I keep getting asked how my story is going. To tell you the truth...it's moving. I finished my first 80,000+ word manuscript this past February. In my mind, it was not a good story. I struggled through it. If I found it hard to write, obviously it would be difficult for others to read. Note to self: why did I think I could write a historical? I accepted it was my first try and allowed two people to read it. I truly appreciate their complete honesty. Here are some of their comments (I mixed them up, so no one could determine the reviewer):
- I like the story. It is engaging and I found myself thinking about it when I was not reading it, good sign!
- I liked the main characters and could see why they would appeal to each other.
- Work on your dialogue, it is almost too formal in some places and doesn't flow properly in others.
- Need more background.
- Too much tell, not show.
- The love scenes are well written
- Writing kept me interested - it wasn't a chore to read through and I looked forward to seeing what would happen next.
- Good twist.
- Need to clear up fantasy v. not fantasy.
- Major story concept doesn't work - the villain
In the meantime, I have been working on a contemporary story. Instead of mapping out the course, I have been free-styling. The current story wants to escape from me and I'm letting it. I figure it can be polished up later. Maybe this new one will be the one I feel more comfortable sharing with others and may submit as a query to agents.
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5 comments:
I don't think any of these comments sound bad at all. The comments sound to me like something that can be worked on. And, I think we should get to read the book (Delia and me or is it I?)
I have much respect for both of your opinions. My fear is you'll read it and decide I am an atrocious writer. You may not be willing to repeatedly listen to me talk about my efforts in the future.
Realistically, I know you will be supportive because you understand what I'm going through, but it's those crazy irrational fears. I'll deliver it to you soon. :)
Looking forward to it
I was going to wait until it was published and purchase a copy but you're shelving it for now?
The historical one is my test subject. It was difficult to write. I'm loving the current one I'm writing. The characters are interesting to me and I'm upset that they aren't getting together. I'll offer you a discount on that one!
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