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It's important to review as a reader, and as a fellow writer. We all know that reviewers are also writers. We also know that reviewers are expected to discuss literary devices, grammar, etc. However, it is also important to show the writer that you are also a reader. Let the writer know what aspects of their item worked for you (or didn't work), as a reader. Were you confused in any aspects of the plot, characters, setting, etc.? Give the writer your overall impression of their item. Do you think this is good advice? Yes. Reading in a variety of styles keeps you current with what's being published by the big 5 and what indi publishers are doing. If you're reading books on Writing techniques, it's nice to pop in a suggested book you think they might read to help them become a better writer. Do you review from a reader's point of view? Yes, I always look at reviewing from a reader's point of view. What do I like about the story? What connected me to the characters and was the conflict enough to hold me interest? I'm reviewing a fellow writer's MS and she's asked me to ghost write it for her. In reading this chapter by chapter as she posted it on another writing site, I found it difficult to read and stay interested. Some stories grab you and hold you captive. Those are the ones that most interest me. How did they do that? What was it that kept me reading? How do I show a writer this is what drives people to buy your book? On a side note, my personal experience, I've had readers tell me they had to read my book in one sitting. Other's said they got to the end of the chapter and said, "Just a couple more pages", and that turned in to a couple more chapters. Although it makes me feel wonderful, to be honest, I didn't set out to write a page turner. I started writing and the story held me captive. That being said, how does one duplicate that?? I love telling writers they have wonderful books that hold the reader's interest. How do you do that over with the next book and the next? I'm struggling to stay interested in my own stories. MY Blog: www.christinamweaver.wordpress.com Follow my journey writing a crime story 35 years in the making  |
Re: April Discuussion Topic ~ Be a Reader! · 04-01-19 3:07pm 
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