Timothy Goodwin

At this time I have received a positive review from the Writer’s Literary Agency who want to represent my work for “Darkness Within”. They require that I either submit to them a critique—done by someone who has the credentials of an editor, or they will refer me to an editor for the process. After that it becomes a matter of signing a contract with the agency, that states I can fire them at any time I am not pleased with their work, and I maintain all rights from the book. As some of you may know, the work is not finished; I still have a couple of months to get from point A to point B; however I do already have the ending written out, and some of the chapters leading up to it.

If any of you know someone that has the credentials of an editor that would be interested in taking the time to go over my work, and offer a critique, your services would be invaluable. The agency tells me that I am looking at spending about $70-$90 for a professional critique; and of course I am trying the doors to see if I can get an editor for less than that.

If I don’t find one in the next three days, I will be going with the editor that the agency refers me to.

Tor expressed interest in my work at one time, and this is something that I plan to bring to the attention of the agency-possibly I can find an editor through them, and thereby seal my chances with publication by them as well. On the other hand, if I find an editor for less than $70, I will take them up on their offer-give their credentials to the agency, and, as a side-note, mention to them that Tor was interested in my work; perhaps the agency can pull a few strings that will either get me accepted by Tor, or at the very least, offer me a rejection that I don’t have to wait 6-8 months for.

Soooooo, everyone keep your fingers crossed, say your prayers to your dieties—whether they be male, female, or endrogenous; and maybe something really swell will happen, and put “Darkness Within” up on the shelf for publication…~