"the reader must constantly determine how much to invest in the MC." Not only do I concur; I think this is among the most valuable tidbits of commendation in this entire batch of sweet, tasty grapes. The relationship with the reader is real, but more; it's tumultuous in the best way possible. Build upon that and eventually you'll win over even the ideologically minded. (Or at least it'll give them something they'll never forget) Happy to see The Crew giving the right people good impressions; it deserves them.
Be proud, Michael. Readers are the only people whose opinions matter, not editors. Editors seem to chase the market and we end up reading the same crap in different book jackets.
Congratulations, Michael. So much of the commentary relates to why you’re a top-notch editor—structural development, nuanced characters, gripping plot twists—but the most important thing this reviewer recognized was your voice. The narrator’s voice is so important, and so very difficult to create. And without it, no much else feels right.
It took me way too long, but I finally ordered it and I'm looking forward to spending time with your characters, Michael!
Sweet!! Thanks, Lyle!! Appreciate it mucho. See you later today ;)
"the reader must constantly determine how much to invest in the MC." Not only do I concur; I think this is among the most valuable tidbits of commendation in this entire batch of sweet, tasty grapes. The relationship with the reader is real, but more; it's tumultuous in the best way possible. Build upon that and eventually you'll win over even the ideologically minded. (Or at least it'll give them something they'll never forget) Happy to see The Crew giving the right people good impressions; it deserves them.
Thanks man!! Good to support each other
I'm very happy for you! Awesome!
Thanks Rick!! We gotta connect soon my brother.
Be proud, Michael. Readers are the only people whose opinions matter, not editors. Editors seem to chase the market and we end up reading the same crap in different book jackets.
Amen. Thank you!! 🙏
And you didn’t win the contest not because the book wasn’t worthy, but for the same reason only one actor wins the Oscar.
Congratulations, Michael. So much of the commentary relates to why you’re a top-notch editor—structural development, nuanced characters, gripping plot twists—but the most important thing this reviewer recognized was your voice. The narrator’s voice is so important, and so very difficult to create. And without it, no much else feels right.
You’re justified in feeling proud of this.
Thank you 😊
winners
Congrats!!! Is this the contest where winner will be announced Dec. 31? Or is this a different one?
Different. March/April.