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Now I've Gone and Done It!

Hello Everyone,

I hope all is well with you.  Aside from being innundated with snow, life is good.  I recently submitted my first page for critique at Slushbusters (http://www.slushbusters.blogspot.com/).

I'm quite nervous about opening my work for public scrutiny, but I hope the comments I receive will identify glitches in my writing.  After all, I cannot correct a problem unless I'm aware one exists.  This said, I'd appreciate it if some, or all of you, would drop by Slushbusters and take a gander at my first page.  I'll take all the help I can get(:  I look forwad to your feedback (gulp).

Until next time, happy writing.

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  1. MichelleFebruary 26, 2010 at 2:26 PM

    Enjoyed reading your first page on Slushbusters - see the comment I left there for my thoughts on it - keep writing, although you are very brave to put your work out there...not sure I am ready yet.
    Michelle
    x

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  2. MichelleFebruary 26, 2010 at 3:51 PM

    It is truly a brave thing to put your work out in the world for public scrutiny. Thanks for trusting in the process!

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  3. UnknownFebruary 26, 2010 at 7:27 PM

    Many thanks to both of you for the thoughtful and helpful feedback.

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  4. UnknownFebruary 28, 2010 at 5:12 PM

    I love your blog and I can't wait to read your first page, I'll be heading over there now! I look forward to following you!

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  5. The romantic query letter and the happy-ever-afterMarch 1, 2010 at 2:49 AM

    I'm so going by to have a look. You have a great week.
    Warm regards,
    Simone

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  6. UnknownMarch 1, 2010 at 8:43 AM

    Welcome to Aspiring Novelist's Jen. Simone thanks for your continued support.

    Although seeing my weaknesses identified through other people's eyes took me through some rough seas, I made it to land unscathed. The experience has helped me to become a better "Captain of my ship" so to speak. After I turn in my revision on Wednesday we'll see what the weather brings(:

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  7. Alyssa GoodnightMarch 2, 2010 at 1:45 PM

    Congratulations! That's VERY brave of you--I don't know if I could do that. Best of luck with your critiques!

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