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About Jannie Balliett
Expertise
I am a published writer, Chief Editor and own A1 Editorial Service. I teach writing, specializing in novel writing, and creative writing. I can answer most any question concerning writing a book, plot and characterization, tighten the prose, and the editing process, and help advise with publishing and the requirements of obtaining a literary agent.

Experience

I'm a published writer, freelancer, and Chief Editor and own A1 Editorial Service. I teach writing for my two Online writer workshops.

Organizations
Sisters In Crime Internet Chapter, The Short Mystery Fiction Society, and Brazos Writers Group.

Publications
Writers Post Journal magazine, May 2006 issue, Augusr 2006 issue, Nov/December 2006 issue and soon in 2008, On A Whim, flash fiction anthology, offered in Barnes & Nobles and Amazon.

Education/Credentials
Some college, creative writing, fiction writing

Past/Present Clients
I have numerous clients using my service through my editorial service and numerous members in my Online writer workshops.

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Writing Books - Any opinion or advice for me?

Expert: Jannie Balliett - 6/28/2009

Question
Greetings,

I have posted samples of my work online. I would greatly appreciate any feedback you are willing to give. There is no nees for an in-depth response. I will be satisfied with any general impressions.

Don’t be concerned about hurting my feelings. Love it or hate it. It’s all the same to me. I’m looking for any feedback. Be it good, bad, or ugly.

One small note: This detective story is a parody. It’s cheesy, cliché, and over the top. It is intended to be. With that caveat in mind read and laugh.
http://www.worthyofpublishing.com/chapter.asp?chapter_ID=12501

This is my current project:
http://www.worthyofpublishing.com/chapter.asp?chapter_ID=12877

Please, feel free to read and comment on either or both. Thank you.

Best wishes,

-DK

Answer
From what I assumed from the web site, you have two published novels already.

You also had a substantial amount of reader reviews.

I read it and thought it was good. Obviously, the punctuation and grammatical aspects are good with no need of improvements.

The story, from what I read, was interesting and I like your descriptive the best.

I think you have a strong author voice and an unique style which affords you success.

I can't find anything negative, and all positive.

Good luck in future publishing.

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