Greetings, all. I am looking for beta readers for my 70,000 word murder-mystery, currently with the title Death & Love. I have been working on this book since November, 2011. Two separate writing coaches, published mystery writers themselves, have assisted me for payment in improving it. I’m a 57 year old man who has two Ivy League degrees. However, unlike others posting here recently, I do not have a MFA in writing and my contact with literary agencies is being rejected by them.
Prior beta readers have told me the beginning of my novel is weak and my protagonist comes off as unappealing. That just will not do for someone unknown hoping to be published. As a result, I’ve made changes, but need to know if things work now. Also, I need to be on the lookout for minefields later in the book that can prejudice an agent or publisher willing to read the whole thing. I need people to give me the unvarnished truth about what they think.
I’m quite glad to swap with you. I'm open to reading a wide variety of genres, except I have zero interest in fantasy or poetry. Let me know if you’re interested. Thanks.
Prior beta readers have told me the beginning of my novel is weak and my protagonist comes off as unappealing. That just will not do for someone unknown hoping to be published. As a result, I’ve made changes, but need to know if things work now. Also, I need to be on the lookout for minefields later in the book that can prejudice an agent or publisher willing to read the whole thing. I need people to give me the unvarnished truth about what they think.
I’m quite glad to swap with you. I'm open to reading a wide variety of genres, except I have zero interest in fantasy or poetry. Let me know if you’re interested. Thanks.
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