tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3048123644640766292.post2142152310159706015..comments2023-09-15T05:10:09.659-06:00Comments on Squee: ConfusedJaninehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03750915015483174169noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3048123644640766292.post-64428901730181764152008-10-15T19:22:00.000-06:002008-10-15T19:22:00.000-06:00Sometimes having writers read your work is helpful...Sometimes having writers read your work is helpful, sometimes it's not. I noticed that sometimes when a writer reads my work, I'm giving a list of ways to rewrite my book, and when that happens, the plot I had deemed writing is no longer there. <BR/><BR/>I've had some great writer friends who have also pointed out exactly what isn't working and why it doesn't work, which is so helpful in the rewrites. <BR/><BR/>Good luck with the first chapter. They are so easy to get snagged on. Are you in edits or are you still on the first draft? I'm stuck on a few first drafts. I think I'll just have to go ahead and start editing one story and hope I find a solution to the end.LoveRundlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01177659277273835858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3048123644640766292.post-90392982720287892852008-10-10T00:11:00.000-06:002008-10-10T00:11:00.000-06:00My wife, too, is an aspiring writer in the multi-d...My wife, too, is an aspiring writer in the multi-draft stage. Choosing to write a first novel is not cause to confess. It's wonderful that you are taking this step. You are reaching out to grab hold of a dream. It isn't easy.<BR/><BR/>Is there any chance of seeing a chapter, to give a literary critique? I realize the level of trust you would need, and that I have not had a chance to establish any at all, but having been through this with my wife, I'd like to offer my literary talents.<BR/><BR/>Great gobs of good luck to you in your venture. Please keep us posted on your progress at your blog site!VinceInAZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04039620612567058188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3048123644640766292.post-41555411593220453042008-10-09T11:53:00.000-06:002008-10-09T11:53:00.000-06:00I would say your instincts are correct. That you n...I would say your instincts are correct. That you need to expand your beta reader list to a writer or two.<BR/><BR/>It is sometime difficult to listen to the writer inner voice. Mine usually is telling me "more chocolate please."Lucas Darrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01405530729663443670noreply@blogger.com