Oh, the irony...Writing an entire novel came easier than creating this blog, incidentally named after said-novel. Oh well, there must be some symbolism in there somewhere. No matter, I've decided to go throttle up; nobody has to know until I have it ready. Right? Having no visions of grandeur, there's nothing I can offer to enlighten other writers. In fact, I ask them questions regularly. What I will do is offer my newfound perspective on something many writers regard with anxiety and anticipation: THE DREADED REVIEW.
To this first-timer, there appears to be three distinct categories of reviewers.
1. "Re-whewer" This saintly, literary-giant exerts time and creativity to put forth an honest critique--well balanced, positive, content-specific...all of this without secretly owing the author for bail money from back in college, nor operating from any other such motivation.
2. "Re-screwer" Not only did they troll around to your free preview, but did so while clouded by insomnia and a need to see their snappy, new user-name on Amazon. Attack-words to look for include "bad," "crazy" and almost always, "stupid." There will be no mention of plot resolution or characters. (Remember, they haven't read your book.)
3. "Re-Booer" This is a very tricky one. After gladly whipping out their credit card and obtaining your latest hard earned work, they can't put it down. Snickering, tearing up, getting lost between the lines. Then, they facebook you immediately to applaud you in front of God and everybody! But...they...just...can't, won't, don't review your book! Boo!
Hate to end so abruptly, but I'm afraid of what people might say in their comments.
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