Can Someone Tell Me If My Writing Quality Is Up To The Mark?

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I'm just starting, I wanna post a bunch of chapters. But I'm not able to tell if I'm up to the mark. If I'm not up to the mark, then I plan on improvising on my skills and then coming back stronger.
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After quickly skimming through the prologue, I can say your writing is pretty good, though a little inorganic. You should focus a bit more on actions, not just the dialogues and facts. Also, in my opinion you use a bit too little emotions for first person perspective.

For example, I would write character's thoughts like:

"How can he do that? My back was draped in cold sweat as the control over my body returned to me."

Instead of:

"I was terrified and draped in cold sweat."

It feels like someone was playing a video game and narrating everything calmly. I'm not saying what you have is wrong, but I'd expect a lot more emotions from first person perspective.

But honestly, the quality of your writing is already significantly better than what some people publish. Especially grammar, cause I didn't spot a single glaring mistake. I'm not sure what's the mark you're talking about, but you certainly won't ashame yourself posting it as is.
 

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After quickly skimming through the prologue, I can say your writing is pretty good, though a little inorganic. You should focus a bit more on actions, not just the dialogues and facts. Also, in my opinion you use a bit too little emotions for first person perspective.

For example, I would write character's thoughts like:

"How can he do that? My back was draped in cold sweat as the control over my body returned to me."

Instead of:

"I was terrified and draped in cold sweat."

It feels like someone was playing a video game and narrating everything calmly. I'm not saying what you have is wrong, but I'd expect a lot more emotions from first person perspective.

But honestly, the quality of your writing is already significantly better than what some people publish. Especially grammar, cause I didn't spot a single glaring mistake. I'm not sure what's the mark you're talking about, but you certainly won't ashame yourself posting it as is.

I agree that the writing is great, but disagree with your advice on using passice voice. Active voice packs a lot more punch amd gets straight to the point, which keeps readers engaged. I mean, I sure was as I read through it!

But i agree that the narration could use that additional emotion, and that includes thoughts in the text and showcasing main character's actions that show off the emotion (eg mc shaking in the presence of someone else or event makes it known that they're scared)
 

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After quickly skimming through the prologue, I can say your writing is pretty good, though a little inorganic. You should focus a bit more on actions, not just the dialogues and facts. Also, in my opinion you use a bit too little emotions for first person perspective.

For example, I would write character's thoughts like:

"How can he do that? My back was draped in cold sweat as the control over my body returned to me."

Instead of:

"I was terrified and draped in cold sweat."

It feels like someone was playing a video game and narrating everything calmly. I'm not saying what you have is wrong, but I'd expect a lot more emotions from first person perspective.

But honestly, the quality of your writing is already significantly better than what some people publish. Especially grammar, cause I didn't spot a single glaring mistake. I'm not sure what's the mark you're talking about, but you certainly won't ashame yourself posting it as is.
Shit, I suck! Let me rewrite all of it quickly with more detail. I will impress you this time.
I agree that the writing is great, but disagree with your advice on using passice voice. Active voice packs a lot more punch amd gets straight to the point, which keeps readers engaged. I mean, I sure was as I read through it!

But i agree that the narration could use that additional emotion, and that includes thoughts in the text and showcasing main character's actions that show off the
I agree that the writing is great, but disagree with your advice on using passice voice. Active voice packs a lot more punch amd gets straight to the point, which keeps readers engaged. I mean, I sure was as I read through it!

But i agree that the narration could use that additional emotion, and that includes thoughts in the text and showcasing main character's actions that show off the emotion (eg mc shaking in the presence of someone else or event makes it known that they're scared)
emotion (eg mc shaking in the presence of someone else or event makes it known that they're scared)
THX A LOT! Will quickly rewrite all of it again. This time you will be impressed!
 

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Shit, I suck! Let me rewrite all of it quickly with more detail. I will impress you this time.
Duuude no! I never said that!

Don't rewrite it just cause it doesn't match someone's preferences.

First thing you need to write better is experience, and you will never get it by rewriting one scene over and over.

...I admire your drive to write though.
 

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Duuude no! I never said that!

Don't rewrite it just cause it doesn't match someone's preferences.

First thing you need to write better is experience, and you will never get it by rewriting one scene over and over.

...I admire your drive to write though.
Don't worry, just 1500 words to 2000 words
 

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'Just'???? I mean your dedication to writing is truly something
It's here, the final revision of my Prologue (I literally changed the whole prologue from beginning to end which resulted in a stark increase in the word count. From 1000ish words to 1770ish words)
I agree that the writing is great, but disagree with your advice on using passice voice. Active voice packs a lot more punch amd gets straight to the point, which keeps readers engaged. I mean, I sure was as I read through it!

But i agree that the narration could use that additional emotion, and that includes thoughts in the text and showcasing main character's actions that show off the emotion (eg mc shaking in the presence of someone else or event makes it known that they're scared)
Sorry dear, I decided to just skim over our MC's past life in the prologue. I don't feel that it required much emotion. But of course, it goes without saying that the chapters I'll release after this will have more detail and narration which might match your expectations.
I revised the prologue, check it out: https://www.scribblehub.com/read/588852-the-murim-war-book-/chapter/589853/
 
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