tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362484318535208583.post8099661958037044344..comments2023-07-31T07:45:24.501-07:00Comments on Laura's Simple Pleasures: Whimsical Wednesday: Slow But Steady BetaLaura Martonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17131901155051433491noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362484318535208583.post-77542057709530210822009-12-02T23:35:11.158-08:002009-12-02T23:35:11.158-08:00I have a lot of fun following you around. People g...I have a lot of fun following you around. People get things done when they can.The day job(s)and real-life, have to take priority.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15459671422564355990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362484318535208583.post-25128454122945902262009-11-19T22:51:45.237-08:002009-11-19T22:51:45.237-08:00I fully agree, Donna. Being a beta reader for othe...I fully agree, Donna. Being a beta reader for others has already improved my ability to tell a story... at least, I think it has. I guess I won't know until I have the same patient betas read my revised novel. Of course, first, I have to finish critiquing their work!<br /><br />P.S. Thanks for your comments!Laura Martonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17131901155051433491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362484318535208583.post-10830571983377101872009-11-19T22:03:42.695-08:002009-11-19T22:03:42.695-08:00I reached that point a long time ago in my first n...I reached that point a long time ago in my first novel. I knew it wasn't ready for publishing, but I'd gone as far as I could alone. For a long time, I was the only writer I knew, and as for readers - they were friends and family who's only comments were that I was a good writer and they enjoyed the story.<br /><br />Not to be concieted, but I know I'm a good writer. Creating a "good" story, one people want to read for the content itself, not just because they know me, is a whole nuther ball game. The craft of putting together a novel is much more difficult than stringing together some words on a page.<br /><br />Since I've joined the writing community - both online and with a writer's group - my story telling abilities have vastly improved. I can measure this by the amount of honest, constructive feedback I now recieve.<br /><br />Beta readers are essential to a novelist. They see whats missing on the page that is so obvious in an Author's head. And as an aspiring novelist, I think its good to be a Beta reader for other's, even if it is on a novel out of your writing genre. For me, it helps me see where the holes in my own writing is by noting the concepts in another person's work.<br /><br />Hmm, that didn't come out like I "thought". What I meant is that if I see it as an error in another novel, it's easier to spot those mistakes in my own. Still not coming out right, but . . <br /><br />How about, I'm willing to be a beta reader because I think critiquing another's works helps me see the flaws in my own writing technique.<br /><br />Anyway, the offer stands to anyone desiring a reader, and constructive feedback.<br /><br />........dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362484318535208583.post-37382042090089904432009-11-19T13:57:52.488-08:002009-11-19T13:57:52.488-08:00Hi, Bridget! I'm glad you're not upset wit...Hi, Bridget! I'm glad you're not upset with me. I finally have a breather between the film fest and the travel guide, so I'm looking forward to reviewing the chapter you sent me. And I appreciate the compliments indeed! :-)<br /><br />Hi, Mary Jo! I'm even happier to hear you say that because I've had your ms the longest. I was half-finished with it when my betas started sending me their critiques and life got even crazier. I'd like to finish the version I have because I'm enjoying it, but I'm more than happy to read the new version if you haven't lost complete faith in me yet. :-(Laura Martonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17131901155051433491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362484318535208583.post-65579660820529366582009-11-19T13:30:03.070-08:002009-11-19T13:30:03.070-08:00Hi Laura--
Not miffed at all. My novel has change...Hi Laura--<br /><br />Not miffed at all. My novel has changed a lot since I sent it to you, so you should probably contact me before reading. No rush at all and don't feel guilty.Josiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11745370676930629418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362484318535208583.post-88466657981936675802009-11-19T12:45:00.850-08:002009-11-19T12:45:00.850-08:00Laura, I'm not miffed at all! I'm only ama...Laura, I'm not miffed at all! I'm only amazed at how much one young woman is able to take on and actually accomplish—and I might add, keep a positive attitude! Besides, the feedback list you did complete was so worth the wait!J.B. Chicoinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06894797553204276281noreply@blogger.com