Clearer plot points, obstacles, and characters’ attempts to overcome

I want to praise 2 literary agents. Neither represents me. That’s ok. What I appreciate is that they gave me feedback.

Diliny M. De Alwis

08 May 2024 — 4 min read

Query Trenches

Clearer plot points, obstacles, and characters’ attempts to overcome

I want to praise 2 literary agents. Neither represents me. That’s ok. What I appreciate is that they gave me feedback.

Allegra Martschenko and Kiana Nguyen — Thank you. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 I must also thank the YouTube videos and Gateway to Narnia c/o Malcolm Pryce.

Free feedback is a gift. When received properly, it becomes an impetus for creativity. In the last two weeks, I have revamped my first 5 pages and early chapters tightening up the story and filling plot holes I didn’t realize existed.

I withdrew almost all of my queries and resubmitted them — then I received this new feedback.

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