I love getting beta reader feedback on stories. Sometimes, I don't agree with some of the comments. Such as for instance when a beta tells me to use fewer fragments. I consider using fragments to be part of my style.
Sometimes betas give suggestions and corrections that are more personal preference than gospel truth. (I know, because I've done it, and I'm always very careful to add that this is my opinion, and you should do what you want.)
I feel honor bound to listen to my betas (after all, they took the time and energy to read, comment, and suggest). But sometimes I feel like it changes my style.
Is there a better way to handle this? Should I ignore them sometimes? Especially if the beta reader will see my story when it's done, I don't feel free to do this without alienating them. Which I don't want to do. Even if I have to cut out fragments.
Sometimes betas give suggestions and corrections that are more personal preference than gospel truth. (I know, because I've done it, and I'm always very careful to add that this is my opinion, and you should do what you want.)
I feel honor bound to listen to my betas (after all, they took the time and energy to read, comment, and suggest). But sometimes I feel like it changes my style.
Is there a better way to handle this? Should I ignore them sometimes? Especially if the beta reader will see my story when it's done, I don't feel free to do this without alienating them. Which I don't want to do. Even if I have to cut out fragments.