Publishers, agents, and readers all make quick decisions about what they want to read. Below are my first impressions of ten novel openings written by Novel Boot Camp participants. I stopped reading (and ended the excerpt) at the point that I was no longer interested in continuing. I also included comments about why the story … Continue reading 10 First Page Critiques: Thriller & Mystery Edition [Novel Boot Camp]

Publishers, agents, and readers all make quick decisions about what they want to read. Below are my first impressions of ten novel openings written by Novel Boot Camp participants. I stopped reading (and ended the excerpt) at the point that I was no longer interested in continuing. I also included comments about why the story … Continue reading 10 First Page Critiques: Mainstream, Literary, Romance Edition [Novel Boot Camp]

Publishers, agents, and readers all make quick decisions about what they want to read. Below are my first impressions of ten novel openings written by Novel Boot Camp participants. I stopped reading (and ended the excerpt) at the point that I was no longer interested in continuing. I also included comments about why the story … Continue reading 10 First Page Critiques: Middle Grade Edition [Novel Boot Camp]

Publishers, agents, and readers all make quick decisions about what they want to read. Below are my first impressions of ten novel openings written by Novel Boot Camp participants. I stopped reading (and ended the excerpt) at the point that I was no longer interested in continuing. I also included comments about why the story … Continue reading 10 First Page Critiques: Scifi, Fantasy, Horror Edition [Novel Boot Camp]

Welcome to the peer critiques. Below you will find a list of novel openings available for peer critique. If you submitted your opening, please critique at least five other submissions. If you didn’t submit your opening, you are still welcome to help out your fellow writers by leaving critiques. While honesty is a good thing, … Continue reading Workshop #2: Peer Critiques

Publishers, agents, and readers all make quick decisions about what they want to read. Below are my first impressions of twenty novel openings written by Novel Boot Camp participants. I stopped reading (and ended the excerpt) at the point that I was no longer interested in continuing. I also included comments about why the story … Continue reading “I Stopped Reading When…” Editor Critiques – Volume #9

Publishers, agents, and readers all make quick decisions about what they want to read. Below are my first impressions of twenty novel openings written by Novel Boot Camp participants. I stopped reading (and ended the excerpt) at the point that I was no longer interested in continuing. I also included comments about why the story … Continue reading “I Stopped Reading When…” Editor Critiques – Volume #8

Welcome to the second workshop of Novel Boot Camp! I can’t believe we’re already almost halfway done! This workshop will focus on peer critiques, but I will jump in with my own thoughts and comments if anyone has any questions or if I feel I can offer additional assistance. I will participate as much as … Continue reading Workshop #2: Peer Critiques – Submission Form

Publishers, agents, and readers all make quick decisions about what they want to read. Below are my first impressions of twenty novel openings written by Novel Boot Camp participants. I stopped reading (and ended the excerpt) at the point that I was no longer interested in continuing. I also included comments about why the story … Continue reading “I Stopped Reading When…” Editor Critiques – Volume #7

Publishers, agents, and readers all make quick decisions about what they want to read. Below are my first impressions of twenty novel openings written by Novel Boot Camp participants. I stopped reading (and ended the excerpt) at the point that I was no longer interested in continuing. I also included comments about why the story … Continue reading “I Stopped Reading When…” Editor Critiques – Volume 6