How do I tell if what i'm writing is boring?

Duresthar · **Joined:** Tue Dec 11, 2007 9:23 pm **Posts:** 2

Howdy,

At the moment i'm writing a Science Fiction book/novel and iv'e written five chapters in draft form so far. No matter how many times I ask my friends to proofread it for me and tell me what they think, I know that they'll never truely tell me their opinion if something is rubbish or boring, so I guess what i'm looking for is a way to tell. Anything is appreciated. Thanks.

Grayling · **Posted:** Thu Dec 13, 2007 11:15 am

Getting objective opinions of your work is difficult but priceless.

Try these two web sites:

www.Youwriteon.com

www.writelink.co.uk

They both offer opportunities to have your work reviewed by other authors.
Another advantage of this type of reviewing system is that you are required to review the work of others, which gives you insight into your own writing and the process of authorship generally.

Graham

RGadmin · **Posted:** Thu Dec 13, 2007 2:59 pm

Hi,

I agree with Graham, I have reviewed other people's work on Youwriteon and found it an excellent way to give and receive genuine feedback. I am also fortunate enough to be a part of a small writing group - mostly made up of fellow students from the OU course I took earlier in the year (can highly recom' their courses). I honestly believe that if you are receiving feedback from other authors then it is far more likely to be constructive and helpful. A friend saying 'Yeah, I liked it', doesn't really help anyone - as you know.

So, don't be scared, sign up for a course, post a sample on a website or ask if anyone on this site wants to do a bit of reciprocal critiquing. (It's only scary the first time!)

Good luck, welcome to the site and shout if you need us (I could have a look but it will be mid-January as am up to my eyes!)

RG
Struggling Authors

OU Course link - http://strugglingauthors.co.uk/writingcourses.aspx
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Dansanthomes · **Posted:** Thu Dec 13, 2007 3:09 pm

Hello,

One excellent way to get a critique is to submit to one of the author magazines that are out there.

Helen Edwards who publishes the blog http://www.lovetoread-write.blogspot.com/ has just had the first 1000 words of her novel critiqued in this month's Writer's Forum. Not only did she get some invaluable feedback from an accomplished author but she also got a bit of exposure!

Good luck!

Writer's Forum website - http://www.writers-forum.com/index.html

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Duresthar · **Joined:** Tue Dec 11, 2007 9:23 pm **Posts:** 2

thanks for the replies, great help!

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