Comments on: Your Book Isn't for Everyone

By: littlemissw

littlemissw — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 00:32:51 +0000

I recently read a Goodreads review in which the reader said they had avoided reading The Book Thief because, if it was any good, it wouldn't be a YA book. I couldn't believe it! Not that I'd actually consider it a YA book anyway, but for someone to assume that YA novels were somehow inferior to other novels just floored me. But then, I guess that reader just wasn't interested in YA, which is fine. Her loss. When I write, I always imagine the particular person I want to sit down and enjoy my work. Anyone else is a bonus.

By: Julie Glover

Julie Glover — Sat, 11 Aug 2018 14:43:22 +0000

In reply to Laura Drake. Hahaha! What a great way to look at it, Laura! :)

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By: johntshea

johntshea — Sat, 11 Aug 2018 10:34:38 +0000

In reply to Laura Drake. The word count alone would kill the Bible. God would have great difficulty getting published these days!

By: Laura Drake

Laura Drake — Sat, 11 Aug 2018 10:23:43 +0000

When I feel laid-out by a review, I remind myself that even the Bible doesn't have all 5-star reviews. Great reminder, Julie - thanks for this.

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By: Julie Glover

Julie Glover — Sat, 11 Aug 2018 02:37:47 +0000

In reply to johntshea. Oh yes, this is so true with publishing professionals. Great point, John! Thanks.

By: johntshea

johntshea — Sat, 11 Aug 2018 00:50:20 +0000

Thanks for a VERY good reminder of one of those points that needs to be repeated! This can be a particular challenge when dealing with publishing professionals. Editors, freelance or otherwise, agents and publishers, have individual tastes too, as the professional reviews you quoted demonstrated. Both writers and editors need to acknowledge their preferences and limitations. And people's tastes change, sometimes rapidly, sometimes contracting, sometimes expanding.

By: Julie Glover

Julie Glover — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 22:12:57 +0000

In reply to dholcomb1. Huh, other than a bookstore, and You've Got Mail's heroine being enamored with Pride and Prejudice, I don't get that. Oh well! Readers come with their own perspectives and can walk away with conclusions an author didn't intend. Again...subjective. Thanks, Denise!

By: Julie Glover

Julie Glover — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 22:00:43 +0000

In reply to Nance Crawford. I immediately thought, "Well, why SHOULDN'T a dragon talk or a witch be chasing it!" Isn't the sky the limit in a fantasy plotline, as long as you can sell it? I guarantee there's an audience for that story! :) Thanks, Nancy. Enjoy writing the prequel!