tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7448381042843733953.post5248901364118069361..comments2014-08-12T15:55:59.876-07:00Comments on Page Me Fantasmic: It's Alive!Anette J Kreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15675193405511996480noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7448381042843733953.post-28934930861251053292008-11-27T07:15:00.000-08:002008-11-27T07:15:00.000-08:00I just had to go buy a new shredder to shred all t...I just had to go buy a new shredder to shred all the manuscripts I printed out for friends. I have stacks and stacks and stacks . . .<BR/><BR/>I bought a laser print just for that, too. <BR/><BR/>And binding materials.<BR/><BR/>NOW I don't print out the manuscript anymore . . . people kept asking me for a copy of the book whenever I did a major rewrite. <BR/><BR/>NOW I just have it posted online. ;) But it's always best to have people read your work printed. I will only print out copies of my work now if it's really important to me get a specific person's opinion that isn't willing to read the story online. Like my mom. :)<BR/><BR/>Sorry you didn't finish NaNo. I just finished last night. I now have a great start on Monarch! Yay! And it looks like you have a good start, too. <BR/><BR/>I would read your story based on the information you gave. I think the blurb needs to be more detailed - not longer - just not as vague. <BR/><BR/>Like when you say, "she always wanted to help" I'm thinking help who? what? I know you want to raise questions, but just a little more information would pull a reader in more, I think.<BR/><BR/>And why is her ordinary life danger-ridden? I think more explanation there would help, too. Just a word or two.<BR/><BR/>Why are the fabled creatures gearing up for battle? The line about layers of intrigue also has me squirming. It's too vague.<BR/><BR/>Do you see what I'm getting at? I'm just making suggestions. Feel free to stick your tongue out at me and tell me to go away. :) I won't be offended. ;)<BR/><BR/>I like your excerpt. It has me interested! <BR/><BR/>Have you thought about joining a writing circle? I belong to CC. It's the best thing I've ever done as a writer. Having a circle of dedicated friends who are as serious about writing as I am is absolutely invaluable.<BR/><BR/>Let me know if you're interested and I'll give you some more info.<BR/><BR/>Also, did I send you an invite to my blog with The Breakaway? I can't remember . . . and I don't see you on the list. Let me know.Michelle D. Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09696465137285587646noreply@blogger.com