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I have a bit of a dilemma with regards to my almost-finished manuscript. I have given it to a couple of my friends to read. I’m anxiously awaiting their opinions, but I recently read (in Gordon Wells’ “The Business of Writing”) advice from a writer stating that you shouldn’t look for criticism from those not in the business. I don’t know anyone in the business, so I’m wondering if I should just use my own judgement – which is of course very subjective – and submit to the first publisher on my list. I’m torn between just wanting to get the darn thing out there and wanting it to be perfect.
Does anyone have any thoughts on this?
Does anyone have any thoughts on this?
Labels: criticism, publishing, writing
posted by Carlotta | 12:48 pm
2 Comments:
Maybe you could consider a manuscript assessor? http://www.bookcouncil.org.nz/community/organisations/manuscriptass.html
It sounds very expensive to me, but I guess you've got to consider what it's worth to you.
Good luck,
Maggie
(Random person from Wellington who stumbled across your website one day when looking for the names of the white tiger cubs at Zion Wildlife Gardens. With luck and perseverance, I'll eventually be in the same position you are, so am really interested to see how you get on.)
:-)
Thanks for the encouragement Maggie :-)
I have considered Manuscript Assessors, but as you say, they’re a bit pricey… around $800 for my novel!
I have a list of publishers that I’m going to submit to, and if they all say no then I’m going to give Assessment a go.
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