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  • JaneShuff replied to the topic The Future of the Den in the forum Blogs 2 years, 8 months ago

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    Yes to Beta Reading, but, time permitting, I’ve always been a keen beta reader. I honestly think the beta reader learns as much from the process as the writer, but I’m not keen on the financial aspect. I know Thea posted a request for beta readers recently. Did anyone respond @thea ?
    And on that subject, I’d welcome a discussion about beta reading. What’s helpful and what’s not so helpful etc. I suspect we’re all different but it would be interesting to know.

    Also, although I haven’t had time to contribute much recently, I do read everything that’s posted and I’m sure I’m not the only one!

    • Hi @janeshuff, the only response to my beta reading request was your kind message explaining that you aren’t able to help at present. After a month or so, I deleted the request.
      I agree that it would be beneficial to have a discussion about beta reading. As you said, it’s a good learning process for both reader and writer. I guess the first thing to establish before we think about what form of feedback would be the most helpful, is how many of us would be interested in offering our services in return for constructive feedback on our own work.