Hi there
I had some really bad news this week. I have been racking up a huge number of rejections, but at least had one request for a full. Then got the rejection for that. It said:
"You write well, and the opening of your novel was dramatic and gripping. Unfortunately, however, I did not find your characters as engaging, or as thoroughly developed, as I may have hoped, and I felt that the novel lost pace as a result. I do believe that pace and characterisation are crucial when it comes to standing out in the crime-fiction market."
So there it is - characterisation and pace. I am not sure how to fix this and would REALLY appreciate it if other writers would read my manuscript and make some suggestions. I really believe in this story and think that it could be great.
I hope someone will be able to help me!!
Thank you
Secret Scribe (right now with a very sore heart)
I had some really bad news this week. I have been racking up a huge number of rejections, but at least had one request for a full. Then got the rejection for that. It said:
"You write well, and the opening of your novel was dramatic and gripping. Unfortunately, however, I did not find your characters as engaging, or as thoroughly developed, as I may have hoped, and I felt that the novel lost pace as a result. I do believe that pace and characterisation are crucial when it comes to standing out in the crime-fiction market."
So there it is - characterisation and pace. I am not sure how to fix this and would REALLY appreciate it if other writers would read my manuscript and make some suggestions. I really believe in this story and think that it could be great.
I hope someone will be able to help me!!
Thank you
Secret Scribe (right now with a very sore heart)
