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about the work: I have been working on a novel for about two years now and it's "music-inspired" chicklit. Right now it's still a work in progress, although I hope to be finished with it by this summer. The readership I'm directing this toward is an older YA and early-twenties audience. This is also a novel that uses a lot of vulgarities and sex-talk/partying, so if you are offended by any of this sort of stuff, best not volunteer.
about the beta reader:
I would prefer a reader who
PS:
I am willing to do a trade, but I would prefer to trade only with YA or Chicklit writers. This is what I read, so this is what I'm best at critiquing.
about the beta reader:
I would prefer a reader who
- Has at least a bit of history on the board, because this is the first time I've EVER shown a stranger my work, and I am really protective of it.
- Doesn't mind just getting one chapter at a time, and understands that that this will be a long process (i.e., won't hassle me about sending more stuff every few weeks).
- Absolutely has to be interested in chicklit, and understands the reason for a younger-sounding voice, which is explained above
- Can give to-the-point criticism, but does it gently, and isn't afraid to suggest where they see the story going.
- Will not be perturbed by mild grammatical, spelling, punctuation errors, because I'm saving this stuff for last.
- As an add-on to above, will not do any sort of copy/line/etc. editing on manuscript and will just tell me their thoughts.
- The only thing I ask as far as credentials go is that you have done this before and you are familiar with the writing process.
PS:
I am willing to do a trade, but I would prefer to trade only with YA or Chicklit writers. This is what I read, so this is what I'm best at critiquing.
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