Therefore I'm asking someone to allow me to dedicate Bottles of Blithinghoe Bay to them from this forum. The reason I have chosen this place is because I don't talk to many people I know IRL about my writing, it's not something people think of as particularly interesting or cool in my clique and as much as I shouldn't, I do worry about what people think of me in some respects. I'm making subtle changes to that, and it's having a positive effect, but that in itself is a whole other kettle of fish. Furthermore, I've not asked any family because either they don't care or I would rather dedicate my first finished novel to that family member as opposed to a novelette. It's just a matter of family coming first I suppose. Just a confusing personal standpoint. Lastly, it's an excuse to get to know people better over here, and that's always fun.
So, what action would your being dedicated require on your behalf? Providing I haven't alienated any potential candidates with that last paragraph.
Relatively little I think, it's a somewhat inactive position. You'd have to pester me about progress every now and again, take to heart the direction the story is going in, it might help to have an interest in Gothic horror but it's not a prerequisite. All I really require is a little nudging every now and again coupled with genuine interest.
What do you get out of it? My eternal thanks, good karma and a little line on a page at the start of the book that says something like 'thank you person x, you persona message here', that most people will ignore.
I think if more than one person does offer their assistance, I'll probably die from suprise, I'll also have to base my choice on a first come first served basis so that I don't come across as dickish. Also, I hope this topic hasn't made me appear terribly condescending and up my own arse, I genuinely am like a child in the sense that for some things, I won't do them unless told to despite the benefits I might receive. It's a side of me that I'm working on improving but for now....heeeeeelp!
E: OH! I nearly forgot! If you would like to help, could you PM me instead of posting below? Thanks! =)
