Sneak Peek Critiques© are all about The first 8 LINES of any book and today we’re taking a sneak peek at 50 Shades of Grey.
Most editors & literary agents know if they want to keep reading a manuscript within those first 8 sentences.
I had noticed this tendency as well, while editing many of my writing clients manuscripts.
It becomes apparent very quickly whether a writer understands their craft or not when reading their work.
So, let’s get to it! E.L. James’ 2011 erotic thriller has much to live up to.
Buy Fifty Shades of Grey on Barnes and Noble
Wishing you much imagination…
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