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I need constructive criticism on a story I wrote but....

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I need constructive criticism on a story I wrote, but the story is kind of personal, and I don't really want to post it here. I do want to publish this story but under an alias. Where do I turn to???

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Well, if you want a beta reader let me know.

That's what old forum buddies are for sometimes.
 

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beta reader?? Mi dispiace, non parlo computer-talk?

is that something you download?? lol
 
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No, a beta reader is someone who reads your WIP before you've completely finished with it, or as a "first reader", and offers constructive criticism. This is done by sending someone your work by e-mail or PM, not by posting here on the forum itself.
 

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oh okay, well then yes I would like a beta reader.

...so is there a list of them?
 
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omg! I'm so lazy and didn't realize there's a forum on this, sorry alley.
 

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You can send me your WIP by PM, or I'll give you my e-mail address if you don't already have it. Will that work for you? If it's in a Word file, it's easier sending things back and forth by e-mail.
 

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omg! I'm so lazy and didn't realize there's a forum on this, sorry alley.
Yes, you can ask for beta readers here. It's okay to have more than one, although it's probably best not to have more than two or three at one time because then it all gets confusing.
 

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so will you be the beta reader? or you sending it to someone else?
 

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so will you be the beta reader? or you sending it to someone else?
Yes, me (only). It would be very bad form for a beta reader to send someone else's work on to anyone else.
 

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oh, okay.
Well my story well be in your inbox tomorrow, is that alright?
thanks for your help. I should have emailed you instead of post a thread..opps!
 

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Those of us watching on the sidelines just want to tell you both how much we love a happy ending...

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Those of us watching on the sidelines just want to tell you both how much we love a happy ending...

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This is our second involvement today . . . earlier we did signature coding.

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