My zombie story is finished. Or at least I think it is. It's ~3500 words.
I'd like to get a couple of opinions on it. Comments on the pacing, the action, the language, etc. would be welcome. Something like this.
As with everything I write, I'm concerned that the story's merits are outweighed by its flaws. That is to say, I'm afraid it stinks. If it does, I'd like to have a clearer understanding of why it stinks, so I can do better next time.
If I thought that anyone reads this blog, this would be the point at which I would ask for volunteers, offer a critique in return, etc. Since this is an isolated backyard, facing the old freight tracks adjacent to a depopulated cul-de-sac, I'm going to have to find readers somewhere else.
I would like to read your story, dear sir. I might even finish one of my own one of these days for you to critique... as you might have ascertained from this statement: i'm not actually a writer myself, but I am, however, a very knowledgable reader, with a university degree and a fair command of the english language.
ReplyDeleteIf you are interested, you can reach me as @iGniSz on twitter.... or at j dot terhove at gmail dot com.
Btw the link you supplied is not really working for me (not authorized) but if you would give me the contents I would be happy to oblige you in you preference of answer structure.
Thanks, iGniSz. I've gotten some feedback on this one, so I think I have an idea of what still needs to be done with it, but I'd be interested in your comments. I posted the content of the critique link here.
ReplyDeleteLook for an e.mail shortly.