I'm about to wrap up my first novel and it's not an

>>8996321
Go for it. Take a chance live a little.

>family

No. Nothing good can come of it. There is literally no answer which can help you in any way.

So no.

Instead, go to Evil Editor's blog and look at what he does. Then, write a query letter and send it to the blog. Take the feedback.

Meanwhile, post a fair use excerpt on AgentQueryConnect. They'll tell you the truth.

>>8996381
I'm not talking about letting them read it for tips or notes. Let's say I get it published or decide to print up some copies myself. The book contains child molestation and shitting and transvestites and retards eating dog pop and rampant alcoholism and castration. It's not the sort of thing you want your grandmother knowing is going on inside your head, you know?

>>8996373
My family is planning a reunion in 10 days and even though I said I didn't want to go, they've offered to buy me a ticket. I'm wondering if it would be a good idea to bring my manuscript and spring it on them then lol

>>8996321
Let us read it, Anon! :)

>>8996660
no fucking way! :)

>>8996398
Then don't. Simple.

Deep down you are just looking for them to think you're amazing (I'm proud of you son, etc.). It sounds like the best case scenario here is, "well, that was... Interesting lol" and you will be so disappointed. Best case scenario.

Instead, divert these narcissistic inferiority tendencies into trying to get laid.

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>>8996321
Don't

>>8996321
Your family will lie to you about it. They either won't get it, or won't like it, but they won't tell you either beyond "well done anon! you're gonna be the next JK Rowling soon :)"