@theindicators. On your first post in The Ink Well we shared our welcome resource with you. It appears that you have chosen not to read our FAQs and guidelines or to heed our requests.
This is not a short story but a retelling and moral analysis of a very well-known parable often called “The Starfish Story” (popularised by Loren Eiseley). The core narrative is clearly not original. This is not what our community is about. The post in itself, even if it had been a short story, does not meet our minimum word count which was shared with you last week. You have also not supported any other writers in the community.
I am surprised that you went from your first Ink Well post being barely readable, to this far more eloquent piece. Please could you explain why and how this has happened.
We also still require you to write a Hive intro post (NOT in The Ink Well).
@theinkwell Okay, I'll create my introduction post, update it, and share the link with you.
Kindly also reply to the question raised on the step change in the eloquence in your posts, and commit to becoming acquainted with our guidelines and abiding by them if you wish to submit stories to the community. Thank you.
@theinkwell Thank you for pointing this out.
Regarding the noticeable step change in the eloquence of my recent posts, I understand why it raised questions. I have been making a conscious effort to improve my writing by practicing more, revising my work carefully, and learning from feedback. This has naturally led to a change in tone and clarity compared to my earlier submissions. There was no intention to misrepresent my work; it reflects growth and increased attention to structure and language.
I also acknowledge the importance of your community guidelines. I commit to thoroughly familiarizing myself with all the rules and expectations, and I will ensure that any future stories I submit fully comply with them. I respect the standards of the community and appreciate the opportunity to contribute responsibly.
Thank you for your time and consideration.