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Get out of facebook beta12/7/2022 Reading and critiquing other people’s work and having my work vetted by extra eyes, has been an invaluable experience. We’ve had this group for three years and although I and the two other moderators have been in it since inception, we’ve had a lot of change which creates fresh eyes. While I like having that face to face interaction, I do think it can sometimes be a curse, because as we become so familiar with one another, a certain nepotism, if you will, can start to form. To me, the idea of meeting with the same people has its ups and downs. I’ve walked away, licking my wounds while holding my humility in my hand but have become a stronger writer because of it and have also developed a thicker skin, too. We’re not afraid to tell one another what we think, which is important. We meet every two weeks to review two works within the group. I belong to and am one of the moderators of a critique group. Wordplayers, tell me your opinion! Do you have a beta reader? If so, where did you find him? Tell me in the comments! Be prepared to give generously, use wisdom in selecting appropriate groups and partners, and take advantage of this resource to help you polish your writing to the next level. Remember, finding a good beta reader is often as much about being a good beta reader yourself as it is anything else. Some of the Facebook groups are invitation-only, so if they interest you, you’ll need to submit your application for approval. You’ll need to do some research (aka, poking around) to discover which site is the right fit for you. The only one of these sites with which I have any personal experience is Christian Writers, and that was many years ago. Top Recommended Beta Reader and Critique Groups for Writersīeta Readers and Critiques (Facebook Group)Ĭhristian Woman Critique Partners and Beta Readers (Facebook Group)Ĭritters Workshop (for Speculative Authors) Writing Question of the Day: Is there an online community you would recommend for finding beta readers and soliciting critiques? #WQOTDįollowing is the list of responses I received, in alphabetical order. I conducted an informal poll (via my daily Writing Question of the Day– #WQOTD–on Facebook and Twitter) So I decided to take this whole game up a notch. It is, after all, kinda vague–and there’s a lot of time and a little bit of luck involved. Still, that’s not the kind of answer most writers want. Eventually, the right person or people will rise to the top (and when they do, make sure you treat them right). When you find someone who you feel will be a good fit, offer to trade critiques. Honestly, my best advice is to simply go where writers go (Twitter, Facebook, writing blogs, writing forums) and start making connections. But the Internet is by far your greatest beta reader resource. Where do you look for these peeps? Local writing groups sometimes offer possibilities. In short, when you’re looking for beta readers, what you’re really looking for is “your kind of people.” How to Find a Great Beta Reader Is an experienced reader and/or writer ( both bring important insights to the table). Isn’t afraid to tell you what isn’t working.ĥ. Understands your intentions for your stories.Ĥ. There are several keys to finding the right beta reader (and it is important to find the right one). Rather, this is (ideally) a relationship you build, just as you would build any important friendship. This can be a tough question to answer for the simple reason that a beta reader or critique partner isn’t someone you simply vet and hire, like you would a freelance editor. Where can I find a beta reader or critique partner? Without doubt, that’s the second most frequent question I receive from writers (right after where do I find a good editor?).
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