Let’s share information and suggestions regarding your experiences with effectively writing a novel; I’m converting my screenplay into a novel.
To start, let’s assess the value of paying $170 for the below MONTHLY FESTIVAL, by “Writing Festival, 1000 Olympic Blvd. East, Los Angeles, California 90015.”
Below from https://novelwritingfestival.com/
“ $170 = Submit your Novel for Feedback and/or Performance Video
ALL SUBMITTED STORIES GET FULL FEEDBACK – The goal of the Novel Writing Festival is to help everyone involved grow as an artist, so we will offer some kind of constructive criticism whether or not we accept your entry for the formal festival.
A great way to get your words out there, obtain the Agent you’re looking for or just get your story seen by more people. If you win, your story will be seen by 100,000s of people when it’s read online using a top professional actor. It’s a rush you’ll never experience in your life seeing it come to life that way.
Just VOTED one of the top festivals in the world today! ”
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Interesting question, JJ Frey PhD. I also wonder what manuscript services Stage32 might offer.
For me, I've enjoyed working with a creative writing instructor I found through a Write's Digest course I took about ten years ago. Though you don't have the potential exposure from the coverages mentioned in your post, the quality I received was well-worth the extra dollars spent.
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Thanks Jeff. I’m interested in your answer to the below question. BTW, how would I open it to all in Stage32, the LOUNGE, or where?
Q: What novels are like the films: Spotlight, Erin Brockovich, or Michael Clayton?
Thanks, JJ
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I'm with Jeff E. Gregory. Being in the publishing industry myself, I'm suspicious about the quality of the feedback for an entire novel at only $170. I don't know many well-versed, accomplished editors willing to read an entire book AND write up feedback for that low. But hey, I could be wrong, I guess. If you haven't published yet but you're looking to trade publish, you'd probably be better of listening to the podcast "The Shit No One Tells You About Writing," pick up some of their tips on agent querying and then start sending out some well-crafted query letters. As far as narrative nonfiction similar to the movies listed, you might look at "Bad Blood" by John Carreyrou about the Theranos scandal or "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis about the housing market crash (also a great movie, of course).
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JJ Frey PhD You know, nothing beats working with the right writer's group and developing a relationship with a trusted pro editor. Contests like this often deliver amateur feedback that is not always helpful.
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Ty, Jonathan, Jeff, D.E., and Robin: Thank you, much appreciated.