The Writer's Cafe discussion

I liked it, it was nice and simple, i think my only gripe is the way the characters were introduced, like how you introduced their name. But i like it :)

It's a nice scene. If you want to, you could try adding a little more description to your story. For example, your first sentence:
The sea was calm; the moon was bright and full in the sky.

Instead you could say:
The calm sea reflected the brilliance of a full moon across its glassy surface.

Try to use your words like a painter uses colors to paint the scene in the mind of your reader. What does your character see? What do they smell? Why does sand between her toes feel good to her? What do April and Jacob look like? If you practice at it, you can learn to use words to transport the reader into another world. Good job, keep at it!

This is a great first draft, or outline if you will. I agree with Brandy, if you go back through and add color to your descriptions you've got a winner!