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***Isn't there anywhere writers can get people to look at their manuscripts and get suggestions for what is wrong with it?***
Writers' circles -- both the good ones on line and anything 'live' you might have locally -- can be a great help, Mr Ploppy. The problem is that, the more you become a stalwart of a group, the less impartial your fellow scribes become. In serious cases of being loved and admired, the critique of a writers' group is about as non-partisan as the opinion of your mom or favourite old school teacher. On the other hand, rejection by pro publishing houses and agents (even if there's no helpful explanation as to why a piece was declined) should make you seriously reconsider its value. There's absolutely nothing wrong with self-publishing ... but there are too many folks rushing the job because it's so darned easy, and the result is ... well, let's say it's not what it might be. Cheers. Neil
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