I am working on writing a book

United States
January 14, 2009 9:03am CST
I have written a few chapters in a book and know that the book is a good idea, but i am having a hard time with getting feedback on the chapters. I am afraid that the third chapter is what is holding me back as this is the chapter no one has commented or given feedback on. I also seem to have a medium to low writing self esteem and look to this feedback to help that as well. If you are a writer what do you do when you are having these problems or if you don't have these problems what do you do to avoid them?
4 responses
@irishidid (8688)
• United States
14 Jan 09
You need to get onto a writing forum. I belong to a small one that might be right for you. We don't bite and you can put your writing in a protected area for members to read. Come in, take a look around and if you like it, you can join. http://cher2.proboards43.com/index.cgi
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@irishidid (8688)
• United States
14 Jan 09
I'm known as the "Queen of the Grue" on the site. You'll see me there. Yes, that kind of writing is just fine. If you decide to join you can read me and I do love my grue.
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@irishidid (8688)
• United States
14 Jan 09
Anything and everything, Lexus.
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@Lexus656 (672)
• United States
14 Jan 09
what kind of writing do you guys specialize in?
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@Lexus656 (672)
• United States
14 Jan 09
Well I fyou need me to I would be availabe to read it and give you some feedback. I love to read and tend to read everything within reach most of the time. If I get to the poing where I think that something isn't going quite right I start to brainstorm again or find someone that doens't know me to read my work and tell me what they think. Sometimes it's easier for a third party that doens't know you to give you feedback. Alot of people probably don't voice there opinion because they don't want to hurt the writers opinion but hey everything needs anothers perspective every once in awhile.
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• United States
14 Jan 09
I have three chapters posted on www.webook.com/project/Summers-Rain. The first two chapters have a little feedback,but i have been begging for feedback on chapter 3 all to no avail. I would appreciate it if you would be able to read and give it feedback.. Thanks becca
@Lexus656 (672)
• United States
14 Jan 09
As soon as I get my son down for his nap in about 30 mins or so I will get on there and read it and give you all the feedback that I can.
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• United States
15 Jan 09
thank you I do appreciate it very much...
• United States
15 Jan 09
I have found that working with online critique groups has helped me through this problem quite a bit. I use the forums on absolutewrite.com, their share your work link is a great place to get started. I also found that stepping away from the work for a day or two is helpful. I'll work on other projects, or work through writng prompts to help prevent my mind from overloading too much on the current work in progress.
• United States
15 Jan 09
Thank you very much....I will give it a shot.
@dodo19 (47081)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
20 Jan 09
As a writer, it is normal to face some difficulty. It's normal that at some point you may have a bit of a writer's block. But I think that, if you have someone who can read your work and give you feedback, then that certainly helps. I find that this helps me to have a better sense of my work and have an outside perspective of my writing. It helps me to know what I can improve, and i'm sure that it may help you as well. If you need someone to read your work, just let me know. My offer stands, if you need and want it.
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• United States
23 Jan 09
Yes thank you...I would be very glad to have more read and help me with feedback...I have the first three chapters of the book at www.webook.com/project/Summers-rain again Thank you