I'm specifically looking for where I can get it proofed and edited by new eyes.
It's already gone through revisions, but I know it needs work.
2006-08-05 19:59:32 · 5 answers · asked by kxaltli 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
I'm not trying to find out if my story is good or not. I'm trying to get it proof-read and edited.
2006-08-05 20:10:32 · update #1
Join a local writer's group. A good one's members read aloud their works and then each person, in a very ordered fashion, makes positive and helpful comments, no harsh criticism.
I have belonged to one for over 2 years and my writing has improved 150%!!
The content isn't remarked on...in other words, nobody has the right to say you shouldn't be writing about such and such. What is commented on: punctuation; spelling; grammar; word usage.
Then once you've improved your writing, you can find out places to submit.
Very helpful!!
2006-08-06 06:20:44 · answer #1 · answered by 60s Chick 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are serious about you story being published then I would start speaking with an editor in your area. Friends and family would be the first people that I'd ask, only because I would want the story finished before I presented it to any one.
2006-08-05 20:11:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may want to try www.literotica.com It's a site mostly for erotic stories BUT they do have a non erotic section with volunteer editors who can give you pointers. I'd also be happy to proof read anything.
2006-08-05 20:05:16 · answer #3 · answered by darkness_returns 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, send it to a professional literary criticism service, also known as a literary appraisal agency, of course. They charge you to let you know if your story is good or crap.
2006-08-05 20:04:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
come to me :-)
2006-08-05 20:03:00 · answer #5 · answered by sweet_jerry 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋