Sentences with phrase «readers in my critique group»

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

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.

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).

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.

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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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.

I continually got dinged in my critique group, but my readers love the atmosphere the clothing descriptions add to!

There are many ways to get free feedback before you get to the editing stage, as we detailed in our August posts on editing, critique groups, and beta readers.

You can find alpha and beta readers through online or in - person writing groups (see Critique Groups and Partgroups (see Critique Groups and PartGroups and Partners).

I especially wanted to thank you for including resources about beta readers as although I've been part of online and in - person critiquing groups and continue to be in one, I find there's a lot of demand for something to facilitate easier connections between beta readers and writers.

You also should consider finding a critique group — online or in person — or engage beta readers to gain critical third - party feedback.

In many cases with beta readers or critique groups, we can ask the reader why they gave a certain suggestion and uncover that underlying reason.)

We know we can expect written criticism — from agents, editors, beta readers, critique groups, etc. — but it's easy to be caught off guard by the bombs people will inevitably drop on you in the middle of a face - to - face conversation.

Years of experience in live writers» groups and with beta readers and critique partners, including an award - winning internationally published writer.

These individuals are your critique partners; writers or readers you've met along the way, either via Twitter, a local writing group in your area, whatever.

You can, in conjunction with others (trusted beta readers, a good editor, a critique group) assess your strengths and weaknesses in each of these areas.

Whether on a writing community such as FictionPress or Wattpad, or a Meetup group that focuses on critiquing fellow writers» work in person, it's a vital step of the writing process to share your works - in - progress with beta readers.

People who are afraid of getting critiqued by a group, beta reader or editor will self - publish unpolished stuff and get terrible reviews and sales, so when somebody shows up and says, «give me $ 2000 to be in a boxed set and you'll be a bestseller!»

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