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demolinero
 08 Jun 2010, 21:19 #90753 Reply To Post
A publisher asked to see the full ms of my story, 'Lying in Wait'.

I've now received a full response, pointing out several ways in which I can deepen my characters and make the story more dramatic by losing a couple of minor threads and concentrating on the main story. One piece of advice I received was to take advantage of 'poetic license' in order to shorten the time-line considerably and even move the story from the 70s to the present day. I had never thought about this - always wanting to cross the 't's and dot the 'i's, but I'm very happy to try to be more flexible, especially as they want me to re-submit after the re-write.

I am so encouraged by such a helpful response, I thought I'd share this advice, especially as it has come from an industry professional.
http://www.elizabethjasper.com

Find my books on Amazon Kindle here:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lying-in-Wait-ebook/dp/B0055T772K/
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Meggie-Blackthorn-ebook/dp/B005UBZOPA/
http://www.amazon.co.uk/A-Bed-of-Knives-ebook/dp/B007PT0ILA/



MLT
 08 Jun 2010, 22:41 #90759 Reply To Post
Well done. I hope something comes of it.
Palache
 08 Jun 2010, 22:45 #90760 Reply To Post
Quite helpful advice generally, Elizabeth. Thanks for sharing with us and good luck. I'm sure you'll be published soon and I'll buy your book.
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Clairann
 09 Jun 2010, 09:31 #90778 Reply To Post
Hi Elizabeth, it's so nice to hear about a thoughtful, positive response from a professional - clearly your work has made an impact on them. Hope all goes well and good luck with the revisions. My fingers are crossed for you, Clair
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Turnip
 09 Jun 2010, 16:54 #90818 Reply To Post
Hey Liz, that's very encouraging! And interesting advice too. Looking good for a result.
Back to my roots.
pink rose
 13 Jun 2010, 08:42 #91138 Reply To Post
That's brilliant, Elizabeth. Best of luck with the rewrite and thanks for telling us about the publisher's feedback - it's very interesting.
winton
 22 Jun 2010, 10:35 #91840 Reply To Post
Elizabeth, you are very fortunate, and your story must be outstanding. I had seven agents in one month, four in one day, request all or part of my novel, Beyond Nostalgia. You might recall it from authonomy. Anyway, all but one of those agents have gotten back to me, basically saying--See Ya! I always dreaded the thought of one getting back to me and requesting I rework parts. You are very lucky. Best of luck! Thomas J Winton
sulcus
 22 Jun 2010, 11:23 #91843 Reply To Post
Quote: winton, Tuesday, 22 Jun 2010 10:35
Elizabeth, you are very fortunate, and your story must be outstanding. I had seven agents in one month, four in one day, request all or part of my novel, Beyond Nostalgia. You might recall it from authonomy. Anyway, all but one of those agents have gotten back to me, basically saying--See Ya! I always dreaded the thought of one getting back to me and requesting I rework parts. You are very lucky. Best of luck! Thomas J Winton


It's weird but the few experiences I've had of being asked for rewrites, is that on resubmitting, it's like either they've forgotten that they liked your work enough first time round to ask for a rewrite, or the time in between has seen them move on to a completely new agenda, interested in completely different themes etc.
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