antsandepic
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Post by antsandepic on Aug 16, 2015 19:10:01 GMT -6
Alright, so I've got a short story I'm looking into publishing independently and I was looking into beta reading as some extra help for editing. The problem is I've never done this before (publishing or beta reading) so I was wondering if some of you authors who have used this method could give me some tips? Where can I get beta readers? What exactly do I ask for during beta reading? And any other helpful advice you can think of, I'd really appreciate it! Thanks! Ants!!
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Post by Brie D on Aug 16, 2015 20:24:37 GMT -6
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Post by BladeSpinnerRae on Aug 17, 2015 6:16:13 GMT -6
Hi Ants! How exciting! I hope it goes well for you. Do you have a blog where you could give a sort of description, so that possible beta-readers would know if the story is something they'd definitely want to read? I know it helps for beta-reading if the reader loves the same genre, etc. I've never asked for beta-readers (at least yet), but I have done beta-reading. Best blessings to you!!
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Post by antsandepic on Aug 17, 2015 8:35:53 GMT -6
Thanks so much for the advice, tips, and encouragement! Here's the link to my blog with a description of the story: The Hidden Kingdom.Ants!!
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Post by rayray on Aug 17, 2015 12:56:31 GMT -6
where could I sign up to beta read?
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Post by antsandepic on Aug 17, 2015 16:40:13 GMT -6
where could I sign up to beta read? I'll try to get a form up but for now I left an email address on the post that you can can contact me with. Ants!!
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Post by rayray on Aug 17, 2015 16:57:33 GMT -6
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Post by rayray on Dec 1, 2015 11:30:18 GMT -6
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Post by bourdongirl on Dec 1, 2015 21:52:47 GMT -6
A lot of people ask during. That way if you have to change something, or have a new idea or suggestion, it won't be too much of a challenge. Plus you'll get feedback or suggestions if you want to rewrite anything.
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Post by Brie D on Dec 1, 2015 22:29:41 GMT -6
You'll definitely do some editing after having beta readers. They are beta readers though, not Alpha so you probably would do some editing first.
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Post by rayray on Dec 2, 2015 6:02:57 GMT -6
I have one beta beat reader who reads it raw and I am doing the same for her, but I am gathering beta readers so that I can send it out in jan or feb.
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Post by bourdongirl on Dec 2, 2015 9:00:36 GMT -6
That's perfectly fine. As one who is reading it later, I think it's good to get people before hand. It is definitely important to have one person to encourage you while editing -such tedious work. Good luck!
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Post by rayray on Dec 2, 2015 9:07:38 GMT -6
Thanks!
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Post by authormorganhuneke on Dec 9, 2015 10:03:13 GMT -6
Do editing yourself first. And do more editing after you get beta reader feedback. It usually takes me at least five drafts to get a story right, sometimes more. It's also a good idea to have family members or writing buddies reading early drafts to help you figure out problems and encourage you before you get to beta reading. There are so many things in my books I couldn't possibly have fixed without the help of my mom and sister. I usually send my books to beta readers once I've polished the book as much as I feel like I can on my own, and applied all my family's feedback. That's just what I do, but it seems to work pretty well.
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Post by rayray on Dec 9, 2015 11:43:55 GMT -6
Ok! Thank you so much!
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