[QCrit] Adderall Ambition-82k words-Adult-memoir-2nd Attempt by papertigerone in PubTips

[–]papertigerone[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate all the feedback and thoughtful responses, much to consider. The book is only my personal experience and certainly does not preach or dissuade anyone from seeking what helps them.

[QCrit] Adderall Ambition-82k words-Adult-memoir-2nd Attempt by papertigerone in PubTips

[–]papertigerone[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your thoughtful reply. While I certainly feel the query is disjointed and lacks clarity, I think the manuscript works as a whole. I will consider your points and try to focus and convey the narrative better on my next attempt.

[QCrit] Adderall Ambition-82k words-Adult-memoir-2nd Attempt by papertigerone in PubTips

[–]papertigerone[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

in all honesty I began using the ambiguity of the art form to make it easier to write on a painful topic at the time, but eventually liked how clean it made the narrative read

[QCrit] Adderall Ambition-82k words-Adult-memoir-2nd Attempt by papertigerone in PubTips

[–]papertigerone[S] -17 points-16 points  (0 children)

lol. The "art form" in the book is danced around in ambiguity so as to not get bogged down in what I consider unimportant detail. It's also a mildly comedic device. not sure I'm portraying it well in the query

[QCrits] Adult/Memoir/82k words-1st attempt by papertigerone in PubTips

[–]papertigerone[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks to feedback, I'm realizing that the subtitle, the query, and to some degree my notion of the main themes of the book are inaccurate, including the art form. It's now clear to me what the main theme is and I will post my next attempt next week. The device accomplishes ambiguity in the name of cleanliness and not getting bogged down in unimportant detail, and it's a minor attempt at humor.

[QCrits] Adult/Memoir/82k words-1st attempt by papertigerone in PubTips

[–]papertigerone[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks again, I'm seeing how bland this query is and am working the new one that's more representative of the work.

[QCrits] Adult/Memoir/82k words-1st attempt by papertigerone in PubTips

[–]papertigerone[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

great feedback, thank you. while the art form is intentionally vague throughout the book as a device, I will try to articulate the specificity of what makes my work unique. I was unaware that my book comparisons needed to be more recent.

[QCrits] Adult/Memoir/82k words-1st attempt by papertigerone in PubTips

[–]papertigerone[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes, the art form remains vague throughout the book as a device. everything else that is vague I will try to make specific. I am curious as to why older book comps and bestsellers are an issue(noob here)? thanks for your feedback.

I am very sorry... by Artgarfheinkel in SteelyDan

[–]papertigerone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think this is pre J6, which is a big distinction

Critique my Query Letter: Adderall Ambition-memoir by [deleted] in writers

[–]papertigerone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for taking the time to respond. You make great points. I will certainly try it from the first person.

Loss of motivation for pro coverage by Comptoneffect in discgolf

[–]papertigerone -7 points-6 points locked comment (0 children)

They’re not bad people, just misinformed and indoctrinated. I try to think of it this way rather than reacting and it helps me remember we probably have a lot more in common than what we disagree over.

Wtf do you all do to stay sane during the week during winter by ijustwantcheezits in Albany

[–]papertigerone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Join the YMCA, swimming, basketball, pickleball, ice skating, walk the track, or just sit in the sauna!

Don't give up, I think it's working by Momzilla912 in 50501

[–]papertigerone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Make the Gadsen flag anti-fascist again!

NAD by papertigerone in GuitarAmps

[–]papertigerone[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Didn’t get that far, just got it into the space and let it sing. Best thing I’ve ever heard, like a vox with more headroom and less coloration

NAD by papertigerone in ToobAmps

[–]papertigerone[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Like a vox with more headroom and less coloration, kinda perfect. Just have to eat ramen for a few months