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The Importance of Joining Writing Groups and Networking with Other Authors for Feedback

AJ Baker — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 19:51:44 GMT

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One of the most common challenges for writers is finding other writers and readers that are willing to review their work and provide constructive feedback.

As a university student, author AJ Baker has many resources available to him including writing clubs and writing groups. He strongly encourages writers to seek out these types of groups and workshops in their local area. In addition, he recommends networking and building relationships with other writers and with avid readers. These are the people that are more likely to give your work the time and attention needed to provide helpful feedback and guidance.

In addition, he recommends consulting professional editors, as they can help identify areas for improvement and make you more analytical about your own work. When it comes to getting feedback and editing, one important thing to remember, he says, is to keep your writing mode and editing mode separate. If you let your editing brain stifle your creativity, it can hold you back from producing your best work.

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The Importance of Joining Writing Groups and Networking with Other Authors for Feedback

AJ Baker — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 16:22:05 GMT

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Author AJ Baker explains how he gets feedback for his writing, and the benefits of networking with other writers.

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The Importance of Joining Writing Groups and Networking with Other Authors for Feedback

AJ Baker — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 16:19:29 GMT

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Author AJ Baker explains how he gets feedback for his writing, and the benefits of networking with other writers.

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The Importance of Joining Writing Groups and Networking with Other Authors for Feedback

Author Learning Center — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 21:19:37 GMT

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Author AJ Baker explains how he gets feedback for his writing, and the benefits of networking with other writers.

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Author Annie Sullivan on Her Process for Getting Feedback on Her Writing

Annie Sullivan — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 15:42:14 GMT

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The process for getting feedback on a manuscript can differ greatly from author to author. Young adult author Annie Sullivan follows a multi-stage process to get feedback on her novels. In the first stage, her manuscript goes to her sister, whom she trusts to catch her silly mistakes and provide general feedback. Her manuscript then goes to a group of critique partners, who are other authors in her genre that are in her network. In the next stage, she sends the revised manuscript off to her agent who also provides feedback...sometimes several pages worth of editing notes. In the final stage, the polished manuscript then goes to her assigned editor at the publishing house (if she has a publishing deal). The editor often has several more pages of editing notes for review, and then the manuscript is sent for final proofreading.

Throughout this whole process Sullivan gets a lot of feedback for consideration. Rather than compartmentalize editing like many authors do, she goes line-by-line, from beginning to end. This way, she can make sure everything in the story is working before she moves on. Sullivan advises authors to remember that although you might get all sorts of feedback from various sources in the editing process, the story is still yours in the end, and you get to decide what changes you make.

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Author Annie Sullivan on Her Process for Getting Feedback on Her Writing

Annie Sullivan — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 15:39:34 GMT

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6 Key Questions to Ask Your Beta Readers

Author Learning Center — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 15:12:10 GMT

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As any good writer knows, feedback is essential to the magic that will be your finished product. As the first group of readers exposed to your work before publication, it’s a beta reader's job to give you an honest opinion and reaction to your writing, while identifying areas for improvement. Yet, with so much to consider, even experienced beta readers may need a little direction.

Create a questionnaire

To focus their evaluative skills, many authors find it helpful to furnish beta readers with a questionnaire. The questionnaire can be very specific or more general, depending on how detailed you want the feedback. To help you get started, we’ve compiled a list of 6 key questions that can help your beta readers zero in on critical areas of your book:

Choosing your beta readers

Working with beta readers is a valuable step in the book editing process. It can aid with self-editing and prepare your book for professional editing. As such, it isn’t something to be rushed. Take care in how you choose your beta readers, and be sure to give them plenty of time to read your manuscript. Check in with them during the process and don’t be afraid to ask them lots of questions – remember, you’re looking for ways to improve before releasing your book to the world, so don’t be shy.

Be mindful that you don’t have to use all the feedback you receive. Implement what resonates and bypass the rest, or use it to develop additional dialogues with the rest of your beta readers. Most importantly? Keep an open mind and enjoy the journey! Your work is being polished into a beautiful, well-written book.

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6 Key Questions to Ask Your Beta Readers

Author Learning Center — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 14:59:43 GMT

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Create a questionnaire

Choosing your beta readers

Be mindful that you don’t have to use all the feedback you receive. Implement what resonates and bypass the rest, or use it to develop additional dialogs with the rest of your beta readers. Most importantly? Keep an open mind and enjoy the journey! Your work is being polished into a beautiful, well-written book.

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6 Key Questions to Ask Your Beta Readers

Author Learning Center — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 13:38:08 GMT

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As any great author knows, beta readers are essential to the magic that will be your finished product. As the first group of readers exposed to your work prior to publication, it’s their job to give you their honest opinion and reaction to your writing, while identifying areas for improvement. Yet, with so much to consider, even experienced beta readers may need a little direction.

Create a questionnaire

Choosing your beta readers

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6 Key Questions to Ask Your Beta Readers

Author Learning Center — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 13:37:34 GMT

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Create a questionnaire

Choosing your beta readers

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6 Key Questions to Ask Your Beta Readers

Author Learning Center — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 13:35:58 GMT

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6 Key Questions to Ask Your Beta Readers

Author Learning Center — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 13:34:28 GMT

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6 Key Questions to Ask Your Beta Readers

Author Learning Center — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 13:27:01 GMT

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6 Key Questions to Ask Your Beta Readers

Author Learning Center — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 13:26:26 GMT

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6 Key Questions to Ask Your Beta Readers

Author Learning Center — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 13:22:42 GMT

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To focus their evaluative skills, many authors find it helpful to furnish beta readers with a questionnaire. The questionnaires can be very specific or more general, depending on how detailed you want the feedback. To help you get started, we’ve compiled a list of 6 key questions that can help your beta readers zero in on critical areas of your book:

6 Key Questions to Ask Your Beta Readers

Author Learning Center — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 13:21:26 GMT

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6 Key Questions to Ask Your Beta Readers

Author Learning Center — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 13:18:34 GMT

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6 Key Questions to Ask Your Beta Readers

Author Learning Center — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 13:18:09 GMT

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6 Key Questions to Ask Your Beta Readers

Author Learning Center — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 13:17:54 GMT

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1. Do the first 10 pages make you want to keep reading? If not what was the problem?

2. Do you find yourself skipping pages?

3. Are you confused at any point in the story?

4. How do you relate to the characters?

5. Do you know what genre you’re reading?

6. Do you find satisfaction in the ending?

6 Key Questions to Ask Your Beta Readers

Author Learning Center — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 13:17:31 GMT

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1. Do the first 10 pages make you want to keep reading? If not what was the problem?

2. Do you find yourself skipping pages?

3. Are you confused at any point in the story?

4. How do you relate to the characters?

5. Do you know what genre you’re reading?

6. Do you find satisfaction in the ending?

Peer Reviews

The Importance of Joining Writing Groups and Networking with Other Authors for Feedback

The Importance of Joining Writing Groups and Networking with Other Authors for Feedback

The Importance of Joining Writing Groups and Networking with Other Authors for Feedback

The Importance of Joining Writing Groups and Networking with Other Authors for Feedback

Author Annie Sullivan on Her Process for Getting Feedback on Her Writing

Author Annie Sullivan on Her Process for Getting Feedback on Her Writing

6 Key Questions to Ask Your Beta Readers

Create a questionnaire

Choosing your beta readers

6 Key Questions to Ask Your Beta Readers

Create a questionnaire

Choosing your beta readers

6 Key Questions to Ask Your Beta Readers

Create a questionnaire

Choosing your beta readers

6 Key Questions to Ask Your Beta Readers

Create a questionnaire

Choosing your beta readers

6 Key Questions to Ask Your Beta Readers

6 Key Questions to Ask Your Beta Readers

6 Key Questions to Ask Your Beta Readers

6 Key Questions to Ask Your Beta Readers

6 Key Questions to Ask Your Beta Readers

6 Key Questions to Ask Your Beta Readers

6 Key Questions to Ask Your Beta Readers

6 Key Questions to Ask Your Beta Readers

6 Key Questions to Ask Your Beta Readers

6 Key Questions to Ask Your Beta Readers

1. Do the first 10 pages make you want to keep reading? If not what was the problem?2. Do you find yourself skipping pages?3. Are you confused at any point in the story?4. How do you relate to the characters?5. Do you know what genre you’re reading?6. Do you find satisfaction in the ending?