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Fantasy Books/Expert Profile
Expertise
I'm primarily interested in people who want to write fantasy and can answer questions about what makes a fantasy, how well the writing works, techniques, characters, setting, etc. Check my stats before deciding!
Experience in the area
I am in the process of writing a fantasy in the Harry Potter genre, but different from those works in many aspects (first, unsold LOL!) I've had one book published and several more in the works. I have been writing, editing, proofing, teaching, and mentoring emerging writers for 40 years.
Publications
allexperts.com, associatedcontent.com, lookingforclues.com
Education/Credentials
I have a BA in Written Communication.
What do you like about this subject?
The possibilities are endless!
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
To get my first draft edited.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| odel | 03/14/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | She answered my question perfectly. I was ..... |
| Lee | 08/26/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Sam | 05/18/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks a lot! That was really helpful ..... |
| Ron | 06/24/07 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Very quick to respond. I appreciated the ..... |
| Brent | 06/14/07 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Susan Rand
2012-03-12 repitition in stories:
Hi Odel: What you are describing in your question is known as the "and then" phenomena. In your sentence: "john jumped then he looked for sarah, but he didn't see her. after that he walked behind
2011-07-15 critique:
Hello David: Yes indeed, I do give critiques - please go to my website at pygmypress.com and check out my rates. I very much agree, what you have done right (effectively) is more important than what
2010-08-26 Can your character change the past?:
Hello Lee: What an interesting question! I would say this: 1. History has been changed by so many factors that even your time travel plot may be rendered believeable through effective writing
2008-05-17 Very confused:
Hello Sam: I do have some tips for you. First, if this story was inspired in any way by the Harry Potter series, you must remove any reference to Rowling's fiction in your own, such as "boarding
2007-06-23 opening a novel with dream sequence:
Hi Ron: It takes considerable skill to open with an effective dream sequence. Are you sure you have that skill? It's always a letdown if you read something you think is interesting and exciting only
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