PLEASE rate this short story By ME ?

Question

Hello,

Good enough to get published in a magazine ?

'Clown', a word that had acquired the designation of job for some people, and for the others, it has become an important instrument used for insulting their enemies. In my case, it's the former.

I am a clown, and am proud to call myself one. My mother used to say that it is a great deed to diminish someone's sorrow and pain and gift him joy and happiness(though she never suggested that I become a clown). It takes a lot of hard work to transform someone's tears into smiles; I have to cry to make them laugh, I have to fall from great heights to make them jump with joy. I can proudly say that I do my job with utmost sincerity and devotion, because since the time I've became a clown, I have been a centre of appreciation by my fellow clowns, sponsors, parents, and of course, children. Some people even come to me and say, 'You're so funny, I feel you are the best Clown in the Town!'. It feels really heartwarming to see such response.

Answer 1

Very nice indeed, you have the talent of a storyteller (just watch out for verb tense inconsistencies  and other grammatical errors...was this your first draft?)

I wanted to suggest you read Victor Hugo's "L'homme qui rit"  possible English translation "The man Who Laughs". You'll find its themes interesting and very much related to your story.

Have fun!

Answer 2

Really well written, although you'll need to fix some of your typing/grammar mistakes that are very minor. WELL DONE! Fiction or Non-Fiction?