Well...I opened the box and I didn't cry. That's an improvement, I'm getting stronger lol
The critiquer made a lot of really good points. Mostly I agree with everything that was said. I found myself nodding my head going "absolutely".
The one thing she didn't like was my title, but I love my title and most people have made a point of saying they like it too. So it's not changing unless I get a way better argument.
She ( I think it was a gal from the handwriting), said my basic format is good and that my story is engaging. She thought my main character is intriguing and she'd never seen one quite like her, that really makes me want to continue with this story. I'm invested.
There are a lot of changes to make to make it a stronger story. I felt like I was floundering with my revisions, going over and over it. Now I feel like I have a clear path to get this mostly right : ) and build stronger characters and a tight plot.
This was exactly what I needed. Money well spent, especially since I'm really considering going the self-publishing route but we will see what happens.
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Friday, February 22, 2013
What's In the Box?
The BOX is sitting on my counter next to my laptop. It's freakin' me out. What's in it?
It is my first manuscript back from the critiquer. It's been gone roughly 6 weeks and I've been so impatient to see the comments. Now that it's here I'm terrified to look. My work usually comes back covered in red. There's always positive comments but just seeing the initial marking all over my work is a little hard on the ego.
I know I have to open it before I go to bed or the what ifs will keep me up all night.
Wish me luck.
It is my first manuscript back from the critiquer. It's been gone roughly 6 weeks and I've been so impatient to see the comments. Now that it's here I'm terrified to look. My work usually comes back covered in red. There's always positive comments but just seeing the initial marking all over my work is a little hard on the ego.
I know I have to open it before I go to bed or the what ifs will keep me up all night.
Wish me luck.
Thursday, February 7, 2013
W.I.P
I'm happy to say that my new WIP is at about 18,000 words so far and I'm still in the beginning section of my outline. I'm excited to be working on a new book.
My last book has been sent off to be critiqued and I'm waiting on pins and needles (pardon the cliche). I'm trying to stay busy with my newest project. My Writer's Club is very supportive and like the new story and say my writing is improving.
I'm going to make more of an effort to be more consistent with my writing and this blog. It really saddened me to realize that I'd only made one entry last year. So I'm really hoping this time it's not like the resolutions I make and don't follow through on.
It does help that I've got a new battery for my laptop which gives me a little more freedom of where to write instead of being tethered to my kitchen counter.
My last book has been sent off to be critiqued and I'm waiting on pins and needles (pardon the cliche). I'm trying to stay busy with my newest project. My Writer's Club is very supportive and like the new story and say my writing is improving.
I'm going to make more of an effort to be more consistent with my writing and this blog. It really saddened me to realize that I'd only made one entry last year. So I'm really hoping this time it's not like the resolutions I make and don't follow through on.
It does help that I've got a new battery for my laptop which gives me a little more freedom of where to write instead of being tethered to my kitchen counter.
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