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I've just edited an item in my portfolio:
There's a Prologue and eight chapters done. About 38000 words. I feel like I am halfway there! But I would love input on how it reads - does it mesh together well? Do you think it moves forward smoothly? Does it need another direction? I changed a couple of things due to earlier input and am grateful for those reviewers. Please step up again, folks! |
There are six chapters up for reading. I am looking for input on character composition, too sweet, too sour, too bland, etc. Also with the flow of the story, does it ramble, does it grip you, does it make you want to read more? Specific input also welcome. Grammar is something I will tackle at a later date, when the novel is up, so volunteers to be Chief Eagle Eye can sign up too. Thanks to Joy   , Quest-YELLOW-Thanks Schnujo  and sandyaspen for their input. Please, all of you out there - feel free to join the Critics. (Critics are good, without them there would be no improvement!) |
| The first part (s) of my novel is (are) up! It's been a WIP for years since it's actually a series of short stories about children. There's an overdraft to stitch them together. Would love feedback. Not editing, I will be doing at least three to four more passes before I need eagle eyes!
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I am glad the feedback so far has been positive. I would like to know what tweaks you want to see.
Thanks to Quest-YELLOW-Thanks Schnujo