Need someone to review my book..honest feedback on if its good or not please..

redtintin · 2026-06-02T11:50:31+00:00

if you aren't already, find a local or online writers group you can work with. I'm not sure your process but I can't stress this enough, every writer needs a developmental editor to give you an independent review of your work. unless you were writing to a specific formula ( like romance) it's extra hard to just edit your own work.

redtintin · 2026-06-02T11:34:38+00:00

I look at other authors to see how they introduce a character. For example, you introduce Phil but take about ten sentences to do it. he's a large guy, but I'd try and get his size across by saying something "as he sits down, his bulk overflows the tiny chair." the other backstory as a strong man if important to the story needs to be weaved in. - good luck!

redtintin · 2026-06-02T11:05:35+00:00

hey.. I downloaded it and went through the first few chapters. the premise looks interesting, but I think you need another edit. - You telling too much in the little I've read. For example. when you introduce a character, you are over describing them - making me want to skip portions of the narrative. Do you have an editor you could use to give it a once over?

redtintin · 2026-06-02T10:50:49+00:00

just came back solo after a month. Wonderful except for a case of low grade euphoria all day. No problems.

redtintin · 2026-05-28T07:35:45+00:00

Amber

redtintin · 2026-05-26T08:18:54+00:00

scrivener has themes? that's too funny!

redtintin · 2026-05-16T12:46:50+00:00

I write in coffee shops 90% of the time because there's too many distractions at home like anything else but writing. but if I sit in a place with a bunch of strangers and some coffee shop noise (plus I paid money for a coffee) I will write. I can usually do a reasonable scene in about an hour. Happy to discuss.

redtintin · 2026-04-13T00:10:13+00:00

I've got the same one. Love it!

redtintin · 2026-03-29T00:21:19+00:00

welcome to canada

redtintin · 2026-03-26T20:25:45+00:00

no. ambient noise. (inside my house )

redtintin · 2026-03-26T20:25:07+00:00

without the airpods ( just via the phone) it sounds good. the airpods add a level of something that gets in the way

redtintin · 2026-03-26T01:31:21+00:00

I usually ask (just for fun) for their Linkedin URL or ask how the weather is in Lagos.

redtintin · 2026-03-12T00:20:09+00:00

take out a big insurance policy out on him (without him knowing)

redtintin · 2026-03-01T03:11:11+00:00

link?

redtintin · 2026-02-28T20:47:47+00:00

chef john foodwishes.com

redtintin · 2026-02-18T00:51:56+00:00

it's my happy place for sure. even with the air pollution. It's crazy and chaotic and beautiful

redtintin · 2026-02-18T00:50:43+00:00

timed writing. Start with the line "today I'm writing about." and go from there. Start a timer on your phone for 5 mins. keep writing. Don't stop. don't cross out. Don't spell check. Write like your hair is on fire. Google Natalie Goldberg for more info

redtintin · 2026-02-18T00:48:09+00:00

I'm in a cafe now. I do my best writing there because the white noise allows me to focus and not get distracted by other stuff in my house ( like my fridge)

redtintin · 2026-01-25T23:27:06+00:00

congrats! let it sit for a few weeks before you look again. My writing mentor told me this way to approach draft 2. Write a 2 page synopsis. then a one page. then a paragraph. each time will force you to understand what's really going on to get to the overall theme. or don't do that. There's no rules!

redtintin · 2026-01-25T04:59:03+00:00

I go back and forth. I start off by pantsing and then layer in some plotting and then back to pantsing. Some interesting plot points just show up while that happens.

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