What's the Difference Between an Alpha Reader and a Beta Reader?

'A great novel is honed, not hatched. And to hone your novel, you need feedback.'

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'Paper is more patient than man.'
--Anne Frank

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'Pajamas' comes from Persian 'pay-jameh,' meaning 'leg garment.' They were originally loose-fitting pants for lounging.

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We are dream-weavers: on the writer's maxim of 'show, don't tell'

A Chopping Blog post by Michelle Barker

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Backstory: Handle with Care

'RUE: Resist the Urge to Explain.'

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'Steinbeck starts by using imagery in an intentional way. The novella is bookended by a riverside scene that, in the beginning, is pastoral.'

Calling Save the Cat! 😸It's the opening image and final image 😸

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Query Quest: the journey toward literary representation

'No one is going to take a chance on your writing--you must prove that you deserve it.'

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What's your favorite book that breaks the fourth wall?

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How do you develop compelling subplots?

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On Rewriting--a Chopping Blog post

'A large part of writing a first draft is discovery.'

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Feedback from one of our clients:

'Working with Katie was a delight. The experience was so comfortable and encouraging. I especially appreciated how she backed up her suggestions with concrete examples.'
--Simone Garneau

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'I write to find out what I'm talking about.'
--Edward Albee

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What's a writing challenge you've faced and how did you overcome it?

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'Your friendly neighborhood chatbot works best when it clearly understands what you’re asking for.'

Writing prompt! What does the following image bring to mind:

A person gazing out a window, watching a train disappear in the distance.

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Feedback on our #BetaReader service :)

'I feel like I know exactly what I need to do with this piece to heighten the dramatic irony at the end, and that was exactly what I needed from these readers.'
--Barbara Berent

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What's a writing 'rule' you love to break?

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Our Beta Reader service offers affordable and honest audience assessments. Find out if your story and characters come to life on the page.

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