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RokofAges75:
--- Quote from: bananaaddict on June 24, 2007, 09:24:25 PM ---This sounds like a really great idea. I have a question though, would the stories being submitted need to be finished, or could someone submit a work in progress that they are having difficulty with? Just wondering.
Also, I know I don't post alot in here, but I read alot and would be willing to help out if needed.
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That's a good question... This is my take on that: On one hand, I can see how it would be helpful to have the story critiqued as you're writing it so that you can maybe make some changes as you're going. But on the other hand, it's hard to review a story that isn't complete... cause then you can't really look at the full picture; you can only critique it on some levels.
The other thing is, who would we really be doing this for, the writers or the readers? If it's more for the writers, then I could see reviewing an unfinished story, but if it's for the readers too, I think they need to be complete. Especially since if the writers are having difficulty with them, who knows if they'll ever finish?
I guess I'm looking at this kind of thing more like a movie or album review. You don't see critics reviewing movies and albums that aren't done yet. So I would lean more towards only reviewing finished stories.
mare:
--- Quote from: RokofAges75 on June 24, 2007, 11:42:37 PM ---That's a good question... This is my take on that: On one hand, I can see how it would be helpful to have the story critiqued as you're writing it so that you can maybe make some changes as you're going. But on the other hand, it's hard to review a story that isn't complete... cause then you can't really look at the full picture; you can only critique it on some levels.
The other thing is, who would we really be doing this for, the writers or the readers? If it's more for the writers, then I could see reviewing an unfinished story, but if it's for the readers too, I think they need to be complete. Especially since if the writers are having difficulty with them, who knows if they'll ever finish?
I guess I'm looking at this kind of thing more like a movie or album review. You don't see critics reviewing movies and albums that aren't done yet. So I would lean more towards only reviewing finished stories.
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Yes I agree.
nicksgal:
Though I guess some of us could volunteer ourselves out to be beta readers from time to time. :)
If it's "My Imortal" you're asking about, I've read all of it, so... If you want some help, Rose.... :)
RokofAges75:
I don't have time to beta read. I don't mind doing it for some stories, but if you get the kind that REALLY needs it, it takes FOREVER.
Nijntje:
I'll try to review romance and suspense/angst kind of stories.
With that being said, I have no idea if I'm the right person to review though.. ;D
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