Looking for Editors!

[Diana]

I suppose what I would really like at this point is someone who could read the first few chapters and give me an analysis on the style and flow of the story. Does it hook the audience? Are the characters believable and easily empathized with? Is the writing style pleasant to read? Often I won't read a book if the first chapter isn't satisfying. Also, it would help to have an extra set of eyes to pick out any grammatical errors, typos, awkward wording, etc.

I would be willing to read the first 50 pages (typical amount) and give you feedback. I have judged many literary contests.

I would require a mailed hard copy double-spaced with at least 1" margins, pages numbered, no staples. I would mail the ms. back red-lined with a critique.

Beyond that, as a writer, I can tell you it has been my experience that motivation must come from you alone. (If you HAVE to write--that is a clue.) Although, local authors associations, which you could join as an unpublished author, usually have the buddy/motivation sort of atmosphere in writing workshops. And by joining an authors association, you also make a commitment to the art and manifest this path further.