a project

[holli]

So I think I want to polish up the YA novel I wrote at the end of 2010 and stick it up on the Kindle store, just to get it out there. Towards this end, I would love to have a couple of people read it over and point out any major holes or things that need fixing. Anyone interested? It's 50k and a fairly quick read.

(also, are there any DW comms for original fic? I would love to know about them if there are.)

eta: Okay, so, slightly more information about the novel, and what I'm looking for: it's basically about a girl who reads a lot of SF/F, and finds out that her bratty little sister is the lost princess of a magical kingdom. One of her friends is kidnapped away to said kingdom, and she and her sister have to go and rescue her.

Basically I need someone to read it and tell me a) if it sucks, b) if there are any major holes or lapses and c) catch any minor spelling-and-grammar stuff that I missed. Anyone willing to read it should feel free to do only one or two of those things. A more detailed beta would be much appreciated, but I realize 50k is a bit long for that.

Comments

[crantz]

It sounds intriguing. I'd be happy to give it a read over!

[holli]

Awesome! I can include you in on the google doc; what address would you like me to send it to?

[crantz]

baradanich at gmail will do!

[matt_doyle]

I'd be up for reading it (here via Sam). c dot matthew dot smit at gmail.

[holli]

Great, thanks! I'll include you in on the gdoc in a minute.

Beta? Love to!

[laurellejana]

I also come via Sam and Radio Free Monday. Sounds like a really neat story, and similar to one that's been rambling around in my head for a few years. I'd love to beta it, and also pick your brain (if you'd be okay with that) about the story some. This username is my gmail too, btw.

Re: Beta? Love to!

[holli]

Great! I'll get you included on the gdoc. Thanks so much!

[hazelhawthorne]

One more here from Sam. :)
I am an experienced beta reader and I would be happy to read your story and give you as thorough and nit-picky a beta as you would like. You can send the link to hazelannhawthorne at yahoo dot com.

[holli]

Awesome, thank you so much! It's on the way.

[mysid]

I'm in! I've beta-read before, love sci fi & fantasy, and I have kids in your target audience. Oh, and I'm here via Sam (aka Copperbadge).

My email is mysidrs at yahoo dot com.

[holli]

Great! Thank you so much. Gdocs on its way.

[stasia]

I'd be happy to give it as deep an edit as you want - 50K isn't too much for me (I read fast) and I like YA sff.

You can email me at i_am_stasia at yahoo dot com, if that's easiest for you.

Stasia

ETA: Ah, gDocs. Then I'm stasiasmith at gmail dot com!

[holli]

Great! It should be in your inbox in a minute.

[lokifan]

I'd be happy to give it a read, though it might not be immediate. I never ever notice plot holes but I'm good with SPaG and I can do the whole Reader Reaction thing :) lokifan.lj AT gmail.com

[holli]

Awesome, thank you! On its way.

[flyakate]

I teach kids of various ages, so I'd love to look it over!

flyakate (at) gmail.com

[holli]

This is aimed at a 13/14-year-old reader, I think, so if you have any insight there it'd be much appreciated. Should be in your inbox.

[watersword]

No problem -- thewatersword@gmail.com

[holli]

Thanks!

[jonquilles]

Hi! I'm here via Sam from Radio Free Monday. I read a lot sf/f, and I'm about the same age as your target audience. I'd also be glad to help with the spelling/grammar stuff.
My gmail is stethno

[holli]

Oh great, thanks! I'd love to have some younger readers.

[dreamwaffles]

I'd be up for it too! Though I do work, so I'd be a little slow.

[holli]

Not a problem, the more pairs of eyeballs the better. What email should I send it to?

[holli]

Okay, sent!

[dreamwaffles]

Thanks! Omma delete my email though.

[honeyelle]

I'd like to help! honeyelle at gmail.com =)