29 critiques on Critters last week for my catharsis story. Goodness. Usually I expect around twenty. But the re-write’s done, and it’s out the door. Got a really good suggestion from a semi-regular critiquer. Love it when I get such excellent advice.
My S&S story is currently up now. Only four crits so far, but it’s only Thursday. I’m very dissatisfied with that one. I think it’s in the roughest shape of anything I’ve ever thrown to the masses. The prose in the beginning is pretty labored. A substantial overhaul will be necessary. Interesting to see what will come out after I get all the feedback in. Surprisingly, it’s gotten a fairly positive reception so far. But then again, it’s still early in the week.
And finally, drum-roll please, I’ve started on the novel. Really started on it and not just dicking around with it. Wow. 5000 words in. At this word count in a short story I’d be either winding it up, or at the very least well past the midpoint. And here I’m still only in the buildup and will be for a while yet. It’s a whole different world.
Doh…I keep seeing your name in the Critters weekly list and not having time to critique your stories. Maybe I can fit one in over Thanksgiving break or something. =)
No pressure. Sounds like you’re pretty hectic these days. Real life first and all that!
Heh, I’m 34,000 words in and still ramping up the plot. I am beginning to wonder if I haven’t included some bits here and there that I don’t absolutely need. But that’s what first drafts are for.
Good luck with the endeavor. 😉
Thanks, you too! Still find this whole novel-length thing intimidating, but I’m trying to take it chapter by chapter.
I am thinking, very tentatively, of getting back to my fantasy novel draft. It’s been so long since I started that I’ve learned to see more and more flaws, but I think I need to get back to it anyway.
Not sure if I will do my WWI story rewrite first or not. I think it will depend on my mood about the holiday season.
5,000 words, wow!! I’d be lucky if I can get in 500 words there in one writing.