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Many fanfic writers use the services of the same beta reader for years. I have been wondering if it would be better to switch betas more often and be exposed to a wider variety of comments.
What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of switching? Of staying with the same beta always? I ask this theoretically, because this is a question about the system of long beta relations, not about individual people. If you want, you can answer from a writer´s perspective, but also from a beta-reader's perspective, or both.
I answered from a writer's perspective. And, by the way, this was a very good topic to pursue.
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newnumbertwo and laura_mayfair anytime soon (or like, ever), but I'm easier now with the changes happening within BSG fandom in general and within my BSG writing world in particular. If and when (please make it no time soon, pleasepleaseplease) I have to let them go, I will let them go with love.
Things change. I don't have to like it. I do have to Roll With the Changes. TM REO Speedwagon.
What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of switching? Of staying with the same beta always? I ask this theoretically, because this is a question about the system of long beta relations, not about individual people. If you want, you can answer from a writer´s perspective, but also from a beta-reader's perspective, or both.
I answered from a writer's perspective. And, by the way, this was a very good topic to pursue.
( Read more... )
I'm not gonna go wild (Um, FRAK no) and say sayonara to
newnumbertwo and laura_mayfair anytime soon (or like, ever), but I'm easier now with the changes happening within BSG fandom in general and within my BSG writing world in particular. If and when (please make it no time soon, pleasepleaseplease) I have to let them go, I will let them go with love.Things change. I don't have to like it. I do have to Roll With the Changes. TM REO Speedwagon.
