tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445138433367622139.post3812892686955426080..comments2024-03-26T04:27:22.575-05:00Comments on A Writer's Faith: things to know before sending your novel to beta readersKatie Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01867517507191129951noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445138433367622139.post-69227730671273686122016-10-18T20:44:07.508-05:002016-10-18T20:44:07.508-05:00Just last week I sent my novel to beta readers for...Just last week I sent my novel to beta readers for the first time. I sent them a list of questions to answer along with it. I'm so nervous! E.E. Rawlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16182134189973147223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445138433367622139.post-7685495481302863232016-05-30T22:05:40.753-05:002016-05-30T22:05:40.753-05:00Great tips! Have to keep them in mind for whenever...Great tips! Have to keep them in mind for whenever I'm ready to do dis thing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09403455250649005489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445138433367622139.post-86068727201112680632016-05-30T18:27:46.201-05:002016-05-30T18:27:46.201-05:00Seems so cool! I should consider this as well... A...Seems so cool! I should consider this as well... And I wish I was reading your blog when you were looking for beta-readers because Song of the Desert looks sooooooooooooooooooooo good! Taïshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08879647882813249412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445138433367622139.post-81748863289774756302016-05-27T13:17:01.669-05:002016-05-27T13:17:01.669-05:00Love this post! I am doing final edits of my first...Love this post! I am doing final edits of my first book at the moment, so it'll be with betas in a few weeks! I'm amazed by how many you had, but the way you put it it does make perfect sense. I guess you didn't feel overwhelmed by the amount of feedback?Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08057480293595295502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445138433367622139.post-90575245939544550752016-05-25T21:58:38.638-05:002016-05-25T21:58:38.638-05:00Waiting for feedback is the worst, I get so franti...Waiting for feedback is the worst, I get so frantic.Skye Hofferthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02385765274513034927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445138433367622139.post-34414760237120779442016-05-25T21:35:28.854-05:002016-05-25T21:35:28.854-05:00I just got my book back from my betas, and I learn...I just got my book back from my betas, and I learned a lot! Mostly, though, that I need to do what you said (google form with questions). That would have made it much easier for all those bigger plot related questions I had that I was having to ask the betas individually. Well, now I know for next time. :)<br /><br />Hehe. Yes, betas are nice. Very nice.<br /><br />I'm bookmarking this post for future reference! Thanks, Katie!<br /><br />Ivy<br />www.LakesidePublications.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11127790512575051168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445138433367622139.post-31337069203964710112016-05-25T19:56:14.947-05:002016-05-25T19:56:14.947-05:00This post is so helpful! I'm nowhere near this...This post is so helpful! I'm nowhere near this stage yet but these points are all good to know when I finish rewriting. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445138433367622139.post-23574093123382294382016-05-25T11:42:06.545-05:002016-05-25T11:42:06.545-05:00*grins* *high-fives Emily* *flails happily*
I CA...*grins* *high-fives Emily* *flails happily* <br /><br />I CAN'T WAIT! Ooh dear, you're going to edit *shudders*. Good luck! Savannah Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16668452024211579085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445138433367622139.post-34373523500413898762016-05-24T23:01:58.736-05:002016-05-24T23:01:58.736-05:00YAY I CAN'T WAIT. *happy flailing*
Ooh. Ha. N...YAY I CAN'T WAIT. *happy flailing*<br /><br />Ooh. Ha. Next year? *cringes* Yeah, since I haven't even STARTED editing it yet... blah. Next year. Hopefully EARLY next year, though. January/february. :DKatie Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01867517507191129951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445138433367622139.post-69412577614976708202016-05-24T22:56:48.017-05:002016-05-24T22:56:48.017-05:00Absolutely! <3
Yesss. Even if I can't rela...Absolutely! <3<br /><br />Yesss. Even if I can't relate to the specific tips in a blog post, it's sometimes cool to get a look into the "inside" process. :DKatie Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01867517507191129951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445138433367622139.post-76554605301192359152016-05-24T22:55:59.818-05:002016-05-24T22:55:59.818-05:00BUT YOU WILL BE DONE EVENTUALLY, YES. *has confide...BUT YOU WILL BE DONE EVENTUALLY, YES. *has confidence*Katie Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01867517507191129951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445138433367622139.post-90145949473875404992016-05-24T22:54:52.209-05:002016-05-24T22:54:52.209-05:00Well, I didn't even notice the missing chapter...Well, I didn't even notice the missing chapter, and I'm the author, so you're off the hook. ;)<br /><br />YES I WILL ABSOLUTELY LET YOU. IT MAKES ME SO HAPPY THAT YOU WANT TO AHHH <3Katie Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01867517507191129951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445138433367622139.post-36997244631543641862016-05-23T23:16:36.383-05:002016-05-23T23:16:36.383-05:00This is such a valuable post! Thank you for writin...This is such a valuable post! Thank you for writing it!<br /><br />I'm nowhere close to this stage, but this was so helpful. It makes the process real and attainable, not just some elusive thing. Sunny Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10185336977090257875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445138433367622139.post-21321821232979541302016-05-23T12:41:03.313-05:002016-05-23T12:41:03.313-05:00Oh, good. :)
YES! I'm excited, too! And then ...Oh, good. :)<br /><br />YES! I'm excited, too! And then I'll beta-read your other stories when that time comes. *nodnod* :DEmily Drownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15072107706844583472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445138433367622139.post-68157966422628324862016-05-23T08:38:48.454-05:002016-05-23T08:38:48.454-05:00They did! But...I'm re-writing yet again. *cri...They did! But...I'm re-writing yet again. *cries*Rachael Steelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15148680064588348148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445138433367622139.post-86308151570079404772016-05-23T06:36:49.158-05:002016-05-23T06:36:49.158-05:00Sure! If/when I get to that stage I'll be happ...Sure! If/when I get to that stage I'll be happy to get as many beta readers as I can. Technically the short stories are aimed for primary/middle school but all my family loves them too. It'd be awesome to have you read it. (Terrifying. But awesome) :DJane Mareehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13829434202814787549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445138433367622139.post-34409371807608455982016-05-23T00:14:51.070-05:002016-05-23T00:14:51.070-05:00Ooh yes I'll definitely be having betas when I...Ooh yes I'll definitely be having betas when I'm done with my novel (probably in like aaaaaages XD I write slow-ish) so I'll keep this in mind. :) Jonathan Trouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12740204179397653331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445138433367622139.post-33796252331715373102016-05-22T20:25:40.439-05:002016-05-22T20:25:40.439-05:00*screams because SAVANNAH I WILL TOTALLY BETA-READ...*screams because SAVANNAH I WILL TOTALLY BETA-READ FOR YOU WHEN THE OPPORTUNITY ARISES*Emily Drownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15072107706844583472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445138433367622139.post-19245016519939254892016-05-22T19:38:11.342-05:002016-05-22T19:38:11.342-05:00Yes. I am probably rushing with the whole editing ...Yes. I am probably rushing with the whole editing but it could be a one time chance so I figured why miss out. Chances are it'll stink and I'll learn and make it better Hannah Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02032229483859881446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445138433367622139.post-39716879204997929302016-05-22T19:10:48.384-05:002016-05-22T19:10:48.384-05:00YESSHH I absolutely HAVE to read it!! Any chance y...YESSHH I absolutely HAVE to read it!! Any chance you have a rough idea of when you will need beta readers for it? <br /><br />YES you most definitely can be one! :D *screams with you* Savannah Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16668452024211579085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445138433367622139.post-3198035211472165172016-05-22T19:06:17.049-05:002016-05-22T19:06:17.049-05:00*whispers* Jane, you might need beta-readers somet...*whispers* Jane, you might need beta-readers sometime? Ooo ... if it works out, could I possibly be one? Savannah Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16668452024211579085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445138433367622139.post-54277374809969369962016-05-22T18:41:54.131-05:002016-05-22T18:41:54.131-05:00Your book was amazing! And I'll just go ahead...Your book was amazing! And I'll just go ahead and say that I was not one of those amazingly observant readers who saw all those details (I didn't even notice the missing chapter... maybe because I had to stay up late and finish the end, so I wasn't totally coherent??) <br /> Anyway, even though I was not one of those detailed betas, I'm definitely one of those 15 to read your next sequel if you'll still let me. *holds breath* XDEmily https://www.blogger.com/profile/16623387781694321843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445138433367622139.post-82804879840895230562016-05-22T17:56:40.005-05:002016-05-22T17:56:40.005-05:00Nahhh, you were totally okay! You let me know and ...Nahhh, you were totally okay! You let me know and were super helpful so you're awesome. ^.^Katie Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01867517507191129951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445138433367622139.post-4205178722062461912016-05-22T17:55:38.145-05:002016-05-22T17:55:38.145-05:00YOU WILL FINISH YOUR BOOK. IT'S GONNA HAPPEN S...YOU WILL FINISH YOUR BOOK. IT'S GONNA HAPPEN SO JUST KEEP TELLING YOURSELF THAT. *nodnod* *throws confetti for encouragement*<br /><br />Ooooh you went to a writer's conference? How exciting. ^.^ GOOD LUCK WITH THE CRITIQUE GROUP YOU'LL DO AMAZING. <3Katie Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01867517507191129951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445138433367622139.post-62438347417736628082016-05-22T17:54:05.425-05:002016-05-22T17:54:05.425-05:00YES I always like it when other writers read my wr...YES I always like it when other writers read my writing because they just <i>get</i> it and <i>understand</i>.<br /><br />I'm sure you'll make it someday! ^.^Katie Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01867517507191129951noreply@blogger.com