I decided to write a novel in April this year. I had an idea. I sat down and I wrote. I took time off for Easter hols and May half term and just before summer holidays, I was up to about 70 000 words. I was mostly done but I needed an ending, which I am still no closer to figuring out.
Anyway, in my rush of excitement at getting to the end so fast, I signed up to do a course in September that is for people who have finished their book and are now looking for an agent.
In preparation for the course, I've just been asked to send in a draft letter to an agent plus the opening page of my book (got three weeks to do this).
But here's the thing, I have reread the book and think it's rubbish. I still don't know how it will end. I don't like my opening. I tell instead of show what the characters are like way too much. I need to massively edit it. But I am worried that it is actually all just shite. And now I have to actually go to this course and show it to people.
Please can other writers tell me that they felt their work was appalling too. Please. I might need a beta reader to help me. Because I think they will agree with me.
Sorry - not sure why I am posting but just feel panicky and sick about doing this course all of a sudden. Not sure I can get a refund.
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joshandjamie · 31/07/2013 19:03
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