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#AtoZChallenge, A to Z Challenge 2018, A-Z Blogging Challenge, guest post, Stephanie Faris, writing, writing tips
X is for X-factor.
As writers, we know that we need an extra set of eyes on our work. But who should we trust? To answer that question, here’s a guest post by author Stephanie Faris.
*This post has moved to a new home:Â http://www.ronelthemythmaker.com/x-factor-beta-readers-and-critique-partners/
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THIS is exactly what I’ve been trying to figure out. I had two different groups that I thought would be that critique group (one asked me to join; I started another) and neither went past the talking stage. Frustrating. I will look at the link you provided.
Thanks
Stu
Tale Spinning
https://stuartnager.wordpress.com/
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Sometimes your writing friends can add a lot of value to your writing — I have wonderful friends (who are writers) who give me great insight into my stories. Perhaps you should ask those friends of yours who enjoy writing in the same genre/similar field to beta read for you.
Thanks for stopping by 🙂
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Didn’t know about finding critique groups. I will miss your posts in a few days (well, not really. I subscribed).
Yay Steph!
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He-he. We’ll get back to my regular posting schedule 😉 Thanks for stopping by.
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This is really helpful. I’m definitely going to look for beta readers when my novel is finished. It always helps to have someone unbiased take a look at my writing. Friends and family are well-meaning but they might not be so honest about it.
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Since I found my beta readers (and I still keep adding new ones, just in case someone is busy), I’ve felt like my writing has improved. They’ll see something (like the overuse of a word) and I’ll be more aware of other words I overuse too. Unless your mother is lady Tremaine, she’ll love you too much to tell you your writing sucks 😉
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This helps me a lot, as I am in my first publishing attempt. I will plan for beta readers. The list you have shared is great starting point. I have bookmarked it.
Seema Misra – #AtoZchallenge participant, Artist, Writer, Wanderer, and Dreamer.
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I’m glad you found it useful 🙂
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I am reeling slightly at the thought of a critique group of 200 – otherwise, thank you, that is helpful.
A-Zing this year at:
FictionCanBeFun
Normally found at:
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He-he. That is quite a large group for introverts to join 😉
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