Sentences with phrase «beta reader group»

You can also use one of their groups, for example Beta reader group with over 10 000 members.

I also have a great beta reader group who are editors AND writers, so I saved on editing because we trade edits.

Depending on your subscription level, you have the option to be a part of my Beta Reader group, who will give me feedback on drafts before they are ready for publication.

I only wish there was a well formed beta readers group in India to smooth out the rough edges.

A couple of simple searches will show that there are many beta reader groups on both Goodreads and Facebook.

Not exact matches

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If the author wants to spend less on editing because they have such a good group of beta readers, they can do that.

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It's always advantageous to be able to hand pick your beta readers from communities you participate in, but if that's not possible, online crit groups may yield worthwhile connections.

In Donovan's case, an option along these lines would be to use beta readers rather than a critique group.

You might well also want to work with a workshop group or beta readers before approaching an editor, even once you have a good working draft.

We feel secure if we are sure that our book includes a gripping opening hook that's been approved by our critique group; characters that our beta readers have said are «relatable»; and a plot arc that unfolds in accordance with the most popular method of how to write well currently on the market.

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I don't have any novels ready for beta readers, but my critique groups have been so helpful to me with my short stories, I honestly don't know how I lived without them previously.

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-LSB-...] how do you find a critique group and / or beta readers?

And yes, you're right that it takes time — years possibly — to build up a good group of critiquers or beta readers.

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An Indie writer has his group of beta - reader, hires his proofreader, works with an editor and is in the black if his book is good.

Self - published writers frequently hear that they need to pass their books by beta readers or critique groups first before sending the stories on to freelance editors (fewer corrections in a book means a less expensive editing process).

Luckily, we have editors and critique groups and beta readers.

A beta reader could be someone from your writing or reading group.

The best use of an editor is to polish a book that's already been workshopped in a group or critiqued by several beta readers.

Online critique groups and beta readers.

Many others will give away copies to a group of beta readers and book reviewers to build up a number of book reviews, and start the marketing wheels turning.

I had posted a cattle call for a few beta readers in a FB writer's group for a few beta readers to read my story.

Feedback from Beta Readers differs from what you get from a critique group because Betas generally read your whole manuscript in a week or two rather than over the span of months or years.

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If you belong to an online writing or reading group, some have files of beta readers available or ask in forums.

I have an iron - clad rule with both beta readers and my critique group: I ALWAYS consider their comments.

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But if you're lucky enough to have great beta readers and / or a good group, you're lucky indeed.

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I do still encourage the use of critique groups and beta readers as a first step in learning the ins and outs of the craft and business of writing, but keep in mind that most of what you hear in a critique group needs to be taken with a grain of salt.

Critique partners and beta readers can serve the same function as a group.

Some discussion about the difference between beta reader and editor (see above)... and the group is divided on the definition.

Jane Friedman's guest poster Brooke McIntyre has a nice list of places to connect with beta readers or critique groups.

Writing groups, beta readers, etc, all contribute to this.

I share excerpts with my critique group and I have beta readers who are generous with their time.

Beta readers are a trusted group of people who evaluate your book from a reader's perspective.

This is why I tend to prefer a critique group to a beta reader, so you get more of a diversity of opinion.

Groups of proven, practiced, seasoned beta readers could step into that middle ground, schedule their work together, charge a respectable fee, run a simple site and listings for themselves, and get some authors past that friends - and - family alternative.

I'm going to pass this sheet out to some of my beta readers and members of my critique groups.