tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919218811799644081.post1370508674447483513..comments2024-03-26T11:25:04.513-07:00Comments on Learning to Write: Beta Readers with Author Mollie BlakeNashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14984530648140460594noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919218811799644081.post-20947654075730561952018-02-26T02:47:10.781-08:002018-02-26T02:47:10.781-08:00Couldn't agree more Sherry xxCouldn't agree more Sherry xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01960257984251363434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919218811799644081.post-11776272927318687112018-02-26T02:46:40.612-08:002018-02-26T02:46:40.612-08:00Thanks C. Sounds great that you have a group to se...Thanks C. Sounds great that you have a group to send drafts to. Good luck with your writing xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01960257984251363434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919218811799644081.post-67767316051828091522018-02-22T11:12:32.469-08:002018-02-22T11:12:32.469-08:00Beta readers are the best. A fresh set of eyes can...Beta readers are the best. A fresh set of eyes can see things that authors can't because we're so close to our own work.Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919218811799644081.post-68793446982240001162018-02-19T08:46:44.370-08:002018-02-19T08:46:44.370-08:00I never ask my family to read my stuff. I do have ...I never ask my family to read my stuff. I do have a great and very keen-eyed group that I send out my drafts to, and they are invaluable. Here's my best to Mollie. I enjoyed reading the post today.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919218811799644081.post-33640105835229868822018-02-18T04:56:27.560-08:002018-02-18T04:56:27.560-08:00Thanks Jess Best wishes xThanks Jess Best wishes xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01960257984251363434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919218811799644081.post-65236686934725775122018-02-17T13:42:52.038-08:002018-02-17T13:42:52.038-08:00Beta readers have been so helpful to me. I think ...Beta readers have been so helpful to me. I think the advice about making sure the person or people who read your ms like the genre you wrote is SO important. Wishing Mollie all the best!<br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919218811799644081.post-1628161213847944762018-02-14T09:42:06.273-08:002018-02-14T09:42:06.273-08:00Sounds brilliant & good teamwork. Thanks, Elle...Sounds brilliant & good teamwork. Thanks, Ellen and good luck xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01960257984251363434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919218811799644081.post-32521103647738483452018-02-14T09:41:29.981-08:002018-02-14T09:41:29.981-08:00Thanks Jemi. I assumed a CP was harder to find. Go...Thanks Jemi. I assumed a CP was harder to find. Good luck with beta readers xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01960257984251363434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919218811799644081.post-54049310438400718892018-02-14T09:40:00.845-08:002018-02-14T09:40:00.845-08:00Sounds like that's a good place to be for you,...Sounds like that's a good place to be for you, Chris. it has to be a personal choice, and as you say, that can change too. Thanks for comment & good luck. xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01960257984251363434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919218811799644081.post-51933871299515003622018-02-14T09:38:31.478-08:002018-02-14T09:38:31.478-08:00Ha - perish the thought. I have had a jumper on ba...Ha - perish the thought. I have had a jumper on back to front though! Thanks for comment & good luck with your books xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01960257984251363434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919218811799644081.post-44380098062638940522018-02-14T09:35:48.638-08:002018-02-14T09:35:48.638-08:00Go for it Lidy. Just think - it can only make you ...Go for it Lidy. Just think - it can only make you a better writer. And editor definitely right thing to do. Good luck xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01960257984251363434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919218811799644081.post-7537324061467568392018-02-14T09:34:35.894-08:002018-02-14T09:34:35.894-08:00Yes, Susan, glad it's working for you. Good lu...Yes, Susan, glad it's working for you. Good luck with your writing, and happy reading, beta or not xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01960257984251363434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919218811799644081.post-75113225097791118052018-02-14T06:14:45.272-08:002018-02-14T06:14:45.272-08:00I used beta readers for my current manuscript and ...I used beta readers for my current manuscript and their feedback was so insightful. They helped me identify a number of areas which needed to be addressed. I'm amazed at how generous all of them were with their time. Cheers - EllenEllen @ The Cynical Sailorhttp://thecynicalsailor.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919218811799644081.post-42962238586156380792018-02-13T16:36:42.669-08:002018-02-13T16:36:42.669-08:00I have a couple of CPs, but no beta readers yet. A...I have a couple of CPs, but no beta readers yet. At some point I'd like to do this though. Thanks for the tips :) Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919218811799644081.post-76894134627668643252018-02-13T16:14:24.222-08:002018-02-13T16:14:24.222-08:00Beta readers can be a huge help. I had one experie...Beta readers can be a huge help. I had one experience that was bad but pushed me to work harder. For Tsunami Crimes, I only had one beta reader. And for Flaming Crimes I decided not to use a single one. Oddly enough, the less I use now the better the outcome...because I’ve grown.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919218811799644081.post-69278552726542525072018-02-13T12:14:42.390-08:002018-02-13T12:14:42.390-08:00I'd be lost without beta readers. It's lik...I'd be lost without beta readers. It's like having a friend to tell you if you have spinach in your teeth before you head out on a big date. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919218811799644081.post-14803923449447830362018-02-13T11:59:53.202-08:002018-02-13T11:59:53.202-08:00Great list of advice.
I've yet to reach the b...Great list of advice.<br /><br />I've yet to reach the beta reader stage but it's coming soon. The idea makes me nervous. Would anyone like it? Would anyone fall in love or despise my characters? It's enough that I'm undecided about it. But I'll definitely use a professional editor.Lidyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04185947128989933152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919218811799644081.post-68461145617444221832018-02-13T11:18:49.140-08:002018-02-13T11:18:49.140-08:00Blogging has allowed my path to cross with many te...Blogging has allowed my path to cross with many terrific writers and avid readers. Some writers asked me to beta read their books, which I was happy to do, and some writers/readers have volunteered to beta read for me. It's a win-win situation all the way around, and our writing benefits tremendously.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919218811799644081.post-40754522122651499572018-02-13T09:48:46.720-08:002018-02-13T09:48:46.720-08:00Ha, don't knock it Meradeth. Good luck, and th...Ha, don't knock it Meradeth. Good luck, and thanks for comment xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01960257984251363434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919218811799644081.post-15901044124111901362018-02-13T09:47:46.662-08:002018-02-13T09:47:46.662-08:00Thanks for comment Tara, and glad you've find ...Thanks for comment Tara, and glad you've find something that works for you. I have a professional editor who likes my work and helps me, too. Good luck with your writing xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01960257984251363434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919218811799644081.post-3620080867354048992018-02-13T09:46:08.131-08:002018-02-13T09:46:08.131-08:00I know what you mean Liz. You can't paint ever...I know what you mean Liz. You can't paint everyone with the same brush. A blogger friend of mine likes to do beta readings for a change and challenge, but she too is turning published works away as she's too busy. I think it's important to find someone whose opinion you respect and with whom you can connect. And show appreciation, of course. Your writing group sounds lovely xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01960257984251363434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919218811799644081.post-12430317650001173312018-02-13T09:40:20.273-08:002018-02-13T09:40:20.273-08:00Thanks Darla. I hope you're ok :) xThanks Darla. I hope you're ok :) xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01960257984251363434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919218811799644081.post-71420068039440991372018-02-13T08:51:44.505-08:002018-02-13T08:51:44.505-08:00Great list! I love my beta's and don't kno...Great list! I love my beta's and don't know what I'd do without them :) Though my latest novel was picked up without any beta reads--something I'm a little wary of still!Meradeth Houstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06741790047121063893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919218811799644081.post-52317980057075491442018-02-13T06:51:10.151-08:002018-02-13T06:51:10.151-08:00I have a long time tight-knit group of CPs (I'...I have a long time tight-knit group of CPs (I'm unbelievably lucky that 2 are professional editors!), but I find general beta readers invaluable as well. TLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01613912638668399684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919218811799644081.post-49138333444568518472018-02-12T22:18:11.887-08:002018-02-12T22:18:11.887-08:00Yeah! Moms are the best! Yeah! Moms are the best! Kelly Steelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09030019966183220952noreply@blogger.com