"Hi Amanda. Still looking for a crit partner? I have a YA SF/Fantasy that I would like a new person to take a look at. I am not looking for an in-depth editing, rather, someone to give feedback on emotion/style/pacing. Does the story work? Do the…"
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Tom Bridgeland replied to Amanda Lodi's discussion Searching for a critique partner for YA fantasy. in the group Crit SeekersTom Bridgeland replied to Marcus's discussion What are the current rates for editing? in the group eBooks and Self-Publishing"That doesn't sound unreasonable. Even for an already well-written book there is a lot of responsibility involved in good editing. That is what you are paying for, really. Proofreading is easy. Editing is a whole different game."
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Tom Bridgeland commented on Adrienne Gelbart's blog post Another YALITCHAT Member coins a book deal this week, wow you guys are on fire!"Too Cool!"
Tom Bridgeland commented on Melissa Smith's blog post Night Flame: An Excerpt of Sorts"I like it. I like the way you mention not dying in the first part, then return to the idea at the end, giving it a much deeper meaning.
I like the writing style. One complaint? this phrase is clumsy: ...by the news of which I had to present…"
Tom Bridgeland posted a blog postArrows
A wind blew and twisted the bodies around, neatly, one by one, a ghoul displaying his wares. Jon saw that arrows were thick in their faces, on the side facing the house.http://hubpages.com/hub/The-Tale-Of-Jon-Handshaker-Chapter-Twenty-SixRead and critique. Please.See More
Tom Bridgeland commented on Tom Bridgeland's blog post The Wind Is A Ghoul"Thanks LM, you are sweet to follow what I'm doing.
I don't tweet, never got into it, though I suppose I should...
The next few chapters are going to get grimmer and darker for awhile. I hope that feeling is communicated clearly, and…"
StaffLM Preston commented on Tom Bridgeland's blog post The Wind Is A Ghoul
"This is great Tom! Did you tweet about this? Share it on twitter #SampleSunday!"
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Posted on April 16, 2013 at 9:49pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
If you are looking for cover art, try Justin Nichol.
<justinnicholillustration@gmail.com>
You can see my cover on Amazon.
On Review
Posted on August 14, 2012 at 12:39am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Got an email the other day from a pretty big publisher. My novel was pulled from the slush pile and considered good enough for a second look.
A Female Viewpoint
Posted on February 2, 2011 at 11:07pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Several of my chapters are written from a female viewpoint, a young woman in her late teens. My daughter says I hit it pretty well, she likes those chapters as a break from the relentless male view of the main character.
I am hoping someone here, a woman, could read these chapters, or even just one, particularly the first, which sets her personality, and tell me if I am on or off here.
Thanks.…
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- At 1:15am on July 6, 2012,
StaffLaura Chesterson said… To Tom
From Laura and YALitChat!
- At 1:04pm on July 6, 2011,
StaffGeorgia McBride said… - happy birthday
- At 12:20am on July 6, 2011,
StaffLaura Chesterson said… To Tom
From Laura and YALitChat!!
- At 10:01am on May 1, 2011,
StaffC. Lee McKenzie said… Ah, yes. Being twelve is difficult for the girl and the parents. Good luck! Tell her hello for me and that I hope she'll read Princess of Las Pulgas too. Would love her comments.
- At 3:13pm on March 6, 2011,
Cindy L. Rodriguez said… - Hi. Thanks for adding me as a friend. I look forward to getting to know you more here.
- At 12:15am on March 04, 2011, Mari J Carpenter gave Tom Bridgeland a gift…
- At 11:45pm on February 2, 2011,
Melissa Smith said…
Hey Tom, thanks for that comment on my blog, I really appreciated it. I think it would be nice if you read a couple chapters of my book; I'm usually very shy about letting people read my writing. It was actually kind of hard for me to post that blog. Thanks very much for your offer.
Mel
- At 8:25pm on September 21, 2010, Mari J Carpenter said…
- Thanks Tom, you were a great help. Mari
- At 10:02am on July 6, 2010,
StaffGeorgia McBride said… - Happy birthday! Thanks for being one of our most active members. You are a credit to the writing community and certainly to THIS community! I appreciate you and so do the many others here. Enjoy the day.
- At 4:03pm on May 5, 2010,
KaSonndra Leigh said… - Hi Tom,
Got your email. I sent you a response and ch. 1 for you to review. Let me know if you got it.
Talk to ya later,
Kay
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