 Caramir 2009-03-17 . chapter 1-FOR THE ARTIST AUTHOR TRADE-
Writing:
I really like the style of writing that you've used here. I think that your lead character has a very dysfunctional, sarcastic (bordering on caustic) voice which I adore. And the way she describes her family is extremely humorous.
Spelling/Grammar:
I am afraid that grammar and spelling doesn't seem to be your strong point. There are many instances here that you go wrong with your grammar, and that becomes a huge turn off for your readers. I'd suggest getting it beta-ed. For your benifit, I'd like to point out a few mistakes: it's 'Hollywood', not 'Holliwood'. And I think that it should be 'respective places', instead of 'respected'. Basically, it just needs editing.
Characters:
I think that your characters are sounding interesting enough, at least as much as I can see from two chapters. Perhaps you could add a little depth to Tracy and Greg as you go along: that'll certainly help.
Plot:
Although I HAVE heard of plots like these before, you might be able to pull it off. You see, I think that your lead characters is 'new' enough to make this work. Let's see how this goes! |
 concerto49 2009-01-09 . chapter 1First thing - the better parts occur near the end. The start is boring. Don't give in to it. No one says the diary has to be presented in chronological order. In fact, you might not even write it that way. Sometimes you could forget to write and feel it in the next day, so advice is, switch the order a little and once people get into it, they can deal with a bit of slow facts. To that extent, if you think something drags on and it doesn't exactly move the plot, simply cut it. Diaries are hard to write, so nice attempt.
Ok, diary format, ghosts and love... Maybe I'm a bit picky... it's not as diary format the way it is. Personally, I think a diary is most of the time wrote in a rush (like before you sleep) and you try to get as much of the things down ASAP - you wouldn't worry about wording and all that mess, so it should be quick and use as little words as possible, but also without as much thought either, so it's a little messy and could go around in circles.
Maybe try to bring out a bit more emotions from the character - a bit more thoughts, a bit more complaining and a bit more personality to it all. |