Had a literary consultant read my manuscript. Very informative – learnt about Third Person Close not easy (for me at least) but now my favourite way to narrate a story. Suggested I cut some of my favourite characters – I might cut some but not my real favourites. Suggested bulking up and researching last third of story – yes! And changing an important plot point yes again!
Biggest shock/problem/cheek was that they thought my 16 year old working class, main character was a social psychopath. Well I’m not changing her – at all. I like her and part of the reason – she reminds me of me but only the good bits!
It needs a re-write not an edit or re-draft. Gearing up now to research and re-write stuff, and even cut. But no therapy for Rosie Slade. I like her just as she is.
Cheryl Loves to Write 