I haven’t posted any reviews lately because I’ve been Beta Reading for a variety of authors. What fun and how talented these women are. And I think the most impressive part is their willingness to accept comments on their efforts.
I do believe writing a book is like raising a child, at least the first time out. They grow inside you until you deliver the product to your own world. Then you spend the next period of time developing them to greet the outside world.
And then the criticism begins – too big, too little, not focused, confusing storyline, etc. You hate to think your child is less than perfect, but those that ask for feedback are the champions. Their work improves and they write better. As parents we get help from family, friends and physicians and we product healthier children.
And when the product is done and out on its own we have all those wonderful memories. For the Author, you start another story. For the parent, you can either start again with grandchildren or maybe write a story. Either way, the process begins again. Be proud of your success and unafraid to ask for comments. I get better books to read and the world gets better people.
I’ll have a couple of reviews for you in the next month. Until then – – –
Jana