tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789848305671189900.post273172930828789319..comments2024-01-26T13:36:51.551-08:00Comments on Writing and Living by Richard P. Hughes: Art?writing and living by Richard P Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03814139767151989286noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789848305671189900.post-14406052443063934742011-06-16T19:21:06.505-07:002011-06-16T19:21:06.505-07:00I'm always torn here. I have days when I think...I'm always torn here. I have days when I think, "So what if everyone hates my weirdo story, I love it." And then days of panic where I freak out! "What if no one likes it! AHHH!" <br /><br />A beta reader can help you find points that are confusing (this happens when you write twisted weirdo plots like me)and you'll feel better once that's cleared up. <br /><br />Problem is; two people can read it and have two very different opinions about your work. It is nice to hear these views. But! Keep in mind, have they ever read this genre before? <br /><br />So far, I've really benefited from my beta's, even my daughter helped!But! Sometimes a parent knows what's best for their ittty bitty baby. <br /><br />Oh and love the pictures btw. Hope you hung them around your desk for inspiration!Tanya Reimerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00293977395016853814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789848305671189900.post-60616630693781592852011-06-09T10:19:01.694-07:002011-06-09T10:19:01.694-07:00How do you know the beta reader is any good?How do you know the beta reader is any good?CMSmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13623922567796370246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789848305671189900.post-48194842438874521592011-06-09T08:17:03.759-07:002011-06-09T08:17:03.759-07:00I came over to see what you're doing, Richard....I came over to see what you're doing, Richard.<br /><br />This is an excellent post. I just put up a post. I should have come here first so I could put in a link to this post! But I'll link to it on Facebook and Twitter. And I'll put it in my next post, which will probably be day after tomorrow.<br /><br />Using your grandson's "artwork" is a great way to illustrate your topic. Visuals are so excellent. I'll now have these images in my mind whenever I think about needing an objective eye for my writing. It is so difficult to get this. Your friends don't want to hurt your feelings, which I think is a big problem even here in Bloggerland because there seems to be an unspoken "rule" that we always say something nice. I had an experience with a blogger in this area once that made me realize: you don't criticize someone's work unless they ask you to; and even when they ask, I think everyone still feels constrained.<br /><br />So, your point about the Beta reader is right on. It IS the best thing out there. You just have to take some time to find that person you need.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com