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Let’s Read

This page's purpose is two-fold: To list all Let's Read pages and to talk about a new project of mine.

'Let's Read' Index

Fekket

• Heir to the Empire - part 1, part 2
• Future Let's Read Poll

Non-Fekket

• Interim Poll
• Dr-Kens, State of Fear

I'll Let's Read Your Book

This idea is in the embryonic stages at the moment, but here are the basics:

1. Write a book. Go on. I'll wait. I don't want to hear from you if you don't have a manuscript that you could email to me at any given moment.
2. When you're done, send me your answers to the questions below. This helps me determine what level of writer you are. I would prefer more than just a simple 'yes' or 'no'; detailed answers are best.
3. I'll send you a quote for how much it would cost to have me proofread, copy-edit, and do a hilarious Let's Read of your book. Your answers to the questions do effect how much I charge. Don't worry, though; I charge peanuts.
4. Once you've got your quote and have thought it over, send me a sample of your book. Twenty pages should do. I'll read them over and finalize the quote; if you accept it and send me the manuscript, I'll get to work.

If you'll notice, one of the questions is whether you'd allow me to post the Let's Read on my site, or whether you'd like to keep it private. I'll charge less if it means I get comedy material for my site; however, I understand if you don't want the commentary posted in public.

The questions:

1. I made a mistake in #3, above. (Hint: In the italicized part.) Can you find it?
2. Do you understand what show-don't-tell is, and how closely do you follow it?
3. Are you at least familiar with TVTropes?
4. Are you planning to publish this book, or is this just a fun practice project?
5. Have you ever taken a class on writing and/or do you regularly study writing materials like Writer's Digest and Writing Excuses? If so, for how long have you studied, and how much do you think you've improved since you started?
6. Do you enjoy writing? Also, do you enjoy watching people read and specifically critique your work?
7. Do you read for pleasure? If so, either link me to your Shelfari profile or list a few books/authors you enjoy. If not, list any TV shows or other fictional media that you enjoy.
8. Would you like to keep this Let's Read private, or may I post it on my site?

My qualifications:

1. I was trained for years by my father, a professional copy-editor.
2. See my Let's Read(s) above. They contain numerous instances of specific story- and copy-editing.
3. Proofreading isn't a job for me; it's a hobby that I enjoy very much.
4. Besides practice projects, I have written four novels.

If you're interested, use the contact page to send your answers to me.