So, last year I wanted to enter, but I didn't have a completed manuscript. This year, I have two (Nightland and Rush). The problem is not only deciding between the two, but they both need editing. One doesn't even have a second draft. The other's second draft is far from completion. So what will I do?
Work my butt off one the one without a second draft. I don't want to enter the other one just because I really really want to work on that one more. And it has been, oh, at least six months since I've gone through it.
The first thing I should do is probably read through and fix stuff. A lot of stuff, like the opening. It doesn't really have a good one. Good thing I've got over a month, and winter break starts in a week. I hope I have the time. The other thing will be the motivation.
And, another thing would be some peer critics. (I don't really know what to do to find people.) I have a feeling I'll have to resort to inkpoppers to get some critiques, which is the opposite of a plan of mine. *sigh*
If you don't know what the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award is, click here. And if anyone would like to work with me, I'd love to help out with your manuscripts! My critiques on inkpop are rather in-depth, and I won't be afraid to point out things, or help with grammar. Leave me a comment or shoot me an email if you're interest!
What are your opinions on the ABNA?
MY OPINIONS ON THE ABNA ARE THAT I WILL NEVER GET TO ENTER BECAUSE I'M NEVER GOING TO FINISH A BOOK.
ReplyDeleteBUT YOU WILL FINISH A BOOK ONE DAY. >:O
ReplyDeleteI'm taking a break from writing, so I'd be more than happy to critique a full manuscript if you want. I'm not entering or anything because I won't ever finish a book either.(Haha Zoey, I know exactly what that's like. At least you get far! I never make it past 15k)
ReplyDeleteMy online classes don't start till January 1st, so I'll be completely free for two weeks. Let me know it you want me to and I'll give you my email! ^-^
:O Thank you so much for the offer! :D I have to fix up either Nightland or Rush, though. <_< >_>
ReplyDeleteYou and Zuzu need to finish writing a book. >:O
I'll let you know if/when I decide on if I really want to enter one of the two!
You should enter Nightland >.o
ReplyDeleteThat requires fixing the beginning, and a whole bunch of scenes. >.<
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