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Date Posted: 10:22:50 06/18/02 Tue
Author: Taramisu
Subject: Re: Beta readers (aka fanfic 101)
In reply to: Indri 's message, "Beta readers (aka fanfic 101)" on 20:45:57 06/17/02 Mon

>But how do you find a good one? And is everyone
>expected to have one?

Singles bars, church, at the gym.

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[> You find a good one by asking people. (r) -- Nestra, 10:25:27 06/18/02 Tue

You can ask your friends. You can ask authors whose style you admire. You can post a request on lists that allow such things. As for your beta being good, it's kind of trial-and-error, I'm afraid. You have to find someone whose style fits yours and someone who offers valuable input.

I don't think everyone's "expected" to have one, but it's my personal experience that good beta readers can immensely improve fic. They catch typos and plot holes. They ask questions that force you to defend your characterizations. They often save you from making really stupid mistakes.


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