tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815415883815094859.post2523377809128781848..comments2023-05-19T07:03:19.346-07:00Comments on The Pen of a Ready Writer: Back from the Beta-ReaderEsther Brooksmith (wisdomcreates)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15010043354045249021noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815415883815094859.post-4433485612388469132014-09-06T10:33:27.164-07:002014-09-06T10:33:27.164-07:00Thank you, Kathryn!
I haven't had 2 beta-reade...Thank you, Kathryn!<br />I haven't had 2 beta-readers at the same time yet (my community of trusted and willing readers is too small, I guess). Sometimes I think it would be easier because I could pick my favorite edits from each. If I and my one beta-reader disagree on something, the vote is a tie, so-to-speak. But if I have multiple betas, then maybe I have a more well-rounded pool of opinion. Someday...Esther Brooksmith (wisdomcreates)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15010043354045249021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815415883815094859.post-32139581411167953252014-09-05T10:44:57.601-07:002014-09-05T10:44:57.601-07:00I like your stew analogy. But yes, beta readers a...I like your stew analogy. But yes, beta readers are important. Sometimes I think I magnify their importance to the point that when I get conflicting reviews I tear my hair wondering how in the world I can please everyone. It's wonderful, though, that you had such a good reviewer for your first one. Have fun with the writing!Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05339091544962023545noreply@blogger.com