Floppy's book criticism

My sister is writing a book. Here's my "constructive" criticism for it:
1. She didn't change our last name- she's trying to make it sound all ordinary but not many ppl have the same last name as us.
2. It sort of sounds like an adult's writing it-which isn't bad-except for the fact that it doesnt sound like its coming from the heart of the child.
3. So far it seems like there's not gonna be much suspense, thrill, action, or real problem. It just sounds like every other extremely boring kids' book with stuff like "I have a problem-this bully at school takes my lunch money"-or friends fighting or a bad teacher- or for the slutty overgrown middle schooler books- "I don't have a boyfriend or I can't find the right makeup." So yeah I really don't see how there's going to be a real conflict.
4. There's not much creativity infused in it, especially since it seems to be solely based on the author's life. Now I will read a memoir if you make it interesting. But it's really not interesting.

As far as the pros, it was fairly well written for someone of her age.
-to Floppy, you must not get upset at me for saying this. If you're really going to try to publish it, you have to be able to take criticism-potential publishers will probably be a lot tougher then me.


Check out these boots:http://www.6pm.com/sudini-explore-waterproof-boot-chocolate-waterproof I just got them.

12 comments:

  Danielle

September 27, 2010 at 8:59 PM

Uh, I'll try to make my book more interesting, maybe use simpler wording and things like that. I made it like my public journal. Thing is, the girl's supposed to be like me. And that's how I think.

  Danielle

September 27, 2010 at 9:00 PM

oh and BTW I changed the last name.

  Danielle

September 27, 2010 at 9:01 PM

But, anyway I'll try to make more interesting for you.

  Melissa

September 27, 2010 at 9:07 PM

Bella don't you get it? It's not the wording, it's the plot! The wording isn't really that sophisticated at all! Believe me, I have a good vocabulary and honestly I'd quite enjoy the challenge of deciphering complex syntax. (lol considering that sentence I hope you do also) And Bella if it's a book it's not supposed to be a public journal. You're supposed to expose secrets, a side of you the public doesn't see, in a book. This makes it interesting. Also comment on my boots.

  Danielle

September 27, 2010 at 9:08 PM

Ok, Ok, I'm starting from square one!

  Danielle

September 27, 2010 at 9:16 PM

Your boots are lovely.

  Melissa

September 27, 2010 at 9:38 PM

LOVELY!!!!!!!!??????????? YOU PROBABLY REALLY HATE THEM AT LEAST BE HONEST. ALSO WHADDA U THINK OF ASHTRAY???????? THEY'RE THE BEST FUCKING INDIE BAND EVER ACTUALLY I CANT DECIDE! BUT THY'RE HALF THE REASON I WANNA GO TO MONTREAL THE OTHER HALF IS THE WHOLE INDIE STATION THERE

  Danielle

September 27, 2010 at 9:40 PM

um, somebody has been keeping her finger on the caps lock key.

  Melissa

September 28, 2010 at 3:11 PM

you didn't answer my question abt ashtray or give real commentary on the boots

  Melissa

September 28, 2010 at 3:14 PM

u always try to beat around the bush

  Danielle

September 28, 2010 at 3:18 PM

I actually really don't like ashtray. actually your boots are really pretty. they're good for you, but they're not for me.

  Melissa

September 28, 2010 at 3:20 PM

oh thanx of course u hate ashtray

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