BWFoster78
Myth Weaver
I enjoy reading. If it's a choice between a good book and almost anything else, I'll take the good book. When I'm in the middle of such a read, especially if it's a series, my wife has to force me to put it down.
The fact is, though, that it is extremely difficult to find books that engage me to that degree. It takes both a compelling story and adequate technique, and, frankly, most of the stuff out there, traditional and especially self published, simply doesn't make the grade.
To win me as a reader, you pretty much have to do the following:
Put me in the head of a relatable character. Get me close to that person. Dive deep into the POV. I want to see your world through your character's eyes and emotions.
Keep the pace fast and the writing tight. Sloppy technique and scenes mired in endless description or lacking proper tension bore me quickly. Too much boredom, and you lose me.
Don't do stupid things that take me out of the story. From formatting to logistical mistakes, there are tons of ways that you can make me stop and go, "Wait. What?"
Make me feel something. Put me so close to the characters that I experience their emotional shifts.
None of those things are easy. They take lots of work to achieve; I understand that. My pursuit of works that do accomplish these objectives, however, is what makes me so adamant about helping others elevate their writing.
What about you? When you're looking for new authors, what's important to you?
The fact is, though, that it is extremely difficult to find books that engage me to that degree. It takes both a compelling story and adequate technique, and, frankly, most of the stuff out there, traditional and especially self published, simply doesn't make the grade.
To win me as a reader, you pretty much have to do the following:
Put me in the head of a relatable character. Get me close to that person. Dive deep into the POV. I want to see your world through your character's eyes and emotions.
Keep the pace fast and the writing tight. Sloppy technique and scenes mired in endless description or lacking proper tension bore me quickly. Too much boredom, and you lose me.
Don't do stupid things that take me out of the story. From formatting to logistical mistakes, there are tons of ways that you can make me stop and go, "Wait. What?"
Make me feel something. Put me so close to the characters that I experience their emotional shifts.
None of those things are easy. They take lots of work to achieve; I understand that. My pursuit of works that do accomplish these objectives, however, is what makes me so adamant about helping others elevate their writing.
What about you? When you're looking for new authors, what's important to you?