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Chuck, I'm incredibly grateful for the time and energy you put into this feedback (and for all the teaching you do). I was nodding my head to every word.
It wasn't until now that I realized in a lot of my work, I play it safe with my main characters. Over index on likable and sympathetic. This line will always stick with me: "Readers wil…
Chuck, I'm incredibly grateful for the time and energy you put into this feedback (and for all the teaching you do). I was nodding my head to every word.
It wasn't until now that I realized in a lot of my work, I play it safe with my main characters. Over index on likable and sympathetic. This line will always stick with me: "Readers will adore a clever character that fools everyone except us." Changing the voice of the lead here will go miles. Digging deeper into the vertical. Can't thank you enough. This is just what I needed.
Now to embrace my inner evil, scheming genius on the next draft!
Consider that male writers tend to create blameless, victimized female characters. To me all characters should be bright and dynamic, regardless of gender.
Thanks for putting some skin in the game.
This is spot on. Thanks again, Chuck!
Andrew, I keep thinking about your story and am really looking forward to your next draft. Hope you’ll share when it’s ready!!
Thank you, me too! Now to find the time to work on it...