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Arturia
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Question on my own writings

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Anyone

Is this the place to post say a chapter of a book I've written?

I'm afraid to show it to anyone I know in case it gets trashed or I get ridiculed. It's weird really, because I really want to know if there is any mileage in it, ie would anyone be interested in reading it.

I've pretty much completed a prologue chapter for a fantasy novel (the whole book is written but has been completed over 5 years so there are gaps, rushed sections, continuity, plot and name gaps etc, so it needs radical work in terms of rewrites). I've also planned out 2 further volumes of the whole story so I know where the story is going.

If this is the right place, then is anyone interested in giving some honest feedback, and can I attach a word document?

If not, where is the right place to post it?

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I'd say this would be the place...correct me if I'm wrong, someone...
Anyway, go ahead :D
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Post by hierachy »

This is indeed the correct place.
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Post by Arturia »

Ok then and thanks

Rather than cut and paste 30 pages of Word text, is it possible to attach a word file?

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Post by duchess of malfi »

Yes, this is the place. If you ask for constructive criticism you will receive it, but people are generally very supportive here. :)

You could also ask for test readers and send them copies and ask for their comments. I have seen it done that way, as well. :)
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Post by Edge »

I don't think you can attach it - but if you have someplace else you can upload it to, you can just post a link to it.

If you don't - pm me and I'll make a plan for you.
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