Writers want to share their stories, but don't always know or own that story. The premise gets lost. Too many characters, dramatic events, storylines or unfocused conflict.
I'm two and a half chapters into this new ms and I want to OWN my story. I want to focus on the main charcters and their conflict...to make the story a success.
How will I do that?
I've been reading...it is research...and love getting back in the writing mode. But it came as a shock when a well known author lost my interest after the midpoint of the book. Why? Too many 'gray-black moments' is all I can figure out. The climax fizzled for me...and the opening of this book was fantastic. I couldn't put it down. By the end, I had to force myself to keep reading.
Okay, I know what you're thinking...she's famous...I'm not. What do I know?
I'm a reader. I've consumed novels since seventh grade. Yes...that long ago. I haven't written a best seller...but as a reader, I know when a book disappoints me.
What makes you lose interest in a book?
