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On Monday, June 6th, I’ll be running a Beta Match. If you’re interested, there will be two options:
- Put your details and what you’re looking for in the comments of my Beta Match post (I’ll let you know in that post what's needed) and/or
- Read through other comments in that post to see if someone who’ll suit your needs has also commented, then contact them directly.
Depending on interest, I might make Beta Match a regular feature of Rach Writes…, so let me know if it would be helpful for you.
ETA: Beta Match isn't only for those who have a piece of work ready to be critiqued right now. It's intended to be a way for people to find critique partners who can help them with their writing/revisions/etc. Even if you're after a beta reader, you can still connect with someone now and swap work at a later date :)
How about you: Would a Beta Match help you in your hunt for a CP or beta reader? Do you already have a CP? Do you have a CP, but are looking for another (or for beta readers)?
34 comments:
This sounds like a really interesting idea!
I'm definitely going to consider it.
Jules
Oh wow, if I had something to share of my WIP I would join in in a shot! What a brilliant, brilliant idea. Thanks Rach, maybe I can pop back for the next one? :O)x
This sounds great! I'll probably sign up even though I'm not quite through my own revisions yet. Can never have too much CP action I think :D
I'm putting June 6th on my calendar to come back and check this out ;-)
Will be back on June 6th (if nbot before!) - thanks for setting this up.
This sounds so great..I need one myself....
This is a great idea!! And if we know fellow Crusaders, we would know what their blogs are like, to give us a better idea of what they and their writing is like. I'd suggest swapping a sample chapter with someone first, to see if critiquing styles are compatible.
Hey, I like your cool cover for your WIP! Very striking. :)
Great idea, Rach! I already have a crit group I love but it would be nice to have a beta reader who's never read any of my work before.
Will come back in June!
I'm interested, I had a hard time finding a crit partner this last semester for all my writing classes and short stories.
This sounds like a great idea. I'm never able to find someone great for literary short stories...maybe I'll have some hope here?
Will try and bookmark this!
Great post Rach.
I need all the help I can get!!
This would be helpful as I have had a difficult time finding someone who can help me with short stories- flash fiction- novels- and essays for college.
It's a good idea. I personally have not had trouble finding people, but I'll tweet for those who do need help.
My apologies to everyone whose comments have disappeared. Seems the Blogger crash has eaten them all :(
Luckily, I have email copies - here are the missing comments:
@Jules - This sounds like a really interesting idea! I'm definitely going to consider it.
@Madeleine - Oh wow, if I had something to share of my WIP I would join in in a shot! What a brilliant, brilliant idea. Thanks Rach, maybe I can pop back for the next one? :O)x
@Trisha - This sounds great! I'll probably sign up even though I'm not quite through my own revisions yet. Can never have too much CP action I think :D
@KatieO - I'm putting June 6th on my calendar to come back and check this out ;-)
@Paula - Will be back on June 6th (if nbot before!) - thanks for setting this up.
@Savannah Chase - This sounds so great..I need one myself....
@Carol Riggs - This is a great idea!! And if we know fellow Crusaders, we would know what their blogs are like, to give us a better idea of what they and their writing is like. I'd suggest swapping a sample chapter with someone first, to see if critiquing styles are compatible.
Hey, I like your cool cover for your WIP! Very striking. :)
@Jeanmarie Anaya - Great idea, Rach! I already have a crit group I love but it would be nice to have a beta reader who's never read any of my work before.
Will come back in June!
@ladywriter1 - I'm interested, I had a hard time finding a crit partner this last semester for all my writing classes and short stories.
@damyantiwrites - This sounds like a great idea. I'm never able to find someone great for literary short stories...maybe I'll have some hope here?
Will try and bookmark this!
@Michael Offutt - Great post Rach.
@Ruth - Yes!
@siobhan - I need all the help I can get!!
What a great idea! If I didn't have such a great CP, then I would totes apply!
it seems like a worthwhile idea. I'll have to see what's cookin' in early June.
This would be so helpful to me personally. I've tried using CP in the past but they never tell me what I need to know. I so need help finding one.
Hello new here!
WOW What a cool idea. I will definitely have to bookmark this when I finish my ms.
Interesting idea. I'll check back in.
I'm in!
This sounds great. I would be very interested!
Like Chris, I have to see what June will be for me...but I am interested. Thanks for being awesome.
I would love this! I need a Beta reader like...bad. I have critique partners. I want someone in my demographic...the person I write for.
Can't wait.
Edge of Your Seat Romance
What an awesome idea! I'm lucky to have great CP's. I think it's awesome that you're helping others find theirs!
This is a great idea. I have a wonderful critique group, but how well I remember the days where I needed someone to give me feedback. Yay for you for doing this. It will help so many writers.
I'm new to blooging. What's a crusader?
Hey guys, thanks for all your awesome comments, I'm so glad it's something you might find helpful!
@LynNerd, the Crusaders are part of my Writers' Platform-Building Crusade - check out the page at the top of Rach Writes...
Hugs,
Rach
This sounds great!
I'd love to connect with a critique partner or group. I'm writing my first fantasy novel and could really use some outside perspective.
Thanks Madeleine for pointing me in this direction, this is a perfect idea!
This is such an awesome idea!! I shall be participating.
You're an angel, Rach ;) Let me know if you don't want my gay lit info in the match and I'll remove it.
No probs at all Erica, it's open to everyone. I hope you find someone :)
Hugs,
Rach
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