tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37083420.post704592477071511638..comments2024-01-27T16:10:28.502-08:00Comments on Tara Maya's Tales: Hearing Back From Beta ReadersTara Mayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09095632631554776002noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37083420.post-34503079403465183462009-05-11T22:20:00.000-07:002009-05-11T22:20:00.000-07:00Anita,
I do try to listen to my betas, and am mak...Anita,<br /><br />I do try to listen to my betas, and am making some changes in response to this particular reader. On this point, however, I feel the advice is wrong. This isn't to say my execution of the braided plotlines doesn't need work. Perhaps it does.Tara Mayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09095632631554776002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37083420.post-64725533289225370992009-05-11T22:18:00.000-07:002009-05-11T22:18:00.000-07:00I find most of my beta readers through writing gro...I find most of my beta readers through writing groups I belong to, such as the Online Writing Workshop (for sf/f/h). I've found a few through blogging.Tara Mayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09095632631554776002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37083420.post-89125876035881628382009-05-11T16:46:00.000-07:002009-05-11T16:46:00.000-07:00Regarding the braid: Your view seems fine and dand...Regarding the braid: Your view seems fine and dandy (you are the author, of course), but if you have several people telling you the same thing, you've gotta listen. Reevalute. I hope it was just the one and that your braid is just fine, but from my personal experience, I wish I'd listened to my readers more.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333494452915600562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37083420.post-11887549958724359822009-05-10T18:41:00.000-07:002009-05-10T18:41:00.000-07:00Yes, I know how you feel! The plots and subplots n...Yes, I know how you feel! The plots and subplots need to combine. It sounds like you have some good feedback though. Having readers really help pinpoint your weak points.<br /><br />I was just explaining to a friend of mine how some books are square with one plot. Then there's cubes with a main plots and the multiple subplots to add to it! Mine is a cube, and I prefer cubes!<br /><br />At least now you know what you need to do and work on! Revisions take time and work but it'll pay off beautifully!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37083420.post-83246859814104596672009-05-10T17:23:00.000-07:002009-05-10T17:23:00.000-07:00hmm... without reading it, can't really say... but...hmm... without reading it, can't really say... but subplots should add to the main, not detractlaughingwolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08873675614347328116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37083420.post-6765199442320781642009-05-09T15:36:00.000-07:002009-05-09T15:36:00.000-07:00Who do you use for beta readers? I know it's supp...Who do you use for beta readers? I know it's supposed to be bad to ask friends and family, because they won't be harsh enough. Did you join a critique group? Online? In person? I'm about ready for that stage, and I haven't quite decided what I want to do yet.XiXihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05364953168828471897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37083420.post-85118635854322210852009-05-09T15:15:00.000-07:002009-05-09T15:15:00.000-07:00Sounds like you have some awesome feedback! I cert...Sounds like you have some awesome feedback! I certainly appreciate your feedback on my book. You just rock, m'dear.Michelle D. Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09696465137285587646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37083420.post-72699494291717604472009-05-09T12:51:00.000-07:002009-05-09T12:51:00.000-07:00Personally, I have no problem with 'cliff hanger' ...Personally, I have no problem with 'cliff hanger' endings when a book is part of a series ... hope that helps :)Banhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15450115293974960761noreply@blogger.com