I LOVE to read giant, epic romantic sagas. Seriously, the bigger the better! (for books, please see my post in the sex scenes thread regarding opinions about the other) Preferably historical. I just love to get lost in the world of a book that will last, ya know? So when I sat down to write a book, I wrote what I know and what I like to read. Now I have a massive 187,000 manuscript that I've heard from several sources (sight unseen) is too big to consider for a first time novelist. I am interested in the direct experience of others on this.
I am willing to cut, and also willing to consider splitting it into two books, the latter of which I would prefer as there are several subplots that could be expanded, but I think I need some input first. I am too close and I've been on my own with it too long at this point to see it as objectively as I think I would need to for those things.
I have also started a new project, a YA Fantasy that I hae been carrying around for a few years. I am writing with the intention of meeting the word count expectations and possibly publishing first as a foot in the door.
I cant be alone. Is anyone else here as well? Or been here?
I am willing to cut, and also willing to consider splitting it into two books, the latter of which I would prefer as there are several subplots that could be expanded, but I think I need some input first. I am too close and I've been on my own with it too long at this point to see it as objectively as I think I would need to for those things.
I have also started a new project, a YA Fantasy that I hae been carrying around for a few years. I am writing with the intention of meeting the word count expectations and possibly publishing first as a foot in the door.
I cant be alone. Is anyone else here as well? Or been here?