So I’m currently working on revising my third novel. The first needs serious revision, the second is making the rounds to agents, but this one is nearing completion (I hope).
It started out as an experiment, and turned into a YA fantasy. And since I am soon to be gone for a little while, without time to work on novels, I figured this would be a great time to start sending it to first readers.
So, here I am, seeing who might be interested in helping me out with this. Begging. Because that’s what we do. However, I offer up the following points in my favor:
1. YA novels are shorter than the typical adult fantasy novel – this one clocks in at just about 50K words. That’s practically half a novel. You’d get through that in no time.
2. I am not above compensation for people who read and give me some helpful feedback (I’m hoping for more than a couple of lines in an email). If you drink, I’ll buy you a drink or two. If not, I’m sure I can think of another way to show my gratitude.
3. I will be unable to do anything about this novel until August, so at the minimum, you would have two months to get to this. Probably closer to three. And it’s the summer. Bring it to the beach. Or the lake. Or wherever.
4. Um, that’s all I have.
Anyway, if you’re interested, comment here or drop me an email or something. I would be extremely grateful. I’ll even make sure to thank you in print if the book ever gets published.
Thanks!