Allyson, sure. I would be wrecked without my beta readers. Send it on if you want private, which if you're looking to publish later is the best way (avoiding copyright and previously-pubbed questions).
I know I'm a bad poet, but I'm a good man. All I ask is that... is that you try to see me—
William ,'Conversations with Dead People'
The Great Write Way
A place for Buffistas to discuss, beta and otherwise deal and dish on their non-fan fiction projects.
deborah grabien - Aug 26, 2004 7:35:00 am PDT #6192 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
Beverly - Aug 26, 2004 7:35:02 am PDT #6193 of 10001
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
Be an honor, Allyson. Profile addy's good.
Steph L. - Aug 26, 2004 7:36:02 am PDT #6194 of 10001
I look more rad than Lutheranism
Allyson, I'd be happy to. You can shoot it to my profile addy if you're interested.
Katerina Bee - Aug 26, 2004 7:37:06 am PDT #6195 of 10001
Herding cats for fun
I will happily read anything Allyson writes.
Also, when I start up my own cable channel and sign Firefly as my star attraction, I plan to beg Allyson on bended knee to herd writers and TV executives for me.
(I plan to tempt her with a fabulous salary)
Lilty Cash - Aug 26, 2004 7:39:22 am PDT #6196 of 10001
"You see? THAT's what they want. Love, and a bit with a dog."
I'd love to if you need one more. Profile addy is good.
Ginger - Aug 26, 2004 7:40:39 am PDT #6197 of 10001
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
I'd be happy to read it, Allyson. Profile addy's good.
Anne W. - Aug 26, 2004 8:05:41 am PDT #6198 of 10001
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
Allyson, it sounds as if you have a wealth of betas, but if you want yet another opinion, feel free to send to my profile addy.
deborah grabien - Aug 26, 2004 8:11:27 am PDT #6199 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
Allyson, if you don't mind a suggestion? Get a nice broad spectrum of readers; that way, if you find synchronicities of opinion (three of seven readers say, hmmm, that fourth paragraph made me blink and have to go back), they become something you should probably look at.
Allyson - Aug 26, 2004 8:50:16 am PDT #6200 of 10001
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
Okey! Will be sending, shortly. And thank you. This is much appreciated, more than I can express, really.
deborah grabien - Aug 26, 2004 8:51:57 am PDT #6201 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
This is much appreciated, more than I can express, really.
Heh. Actually, expression is easy; just include a big 'thank-you to my beta readers' on the acknowledgments page when the book comes out.