[2595] The Laurel and the Blade
Hey all,
Aspiring writer here. I guess I started writing as I had lost my job (former USAID contractor) and now have a lot of free time on my hands. The process was actually, more fun and frustrating than I ever imagined it would be. It really opened my eyes to why some authors choose some words and phrases, and others not, but on the downside, it killed my ability to enjoy tv shows because now I can guess who the extra characters are and what might happen to the characters based on how they are portrayed.
Title (Tentative): The Laurel and the Blade
Genre: Epic historical fantasy, alternate history, coming-of-age
Word Count (for Prologue + Chapter 1): 439 for Prologue, 2156 for Chapter 1.
Status: Book I of a completed first draft
Looking for: Feedback on prose, character voice, immersion, pacing, world building, would you read further, basically anything. I'm honored that you guys will be my first beta readers!
My Critiques:
[3930] The first chapter in a fantasy novel
[2167] PEARL OF THE ORIENT - Chapter II (Prologue, Chapters 1 and 2 in one post)
Thank you all in advance!
Posted Jul 15, 2025, 5:22 PM UTC