Hello, I'm StephBee and I am an official judge reviewing your story for

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Rhythms & Writing: Official WDC Contest  (E) Use the music provided to inspire your writing! #2002964 by Writing.Com Support

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My review is based on professional editing points. It is meant to be honest, encouraging, and respectful in accordance with WDC guidelines.

THE STORY

Annie needs a little asphalt therapy to get back in the grove.

WHAT I LIKED

I loved the title. I thought it fit the story well.

POV NARRATION/TENSE

This is told in the third person limited by Annie and CJ. I might suggest a definitive line break when the POV shifts so it's not confusing to the reader. Good job with narration. Past tense is used appropriately.

DIALOGUE

There's a good blend of dialogue and narration. The dialogue drives the characterization and the story.

DESCRIPTIONS

There's enough to set the scenes.

SETTING

TIME: modern day
PLACE: Wyoming

This is something that is clarified for the reader.

CHARACTERS

Annie

There's enough here to understand her motivations. She's had a lot of changes in her life that she has to get used to.

MECHANICS

I did not spot any spelling/punctuation mistakes.

PARTING THOUGHTS/SUGGESTIONS

Suggestion as mentioned above. The opening engages the reader. The story does a good job capturing the inspiration of the song prompt. Word count was listed in accordance with the rules. Good luck in the contest.