Also, I've had to learn how to handle dialogue. I've been using the 'Claude' AI site to do proofreading. It's actually pretty good at making suggestions.
I'd be happy to co-critique if you want. I can also provide my work-in-progress in PDF format.
You get your work published, even by yourself, I’ll will buy a couple of copies. I don’t like Kindle, I like a book that will rest on the shelf until I open it. Like books, maybe I’ll learn something sometime.
Send me your email addy by freepmail.