Alcyone said:
In general, a story that gets my attention is one which makes me think and gives insight into the characters.

and Carol replied:
I'd say that's a well-written story. smile

Pam wants to add:
Maybe, maybe not <g> I know I can really enjoy a story while still being aware of some large flaws. So I wouldn't call it "well-written," although I might still nom & vote for it. As you say, Carol, it's a whole package of things we look for, and it's hard to single out the specifics.

When it comes down to two really good stories that are both really well-written... that's when it gets interesting laugh And that seems to happen a *lot* around here. Lucky us smile

PJ


"You told me you weren't like other men," she said, shaking her head at him when the storm of laughter had passed.
He grinned at her - a goofy, Clark Kent kind of a grin. "I have a gift for understatement."
"You can say that again," she told him.
"I have a...."
"Oh, shut up."

--Stardust, Caroline K