And the winnah is. . .

The writer of Flogometer entry #9 will receive a free edit of the first 3 chapters or so of her novel. Good writing, interesting and unique characters, and intriguing story questions. Good work.

Thanks again to the 23 writers who were willing to be "flogged." A number of them have said that it was a worthwhile experience, and I'm glad to hear that.

More flogging will be coming -- several folks have already sent samples, and the door is open. There's a difference, though; I'm not going to crank out two a day. Nope, a more leisurely pace is in order. Don't know what, exactly, but it'll happen.

Next week, perhaps by Monday, there may be a guest blogger. I haven't seen the post yet, so no guarantees -- I've asked for his take on how to achieve one or more of the six things I've listed as key ingredients for the opening of your novel:

• Tension.
• Story Questions.
• Voice.
• Clarity.
• Scene setting.
• Characterization.

If not, there will be a regular post from me. My usual target is Wednesdays.

Let me add that I'm very pleased to have "met" a lot of new writers over the last couple of weeks, and I hope you'll continue to drop by FtQ.

This has been fun, and I'll do it again. But, for now, my editing brain cells are tired. Have a great weekend.

For what it's worth,

Ray

Public floggings available. If I can post it here, send 1st chapter as an attachment and I'll critique the first couple of pages as I've been doing in the Flogometer.

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