TYWD's 1st 3rd Level Assignment

[Nikita]

Last night, Ruby and I talked about your recent post, specifically this quote below

As this is an adaptation, I do not think I can be accused of plagiarism: they quotations are necessary to link to the original story. You will note I gave an acknowledgment at the end of my story.

As she is more up to date on this type of thing, I will leave it up to her to respond. I'm looking forward to a re-write AND I want to know what comments you rejected and why, just so I can better understand where you are coming from.

[Mad Lews]

Dearest TYWD,
I fear this may be a slightly problematic interpretation of the assignment. While you have done a modification of the 40's screenplay it is not an original story. Part of the assignment is developing a feminine POV which you did well and the 40's film noire was quite believable.
however...

I do think you might have been better served by developing your own characters and plot. I realize you are not claiming credit for the story and are crediting the original work for your inspiration. This is all to the good but we are talking about creative writing here and I think you might want too consider a different story line.
Yours
Mad Lews