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A reviewing forum for those interested in improving their reviewing skills. |
I have been reviewing a epic novel this past year for a writer. I'm fortunate to say my reviews must be well received as I keep getting asked to review another chapter. In doing so I didn't always know where the story was going. I don't always comment on the plot. I'm more concerned that in each chapter the basic Goal/Motivation/Conflict is addressed. I look for places to enhance the setting and emotion. There's a lot missing as most of the chapter(s) are filled with one line paragraphs. For those of us regurgitating words for the Nano, we aren't looking for feedback on grammar and polished paragraphs. We want to know if it looks like we're heading for a dead end, a corner we can't get out of or the whole idea needs rework. It looks like I'll be writing well into the night tonight, as my evening is filled with dinner and church. Then home and writing. Tomorrow I'll sandwich the laundry and writing and a massive hunt for the Title to my car I can't remember where I put it. I was gone for 4 weeks and have no recollection of what safe place I put it. I'm sure I would have put is in that "safe Place I'd remember." I'm getting all kinds of flack from the PF (perfect hubby) |