Comments on: Who do you write for? Who reads it? http://www.staciakane.net/2008/06/02/who-do-you-write-for-who-reads-it/ Author of Urban Fantasy Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:56:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: December/Stacia http://www.staciakane.net/2008/06/02/who-do-you-write-for-who-reads-it/#comment-5212 December/Stacia Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:49:00 +0000 http://www.staciakane.net/2008/06/02/who-do-you-write-for-who-reads-it/#comment-5212 Thanks Laughingwolf!<br/><br/>And thanks Sam! And I'm glad your hubby's okay! I wanted to leave a comment on the post but it was an older post so... Thanks Laughingwolf!

And thanks Sam! And I’m glad your hubby’s okay! I wanted to leave a comment on the post but it was an older post so…

]]> By: Sam http://www.staciakane.net/2008/06/02/who-do-you-write-for-who-reads-it/#comment-5211 Sam Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:30:00 +0000 http://www.staciakane.net/2008/06/02/who-do-you-write-for-who-reads-it/#comment-5211 Poor you!!!<br/>I'm glad you're feeling better!!<br/>:-) Poor you!!!
I’m glad you’re feeling better!!
:-)

]]> By: laughingwolf http://www.staciakane.net/2008/06/02/who-do-you-write-for-who-reads-it/#comment-5210 laughingwolf Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:27:00 +0000 http://www.staciakane.net/2008/06/02/who-do-you-write-for-who-reads-it/#comment-5210 true... there are a few sites online where one can download free tunes for ipods, like filehippo.com/ true… there are a few sites online where one can download free tunes for ipods, like filehippo.com/

]]> By: December/Stacia http://www.staciakane.net/2008/06/02/who-do-you-write-for-who-reads-it/#comment-5209 December/Stacia Wed, 04 Jun 2008 09:03:00 +0000 http://www.staciakane.net/2008/06/02/who-do-you-write-for-who-reads-it/#comment-5209 Thanks, Bernard, and yep, that's it exactly. I know where the story is going, but having someone to squee over it with me helps!<br/><br/><br/>Right, Elizabeth (and thanks for the comment!) It helps me know what impact everything is having and what I may need to go back and work on later.<br/><br/><br/>Oh, yes, Seeley, a beta reader is a reader, but Anna and Caitlin are both writers too. So they pay attention to the technical stuff as well as the story stuff, although they don't really crit for me per se anymore. Plus, with Cori I don't have to read stuff for her in exchange, lol.<br/><br/><br/>I'm the same way, Gabriele, I don't feel any need to upgrade or anything. But on the days I have to walk to pick up/drop off Princess I am glad to have the ipod. Thanks, Bernard, and yep, that’s it exactly. I know where the story is going, but having someone to squee over it with me helps!

Right, Elizabeth (and thanks for the comment!) It helps me know what impact everything is having and what I may need to go back and work on later.

Oh, yes, Seeley, a beta reader is a reader, but Anna and Caitlin are both writers too. So they pay attention to the technical stuff as well as the story stuff, although they don’t really crit for me per se anymore. Plus, with Cori I don’t have to read stuff for her in exchange, lol.

I’m the same way, Gabriele, I don’t feel any need to upgrade or anything. But on the days I have to walk to pick up/drop off Princess I am glad to have the ipod.

]]> By: Gabriele C. http://www.staciakane.net/2008/06/02/who-do-you-write-for-who-reads-it/#comment-5208 Gabriele C. Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:34:00 +0000 http://www.staciakane.net/2008/06/02/who-do-you-write-for-who-reads-it/#comment-5208 Lol, I don't have itunes or a cell phone, either.<br/><br/>I do like to have an up to date computer and a decent digital camera, but the rest of the technology (TV, DVD player, radio etc.) I'm fine to have at Well It Still Works level. :) Lol, I don’t have itunes or a cell phone, either.

I do like to have an up to date computer and a decent digital camera, but the rest of the technology (TV, DVD player, radio etc.) I’m fine to have at Well It Still Works level. :)

]]> By: Seeley deBorn http://www.staciakane.net/2008/06/02/who-do-you-write-for-who-reads-it/#comment-5207 Seeley deBorn Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:47:00 +0000 http://www.staciakane.net/2008/06/02/who-do-you-write-for-who-reads-it/#comment-5207 wtf, what's wrong with my coding?? why don't I get italics?? wtf, what’s wrong with my coding?? why don’t I get italics??

]]> By: Seeley deBorn http://www.staciakane.net/2008/06/02/who-do-you-write-for-who-reads-it/#comment-5206 Seeley deBorn Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:46:00 +0000 http://www.staciakane.net/2008/06/02/who-do-you-write-for-who-reads-it/#comment-5206 [i]Cori isn't a writer, which I think makes her viewpoint even more valuable. She focuses exclusively on story and characters, which is great.[/i]<br/><br/>See, that's what I thought a beta reader was...a reader. I think the term comes from software development where other developers (writers) would be the alpha testers (critiquers) and experienced end users (readers) would be the beta testers. [i]Cori isn’t a writer, which I think makes her viewpoint even more valuable. She focuses exclusively on story and characters, which is great.[/i]

See, that’s what I thought a beta reader was…a reader. I think the term comes from software development where other developers (writers) would be the alpha testers (critiquers) and experienced end users (readers) would be the beta testers.

]]> By: Elizabeth http://www.staciakane.net/2008/06/02/who-do-you-write-for-who-reads-it/#comment-5205 Elizabeth Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:05:00 +0000 http://www.staciakane.net/2008/06/02/who-do-you-write-for-who-reads-it/#comment-5205 Yes I must have other read my work while writing. It helps me get my head out o'me arse faster if I'm not on the right track. Yes I must have other read my work while writing. It helps me get my head out o’me arse faster if I’m not on the right track.

]]> By: BernardL http://www.staciakane.net/2008/06/02/who-do-you-write-for-who-reads-it/#comment-5204 BernardL Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:46:00 +0000 http://www.staciakane.net/2008/06/02/who-do-you-write-for-who-reads-it/#comment-5204 Glad you're feeling better. I'm with you. Any kind of on-going help in editing through a WIP from start to finish energizes and refreshes. Glad you’re feeling better. I’m with you. Any kind of on-going help in editing through a WIP from start to finish energizes and refreshes.

]]> By: December/Stacia http://www.staciakane.net/2008/06/02/who-do-you-write-for-who-reads-it/#comment-5203 December/Stacia Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:15:00 +0000 http://www.staciakane.net/2008/06/02/who-do-you-write-for-who-reads-it/#comment-5203 Ah, see, kis, that's why my buddies are so awesome; they're always reassuring. If they don't like something they'll tell me, but when they like something they really like it and are very vocal. Like I said, it was when Cori was so over-the-top enthusiastic, more so even than usual, that I knew I had something above what I normally did. But hey, whatever works for you! ;-)<br/><br/><br/>Lol Robyn! You know I actually had that thought?<br/><br/><br/>Hmm, Charles. That's an interesting thought, I wonder too. <br/>I do write for myself, of course. It's not by committee or anything. But I do find their enthusiasm helps me keep my excitement high, and since they know the story it helps me brainstorm when I'm stuck, too.<br/><br/><br/>Thanks, Bernita! And yes, I am. :-) Ah, see, kis, that’s why my buddies are so awesome; they’re always reassuring. If they don’t like something they’ll tell me, but when they like something they really like it and are very vocal. Like I said, it was when Cori was so over-the-top enthusiastic, more so even than usual, that I knew I had something above what I normally did. But hey, whatever works for you! ;-)

Lol Robyn! You know I actually had that thought?

Hmm, Charles. That’s an interesting thought, I wonder too.
I do write for myself, of course. It’s not by committee or anything. But I do find their enthusiasm helps me keep my excitement high, and since they know the story it helps me brainstorm when I’m stuck, too.

Thanks, Bernita! And yes, I am. :-)

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