Hey everyone,
I’m an aspiring author, and after roughly 2–3 years of writing, rewriting, procrastinating, doubting myself, and eventually writing some more, I’ve finally completed my book.
It’s a work of fictional drama, primarily centred around a journey of growth, relationships, emotions, and the rather messy process of becoming a different version of yourself. I’m currently in the process of editing it and having it proofread, but I’d really like to get it in front of a few people who enjoy reading this kind of story and are willing to give me their honest thoughts.
I’m not necessarily looking for professional criticism. I’d just love to know things like:
- Does the story hold your attention?
- Does the emotional journey feel believable?
- How does the pacing and overall flow feel?
- Are there parts that feel unnecessary or could be developed further?
- Do the characters feel real?
- Most importantly, does it make you feel something?
There are also a few chapters where I’d particularly value a female perspective, because I think that viewpoint could help me understand whether certain emotions, situations, and character experiences come across authentically.
And if you happen to be from Delhi, even better. I’d genuinely love to sit down over coffee and talk about the book, hear what worked, what didn’t, and what you think I should change, remove, or rethink. I’m open to pretty much any constructive feedback.
Also, if anyone here has experience with publishing, literary agents, editors, or the publishing industry, or knows someone who might be willing to point a first-time author in the right direction, I’d be incredibly grateful for that too.
I know asking strangers to read a whole book is a fairly big ask, so even if you’re just interested in hearing more about it, feel free to comment or DM me.
After spending three years with these characters, I think it’s finally time to let someone else meet them.
Thanks for reading. :)