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Tag Archives: beta reader
Finding Your Shortcomings Is A Good Thing
I think most people look at shortcomings as a fault, something inside us that needs fixing. But, to me, shortcomings are really just a view into the stronger, better side of us. I sent the latest draft of Yesterday People, … Continue reading →
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Tagged beta reader, editing, human nature, Past Life series, shortcomings, Terri Herman, Terri Herman-Ponce, Terri Ponce, writing, Yesterday People
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When Your Editor Says Your Book Sucks (part 2) — the real eye opener
Last week I talked about how my beta reader/editor pretty much said my latest book sucked. Since then, I was inundated (INUNDATED!) with commiserations, kind advice, and loads of requests for an update on what’s happened since. So here’s the … Continue reading →
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Tagged beta reader, characterization, editing, editor, fiction, Past Life series, write-itor, writing, writing fiction, writing lessons, writing longhand
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When Your Beta Reader/Editor Says Your Book Sucks (aka, lessons learned)
I sent my third book (not the third book I’ve ever written, but the third book I’m looking to publish) to my best friend and beta reader about two weeks ago. Last week, she asked me, “How brutal can I … Continue reading →
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Tagged beta reader, editing, editor, fiction, write-itor, writing, writing fiction, writing longhand
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