I can critique either way, but I'll confess that if I'm being specifically asked to critique or give any sort of input on a character question, it helps if I don't know said character's headspace/motivation ahead of time.
Buffy? I like that. That girl's so hot, she's buffy.
Forrest ,'Conversations with Dead People'
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deborah grabien - Mar 12, 2003 8:05:37 pm PST #848 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
Brynn - Mar 12, 2003 8:12:33 pm PST #849 of 10001
"I'd rather discuss the permutations of swordplay, with an undertone of definite allusion to sex." Beverly, offering an example of when your characters give you 'tude.
deborah grabien:
Wow, thank you so very much. It's not exactly sci-fi or fantasy though? It that alright?
edit: Yes, it's only the first chapter. About 17 pages, double-spaced, 14 font. What format would you like it in, .doc or rtf?
deborah grabien - Mar 12, 2003 8:30:16 pm PST #850 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
It's not exactly sci-fi or fantasy though? It that alright?
Yes, absolutely, since I read very little of either, and ditto for writing it. Mine are more in the classic ghost story vein. No scifi or fantasy required.
.doc is fine. Send at your leisure.
Brynn - Mar 12, 2003 8:50:01 pm PST #851 of 10001
"I'd rather discuss the permutations of swordplay, with an undertone of definite allusion to sex." Beverly, offering an example of when your characters give you 'tude.
Okay, it's sent.
deborah grabien - Mar 12, 2003 8:52:48 pm PST #852 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
Brynn? There's nothing attached - just the email, no doc.
Rebecca Lizard - Mar 12, 2003 9:00:57 pm PST #853 of 10001
You sip / say it's your crazy / straw say it's you're crazy / as you bicycle your soul / with beauty in your basket
I edit a trifle differently when I know the whole story than when I don't. But both, I think, result in valuable thoughts. That's why I always pass through a story at least twice.
(Notice I've never betaed any novels....)
Brynn - Mar 12, 2003 9:42:18 pm PST #854 of 10001
"I'd rather discuss the permutations of swordplay, with an undertone of definite allusion to sex." Beverly, offering an example of when your characters give you 'tude.
Deborah: That's bizarre.. I'll try again
edit: I re-sent it and it should all be there now.
deborah grabien - Mar 12, 2003 9:47:20 pm PST #855 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
Yup - this time, thre's an attachment. 59K.
I'll do a quick read through now, then my second checkover after Angel or in the morning. Will that be OK for you?
Brynn - Mar 12, 2003 10:23:01 pm PST #856 of 10001
"I'd rather discuss the permutations of swordplay, with an undertone of definite allusion to sex." Beverly, offering an example of when your characters give you 'tude.
Deborah: At your convenience. Whenever you have time is fine. Thanks again.
Anne W. - Mar 13, 2003 6:16:31 am PST #857 of 10001
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
That is bunk. I can't edit (other than line-edits) unless I have the whole picture in my head.
For me, a lot of that depends on the style of the writer.
For the Fic That Would Not Die, I have two beta-readers--one who is thoroughly spoiled, and another who's only spoiled on a couple of points (she's a sensitive sort, and needs a heads-up if something horrible is going to happen to a character she likes or if there will be extreme violence). It's been a great help, since the fic is essentially a mystery novel.