This is a contest designed to help expose your novel to the greater 抖阴社区 community. Whether you just joined 抖阴社区 or have been an active member for years, the sole purpose of this contest is to assist in the recognition of your book.
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Announcement: Every few months, NBR conducts Homework Rounds to upkeep the quality review standards our culture embrace: Diplomacy, Tact, and Honesty. Your homework is to read (and re-read if you've already done so) all of this chapter:
/271638421-next-big-recognition-contest-nbr-comment-tips (The Comment Tips Chapter of this book)
You have from the launch of this round until the end of round 86 (June 4th) to complete the Homework. I implore you to complete this homework sooner than later because the Enforcers will be conducting a Comment Cleanse in round 86.
Commenting time frame (CST): May 20 - May 29 (added day for late publishing on my part)
Moderator: dawnstarling'I've chased after roosters while in Key West.'
Comment Topic: How has the author developed a protagonist worth investing in? If you don't feel invested in the protagonist, explain why and how this could be further improved.
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Specified Chapter: Chapter One
Summary Thus Far in Book: N/A
Author's Note: After reading the comments of other spotlighted chapters, I am excited about my opportunity for feedback. When I joined 抖阴社区, I was looking for a community like this one that is supportive and gives helpful commentary. Thanks to DawnStarling and the board for establishing NBR and encouraging us as authors.
1. My story is written by an adult remembering a very traumatic time in his teen years. Is there too much disparity between his voice as narrator and his voice as a teen as expressed through dialogue? If yes, please make suggestions of how this might be fixed. If no, tell me what you like about the two voices.
2. Up until this point, Wayne has been basically a "good" boy. Does Wayne's reaction sound like something a betrayed teen would do when faced with a mother's duplicity?
3. Of necessity, this chapter includes something of Wayne's backstory. While I tried to balance the backstory and Wayne's reaction to the letter, I'm not sure if I succeeded. Did you find the balance appropriate, or should it be changed to include more or less of one or the other? Please explain your answer.
