Horror.com Forums - Talk about horror.

Horror.com Forums - Talk about horror. (https://www.horror.com/forum/index.php)
-   Books & Fiction Writing (https://www.horror.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=15)
-   -   Im writing a book and need feedback. (https://www.horror.com/forum/showthread.php?t=65493)

TeddyFreddy 02-05-2015 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vampyd1977 (Post 987323)
i found the sentence structures very basic and regimented, the content varied but felt repetetive.

There are some very basic structures in there, I wouldn't have said it was too regimented that i'm sure is a mistake every rookie author makes in an attempt to complete a book for the first time.

I would however be very careful using references to "facebook" and "linkdin" etc as we all know how much trouble the social media super powers can be.

The story line was good, i loved the fact you started straight out with the action.

My 2 issues with it would be...

1 - when you read it, it feels like a constant build up wait for some serious action that never comes. almost cliffhanger ish.

2 - i ran out of pages to read ::big grin::

but otherwise i think you are heading in the "write" direction (see what i did there ::embarrassment::)

i am in no way a professional writer but i am an avid reader, this is just my own opinion.

JacobCain1971 02-05-2015 01:49 AM

The story line was good, i loved the fact you started straight out with the action.
 
Hi Jake,

I managed to make a start on your manuscript last night - and I'll start by echoing what teddy said:

'The storyline was good, i loved the fact you started straight out with the action.'

The first few lines grabs your attention and sets the scene up instantly. As an introduction, I thought you nailed it.

Writing in first person is a difficult one. Don't be scared about going off on a tangent, with some detailed prose in-between the main thread. You don't have to remain in the lead character's head all the time; deviate a little just to break it up.

Good luck with the agent/publisher.

I'll read more - and try to remain objective. ;-)

All the best, Paul.

anglewitch 02-05-2015 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeddyFreddy (Post 987379)
There are some very basic structures in there, I wouldn't have said it was too regimented that i'm sure is a mistake every rookie author makes in an attempt to complete a book for the first time.

I would however be very careful using references to "facebook" and "linkdin" etc as we all know how much trouble the social media super powers can be.

The story line was good, i loved the fact you started straight out with the action.

My 2 issues with it would be...

1 - when you read it, it feels like a constant build up wait for some serious action that never comes. almost cliffhanger ish.

2 - i ran out of pages to read ::big grin::

but otherwise i think you are heading in the "write" direction (see what i did there ::embarrassment::)

i am in no way a professional writer but i am an avid reader, this is just my own opinion.

It made me mad when I ran out of ink in my typewriter. AND IT STILL DOES! ::mad::

Jake.Ashworth 02-05-2015 03:43 AM

All, Awesome feedback. This thing is in first draft form so it is currently where it needs to be to be rewritten. That's the whole reason I started posting it here. I don't know what the hell Im doing ::big grin:: So I figured being here would give me a nudge toward how to rewrite it. Friends are to easy to please, I figured yall would be more honest. The next chapter will go up today or tomorrow. I have the entire thing but this forum wont let me post anything longer than 10k words so it takes a few posts to put up each chapter. The plan is to get it all up here and then take all of the feedback and go back at it.

anglewitch 02-05-2015 03:54 AM

Your welcome. Its going to be great to have you aboard the HDC forum.

Jake.Ashworth 02-05-2015 04:23 AM

I need to branch out into the rest of the forum, Im a huge B-Movie and Cult Movie buff. I love low budget, over the top horror.

TeddyFreddy 02-05-2015 04:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anglewitch (Post 987405)
Your welcome. Its going to be great to have you aboard the HDC forum.

But not as good as having me on here though lol ::big grin::

TeddyFreddy 02-05-2015 04:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jake.Ashworth (Post 987407)
I need to branch out into the rest of the forum, Im a huge B-Movie and Cult Movie buff. I love low budget, over the top horror.

there is loads on here bud, i was shocked when i joined.

anglewitch 02-05-2015 05:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeddyFreddy (Post 987410)
there is loads on here bud, i was shocked when i joined.

This is the reaction of all taxi dispatchers. ::big grin::

TeddyFreddy 02-05-2015 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anglewitch (Post 987416)
This is the reaction of all taxi dispatchers. ::big grin::

Steady on, but there are two of us on here that like the place lol
what is it you do AW??????


All times are GMT -8. The time now is 10:51 PM.