My Alpha Reader Comments & Looking for Beta Readers | WRITING VLOG
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- Apply to be a beta reader for my historical mystery manuscript, aka Project Dagger: forms.gle/z2Du...
Hello, friends! It's time for another novel writing vlog - more specifically, a novel editing vlog. In today's video, I await and receive comments from my alpha reader, aka my mother. I also discuss my plan for finding beta readers, the feedback I'm hoping to receive, and my process.
Do you like historical mystery books? Does my book sound interesting to you? Please apply to be my beta reader! I'm looking for more people to sign up and you do not need any qualifications. You just need an ability to give kind feedback and constructive criticism.
I might make a video later this month on how to be a good beta reader, so let me know if you'd be interested in that topic.
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The beta reader application is still open for both groups! forms.gle/8RHvRqVqWqSSVdBw7 Thank you to everyone who has filled it out so far.
Last time I actually found being able to see everyone's comments very helpful and interesting! I did try not to read the comments before I finished the section, so as to try to remain unbiased. I'm so excited for this!
@@ReadingwithMani yay!! ðĨ°
I have plenty of time to do this because i don't have a life. Looking forward to hopefully helping you out
I like being able to see othersâ comments
I have read Agatha and love her books
No problem here
I vote yes for instruction on being a beta reader. We can give you better feedback.
@@ouachitawoman thank you for the input!
Just signed up! Iâm excited for the opportunity!
Yay! ð
I think it could be interesting to see other readers comments. But at the same time it might influence feedback. Is there a way to hide comments until after we all read a section. That way the beta readers could go back and read others comments if they choose so to compare notes after giving their original thoughts. I also applied as a beta and think I can be helpful since I'm also a aspiring writer and have wrote several unpublished novels including one I hope to have out at the end of the year. So I have editing experience and have worked with Beta readers before. I also think the idea of having a video to give ideas for feedback is a good idea.
@@throwbackgaming3867 thanks for the thoughts! I will have to look into it but Iâd imagine thereâs some kind of setting to hide comments?
@jackiereadsandwrites I'm sure there is a way in Google docs based on some beta reader comments I got before but I'm not sure how. ð
Your tortie is so cute!!! What are the cats names?
@@EmilyMiller-w1f Drizzle and Buttercup!
I rarely can avoid revising/editing every time I look at things Iâve written. That means readersâ comments are sometimes no longer relevant. Still, insights are insights, right?
@@eolaspellor1718 I think theyâre helpful because sometimes they point out things you havenât even thought of! And can let you know if things are coming across as you intended
What is a Beta reader. I would like to help if I can
Darlene, it is just someone who agrees to read a manuscript before publication and gives their thoughts on the story! Mine will have some survey questions to answer so I know what edits need to be made before I pursue an agent
I have applied