I've written a novel, finally, which I don't think I am capable of improving significantly (having had a few false starts over the past months and years). I am working on something different, but I don't think I can find it in me to write better.
So far I've had three or four rejections, the last one was very blunt and simply said 'not strong enough.' Where do I go now? Is it worth paying for an editorial opinion? I've had informal opinions and suggestions already, and I shouldn't really spare money for this.
The book is still out with a couple of agents but I am not holding out much hope. It does seem as if I should finally accept that I am not cut out to be a writer - few are, I know. That's what 'not strong enough' is saying, in effect, isn't it?
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blackcoffee · 06/08/2011 10:18
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