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Hi
Thanks for taking the time to read this message.
I'm in the later stages of editing my novel and I've realised I need a beta who can help me to develop certain elements which are underdeveloped at present and to pick up any issues I haven't noticed.
It is a YA fantasy, which currently stands at around 46,000 words so there is room for expansion, which I think it needs.
To give you an idea of plot, here is my blurb:
Tal is just seven when she witnesses her house being destroyed by a sinister storm cloud, taking her parents with it. As she grows, she has to fend for herself in a city which has become a place of fear and danger. Tal is not alone; many of her peers are also orphaned. What is this shadow and why were these families targeted? The Shadow and The Hood is the story of these children’s survival and discovery of the truth behind their parents’ deaths. How do the mysterious Shadows, summoned up from the darkness, sustain one person’s corrupt power complex?
The biggest expansion I feel I need is the romance element. It is there but I feel it is underdeveloped, so if you're particularly familiar with the romantic subgenre, you might be particularly helpful for me.
I'm happy to swap manuscripts with a critique partner or to just have a beta. In particular, I have a lot of experience with grammar checking, proof reading and stylistics.
If you're interested in a swap or in helping me out, send me a message. I won't be offended if you decide you can't help me after having a look at my first chapter - just don't keep me waiting ages whilst you decide!
Thanks for your time!
Rosie
Thanks for taking the time to read this message.
I'm in the later stages of editing my novel and I've realised I need a beta who can help me to develop certain elements which are underdeveloped at present and to pick up any issues I haven't noticed.
It is a YA fantasy, which currently stands at around 46,000 words so there is room for expansion, which I think it needs.
To give you an idea of plot, here is my blurb:
Tal is just seven when she witnesses her house being destroyed by a sinister storm cloud, taking her parents with it. As she grows, she has to fend for herself in a city which has become a place of fear and danger. Tal is not alone; many of her peers are also orphaned. What is this shadow and why were these families targeted? The Shadow and The Hood is the story of these children’s survival and discovery of the truth behind their parents’ deaths. How do the mysterious Shadows, summoned up from the darkness, sustain one person’s corrupt power complex?
The biggest expansion I feel I need is the romance element. It is there but I feel it is underdeveloped, so if you're particularly familiar with the romantic subgenre, you might be particularly helpful for me.
I'm happy to swap manuscripts with a critique partner or to just have a beta. In particular, I have a lot of experience with grammar checking, proof reading and stylistics.
If you're interested in a swap or in helping me out, send me a message. I won't be offended if you decide you can't help me after having a look at my first chapter - just don't keep me waiting ages whilst you decide!
Thanks for your time!
Rosie