It definitely works. I've gone from a mere storyteller (filled with grammatical errors, verb tenses mixed up and everything else) to now. I have one book an Amazon and am preparing to publish my second.

It can be done and there is no reason why you can't do it. Never fear the reviews as well over 95% of them are filled with helpful hints.

Bill

I tend to keep my chapters above 2000, yet under 3000 for a couple of reasons. 1) it takes more points to post a long chapter, with the corresponding time to build points back up. And, 2) reader participation (by that I mean reviews) tends to fade--as you've found out--on a long chapter in-line review. I refrain from posting chapters in a bunch. You don't get as many reviews.

Bill

I bought three books some time ago. They've helped me greatly, leading to my first published novel.

They are:

The Writer's Little Helper, James V. Smirth, Jr,
The Only Grammar Book You'll Ever Need, Susan Thurman
The Breakout Novelist, Donald Maass

All three books are great, easy to understand, and are filled with tips.

Bill

Huge congratulations, Rhiannon. Another TNBW writer publishes.

Bill

A hearty welcome, Claire. Thank you for your reviews. Take you time to get established and above all: have fun.

Bill

Are you intending to self-publish, Mike? Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) is the way I published my novel. It's relatively easy to do, but there are a few steps you have to take-- and in the right order.

I'd be happy to help.

Bill