Here's my blog critique of HIDDEN IN SHADOWS by Nicole Zoltack. Thanks to Nicole for volunteering. Feel free to add to my crit, agree with it or disagree. Reading is subjective, and to a certain degree, so is editing.
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Blog Crit of Hidden in Shadows by Nicole Zoltack
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Thanks Nicole for submitting for our education :)
ReplyDeleteThis could be an intense scene, very active. I like the POV, and the voice is kinda risky-jaunty. Shows this character isn't all business, enjoys his work - whatever it may be. I like that the scene is action oriented, but we get to know a little about his for connection.
I agree I would have liked to see more of The Stalker's internalization; how he thinks, why he's stalking this particular "prey", what he'll get - emotionally or professionally - out of the kill.
Sounds like an interesting character, and the tone and pace you've set let me know I'd be in for an action packed adventure.
Thanks again for sharing your writing. And thanks Lynette for the crit preview.
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Wow, that was gripping! I loved the set up. A few parts were a little confusing. At first it seemed like your MC was excited to kill the man, then you mentioned that their face was grim. Second, I was wondering why the man sat down and fiddled with the dirt after he was running, then began to run again. It was sort of a random pause.
ReplyDeleteVery good though!
I liked the piece and the crit. :) It's always interesting to see what different eyes pick up. Thanks to both of you - this is helpful to read!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting! I liked the setup, and I think Lynette's comments were spot-on. Can't wait to see what happens with this, Nicole!
ReplyDeleteI love reading critiques. I always feel bad for not noticing the same things others do, though!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much your thorough critique, Lynnette! I've already started to make changes based on your excellent suggestions.
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