tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119319671954219731.post5177300019650932525..comments2023-10-06T04:46:49.053-07:00Comments on Pen to Publish: Natalie C. Markey: The benefit of beta readersNatalie C. Markeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02072742456716618116noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119319671954219731.post-6217459907726525162011-11-16T14:34:20.865-08:002011-11-16T14:34:20.865-08:00Thanks for the link love! :)
And yes, I need my ...Thanks for the link love! :)<br /><br />And yes, I need my beta readers. I'm one of those who doesn't always get down on the page what's in my head, and they're great at catching those near-misses. :)Jami Goldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00957122956518765455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119319671954219731.post-84894535356188946092011-11-16T11:03:44.228-08:002011-11-16T11:03:44.228-08:00Yes, I love using beta readers. I focus on 2 types...Yes, I love using beta readers. I focus on 2 types. Authors and a sample from my book's audience. Thanks for sharing your reasons for using beta readers.LM Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16624508396760965680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119319671954219731.post-72576167437389764352011-11-16T09:01:55.122-08:002011-11-16T09:01:55.122-08:00Natalie - My book club was invaluable in reading m...Natalie - My book club was invaluable in reading my first novel. They all liked the novel, yet every last one of them said the ending was weak. Since I knew how they had reviewed books in our meetings, I trusted their advice. We rarely ALL love a book, so when they all agreed about needed changes, I made them. The ending is so much stronger now. Great reminder!Julie Gloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14750682989494250914noreply@blogger.com