OK, got a rejection from an editor today, but it didn't feel like one exactly. She read the whole book and even sent the manuscript back. She said my writing is very strong (and she used the word "very"!), that my plot and hook are original, and that the book was entertaining. She said I need to work on making my characters more memorable and that she thought my book was a bit too magical.
I'm not exactly sure about what the "magical" part means. I mean, the book is magical, so why wouldn't it be magical? Is it possible to be too magical? Hmm. I'm not sure what to do about that comment.
On the other side, I will take another look at my characters and see what I can do to add more depth and interest. That's a critique I understand and can run with.
And I'm very pleased that she said my writing is strong and that my stuff is original. That's the part I worry about the most, so if I have that right, it seems I can't be too far off from success here! lol. I know no one who does happy dances over rejections, but I do. The editor is well-known from a large publishing house and took the time to read the whole thing and comment, so it feels like I'm getting close!
Hurray for me. :-)
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