Hello. I'm new. Just call me "Intimidated."
I came looking for a critique partner, but I can't seem to din that anywhere. I see lots of "Beta" reader info and "writing partners" stuff. . .
Did my little imagination just invent something that doesn't exist? Or am I not looking in the right place in these massive corridors of threads?'Okay I'm going to hit the button that says "Post Quick Reply" now.
I hope I don't blow up the internet.
As Richard mentioned, there are beta reader boards on here. That being said, you might have a little more luck snagging a beta reader or crit partner by engaging first in some critting over on the Share Your Work sessions. By contributing your thoughts and helping your fellow writers, that will give folks an opportunity to get to know you first and to get a feel for your style before they jump into committing to a crit partner or beta read relationship. At least, that's how a lot of us who have been around on the boards a little while longer tend to operate from my experience? I also found lovely CPs and beta readers on here by engaging first - both on SYW and within the various forum threads on here.
Good luck and welcome!
I love pumpkin or blueberry muffins. It's Fall so my pumpkin craze is being activated. Nice to meet all of you! May I get a mango smoothie with that?
Ooh, pumpkin muffins...mmmm...now I want pumpkin bread, dang it. *sigh*
Excellent choice on the mango smoothie! What's your guilty writing pleasure on the side?
yikes this place is busy... Ill quietly order a pint of Dorset cider, sip it in the corner of the room and people watch for a while... *nervously smiles and waves to people staring over*
Oh yes, definitely busy! *quickly swipes scythe at the cobwebs hanging on the disco ball* Yep. Totally busy.
Don't be shy about wandering into the other parts of the forum. And if you have any questions about navigating your way around, feel free to ask and someone will wander along to answer your question, hopefully with a helpful response that doesn't involve secretly dumping plot bunnies on you.
*points at Richard*
*mouths "watch that one"*
*disappears back down her trapdoor entrance in a poof of glitter*