tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090356376347540893.post2624230890213653150..comments2023-06-24T08:30:59.493-04:00Comments on Adventures in YA Contests from: Entry #35 - CONDUITMartina Boonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03358736828122139189noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090356376347540893.post-66159652013632127372014-02-28T22:55:08.631-05:002014-02-28T22:55:08.631-05:00Thank you everyone for your feedback and words of ...Thank you everyone for your feedback and words of encouragement!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16057140354020979970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090356376347540893.post-67122687288360200462014-02-26T20:01:31.928-05:002014-02-26T20:01:31.928-05:00Firstly, let me say that the first line of your pi...Firstly, let me say that the first line of your pitch is awesome! I like the first sentence, too.<br /><br />The last half of the pitch is fine - simple and to the point. There's a story problem, choices, stakes, and goals. It's the middle part I found myself pondering over. There's not a ton of emphasis that her job is to reap souls. From the one liner, I figured that part was quite important, but didn't get that same vibe from the first paragraph. It's obvious tension will arise from Asher and Liv, which is good telling here. I think it's this line 'While attempting to redeem herself, Liv’s life is threatened' that feels disconnected from the first line about this being her second chance. <br /><br />I just noticed Kathleen's (two above me) advice. I think she's hit it head on. Her little tweaking of your words gives more urgency to the reaping theme. <br /><br />Best of luck! AYAP Judge Threehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12139128632933868831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090356376347540893.post-24871527025022941552014-02-26T16:19:44.649-05:002014-02-26T16:19:44.649-05:00I'm left wondering where this is set as the MC...I'm left wondering where this is set as the MC is 17 and going to college. Yet most NA protagonists are 18. Just food for thought. SM Johnstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03546994863993080465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090356376347540893.post-587016013444361772014-02-25T13:53:26.925-05:002014-02-25T13:53:26.925-05:00Oh! You deal with Asher so well now! Just nit-pick...Oh! You deal with Asher so well now! Just nit-picky, but how about ... While attempting to redeem herself, ... (give us a hint of the danger) threatens Liv's life. To protect her, Asher binds his soul to hers. (little stronger without the is)<br />So good in so few words. I am jealous. Good luck! I want to read it! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14326504782862856078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090356376347540893.post-21641382024169482902014-02-24T19:05:42.829-05:002014-02-24T19:05:42.829-05:00Awww, thanks guys! Appreciate the comments!Awww, thanks guys! Appreciate the comments!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16057140354020979970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090356376347540893.post-51574011260987779872014-02-24T16:50:52.029-05:002014-02-24T16:50:52.029-05:00Agreed...the first sentence is fantastic. I reall...Agreed...the first sentence is fantastic. I really don't know what to say here! Love the stakes. I feel like I am reading the back of a book jacket, and preparing to pay for it at the cash out! Good job! I also love the fact that her name is Liv (as in Live twice!) That may just be a coincidence. Either way, I like it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090356376347540893.post-71813272484782275972014-02-24T15:09:02.041-05:002014-02-24T15:09:02.041-05:00I love the additional explanation of Asher. It cle...I love the additional explanation of Asher. It clears up a lot of questions commenters had before and the first sentence kicks butt (as usual!)Nat Neaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05930034798293905087noreply@blogger.com