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Your First Novel

Are you in the process of writing your first novel? Share the ups and downs of your narrative journey!

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"Mixed Messages" FREE on Kindle

Started by Patricia Gligor. Last reply by Patricia Gligor Apr 26. 2 Replies

"Mixed Messages" is the first novel in my Malone mystery series. For those of you who are still struggling to find a publisher for your first novel, I'd like you to remember these words: "If you can…Continue

Tags: killer, serial, suspense, mystery

The World of Pacing! Need assistance Please :-)

Started by T. Swift. Last reply by Jenny Apr 24. 5 Replies

Hi ladies,I am writing my first YA novel and I am in the beginning pages and realized that I have a pacing problem. I do not want to have this problem and I want it fixed. I know an editor at a…Continue

NEEDING A CRITIQUE

Started by Mercedes-Benz Taylor. Last reply by Mercedes-Benz Taylor Mar 12. 2 Replies

Hello all!I have a story that I have been working on for the past six years and I am almost ready for publication but I have a problem - I have never written a short synopsis found on the back cover…Continue

I've posted chapter one of the novel I'm working on

Started by Becca Martin Mar 12. 0 Replies

I've also added a note and a caveat. If you have tips to make the story better, please let me know! Thanks so much!…Continue

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Comment by Candy Fite on April 20, 2011 at 10:45am

Jen, I was thinking about one of your replies some time back about my trouble with finishing my novel. You suggested finding a couple of Alpha readers. Well, I'm well on my way to finishing!! and have selected two people to read for me as Alphas. I thought it might be a good topic for a post above, explaining the differences between Alpha and Beta readers.

I blogged about this and had a couple of people who were curious for more information on them and the differences between the two.

Since it was your advice, would you like to do the honors? I think a lot of our members here would benefit from learning about them!:))

Thanks for your suggestion, it really got my rear moving!

Comment by Candy Fite on April 20, 2011 at 10:39am
Rebecca, I know the feeling! But, stick around, there are wonderful people and great writers here to converse with. If you ever need something, just ask!
Comment by Elizabeth Young on April 19, 2011 at 2:29pm
Appreciate your blog Jen, great teaching and advice on writing.
Comment by Jen Kirchner on April 19, 2011 at 12:05pm

Sometimes I forget the comment wall is down here and it's a week or two before remember -- sorry! Welcome, ladies!

 

Jen Kirchner

Comment by Rebecca J. Lower on April 17, 2011 at 8:28am
Hello, Candy, and thanks for the welcome! This site can feel so big and impersonal sometimes.
Comment by Candy Fite on April 16, 2011 at 6:42am
Lots of new faces around! Welcome:)))
Comment by Maria Kristina Abiog on April 15, 2011 at 10:31am

Hi,

 

I just joined SW a few hours ago. I'm not yet starting a novel but I wanted to learn to be able to. Though a memoir is what I'm opting for my first book and a poetry book as well. 

 

I hope I'm in the right group for that goal. :)

Comment by Syeda Tasmia Tahia on April 15, 2011 at 8:17am

OMG! i m so sorry....i mis-spelt my own blog address...

@Dera: thanx for pointing it out...& thanx for your lovely support...

i upload one chapter of my t a time to my blog... thanks again...

 

Dear all,

Please give me some feedback. Thanks!

http://superstardiaries.blogspot.com/ 

Comment by Dera R Williams on April 11, 2011 at 12:23pm

Hi Syeda,

Welcome to the group. The link you sent is wrong. It should be super instead of supperdiaries.

You should not feel sad. Just keep writing. BTW, I couldn't tell, are you writing your story on your blog?

 

Comment by Syeda Tasmia Tahia on April 10, 2011 at 2:41am

Hey All,

I am one of the youngest members here...but i feel really sad...i just started my first book...and am desperate for feedback...please provide me some...i am willing to take constructive critisism...

check out my story: http://supperstardiaries.blogspot.com

feel free to comment on my blog, or on my page in she writes...

 

Thank you all!

 

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