Hygiene (Addendum)
It was bloody (as predicted). In fact I think I may have actually ended up with a couple of pre-molars at the front of the mouth. But I think it might just be better for it.
It's a testament to how great my friends are, that I can get feedback on a story so quickly. And such great feedback too! Three opinions and a bunch of cuts (and a few insertions) later and we've got a much more servicable piece. I'm not sure if it's something I'm proud of but I'm really liking some of the turns of phrase. There're a few that you can really wrap your tongue around and set spinning. When I'm reading my work out that I think that's important. I'm allowed to say that because it's unlikely that anyone who listens to me speak tonight will ever read the prose.
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Reading Out
The first two sessions of this term were student readings. I took my turn in the second week. I'd worked on the story right up until the last minute, taking advice on the story from quite a few people. I was sort of happy with the result but it didn't really help my nerves. As I sat in the class (I was fifth to read) my bladder made sure I remembered why I was there. When my turn came I headed down to the front. I put my sheets on the podium, lowered my head and went for it. The result was predictable. The prose stretched before me. My reading got quieter and faster as I went on. I stumbled over certain words because of a dry, phlegmy throat. Also because of my nerves I didn't differentiated the two voices well at all.
So reverse all that and we're good to go... Easy eh?