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Hi!

I'm a newbie who just recently completed a fantasy-epic novel. I work shopped it in a private writers forum, and am now sending it off to be rejected. It is a bit strange and I do believe the concept may make it harder to sell. I refuse to be daunted by rejection because I do have a plan 'B' for it, while I write my second novel.

Okay, so here is my question: The group I worked in was decidedly lacking in actual Fantasy Fans, I would like to get a true 'Fantasy Fan's opinion on it. Where can I go to find a reviewer, who would read it for the joy of just bashing it? (I don't need line edits, just comments...)

A big thanks, if someone could steer me in the right direction.
 

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Hi!

I'm a newbie who just recently completed a fantasy-epic novel. I work shopped it in a private writers forum, and am now sending it off to be rejected. It is a bit strange and I do believe the concept may make it harder to sell. I refuse to be daunted by rejection because I do have a plan 'B' for it, while I write my second novel.

Okay, so here is my question: The group I worked in was decidedly lacking in actual Fantasy Fans, I would like to get a true 'Fantasy Fan's opinion on it. Where can I go to find a reviewer, who would read it for the joy of just bashing it? (I don't need line edits, just comments...)

A big thanks, if someone could steer me in the right direction.

You might consider pasting chunks of it in the "Share Your Work" forum. You'll get an honest critique there. Start with the opening paragraph and move on from there.

And welcome!
 

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Thank you both! It's nice to meet you.
I appreciate it.

I will try the beta, because I would prefer not to post on in the forum.
 

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Thank you both! It's nice to meet you.
I appreciate it.

I will try the beta, because I would prefer not to post on in the forum.

For a while, I was using Critters Writers Workshop. I found it to be very helpful. The only reason I stopped being a part of it was because I went back to work, and didn't have as much time as I used to.

Welcome and good luck :)
 

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I'll second the suggestion of Critters. Through them you can submit a sample to the queue and make it a "Request for Dedicated Readers." This should at least give you an indication of whether your opening makes a good hook for people who enjoy SF/F. Then if people express interest in reading the whole thing, so much the better.

Good luck to you, and welcome to AW!
 

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Hey!

It's nice to meet all of you, and thanks for the advice!
I checked the critters wed site out, and that is what I'm looking
for.

Also. I'm becoming fond of this site, so...
I will stick around and get to know you all better.
 
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