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April 6, 2016 at 8:10 pm #10805
I really hope this is the right place to post this question…if not, so sorry.
I managed to get myself into a lovely situation of forgetting what month it was (don’t ask how) and forgetting that my intended release date for my first book is coming up VERY QUICKLY. In my mind, I had 4 more months to get this book ready instead of the actual 2 1/2. *PANIC*
Therefore, I find myself in dire need of a few more beta readers. If any of you lovely people are willing/interested to beta read my book, I would give you a bunch of cyber hugs and would shower you with thanks. 🙂
Unfortunately, I haven’t had time to write a cover blurb yet, but here is a blog post from a few weeks ago that tells a little about the story. http://lakesidepublications.com/130-years-ago-today/
In short, The Old River Road is historical fiction (late 1800’s pioneering), based on the lives of my great-great grandparents. It’s about 90,000 words, which is approximately 35 chapters. This is short notice (and I’m so sorry!), so I would need everything back by the end of April.
Format wise, I prefer to send it via google docs, but I can also do it as a word doc if necessary.
Thanks so much!
April 6, 2016 at 9:15 pm #10810What would you want a betareader to look for?
April 6, 2016 at 9:20 pm #10812Is this Clara’s Story? I’m pretty sure it is…
INTJ - Inhumane. No-feelings. Terrible. Judgment and doom on everyone.
April 6, 2016 at 9:21 pm #10813Ah, yes it is. I’ll get moving on it. 😉
INTJ - Inhumane. No-feelings. Terrible. Judgment and doom on everyone.
April 6, 2016 at 9:35 pm #10815@dbhgodreigns Mostly little grammar mistakes, punctuation, fluidness…that type of stuff. Also, any general feedback on the story would be most appreciated.
@Hope, yes, it’s Clara’s Story. Did you get the email I sent yesterday?April 6, 2016 at 9:50 pm #10817@ivy-rose I love editing stories! Send it to me right away.
You can contact me here: http://www.thescratchingquill.com/contact/
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April 6, 2016 at 10:35 pm #10820@ivy-rose — I’d like to beta-read your story. My email is: sarah_h742 (at) icloud (dot) com .
April 7, 2016 at 7:22 am #10831@ivy-rose Yes, I got it, though I didn’t see it until you mentioned it. 😉
INTJ - Inhumane. No-feelings. Terrible. Judgment and doom on everyone.
April 7, 2016 at 10:44 am #10838That looks really neat, @ivy-rose! I’d love to beta-read. 🙂 my sister and my email is sugarandspicedrops(at)gmail(dot).com
April 7, 2016 at 5:10 pm #10852If I can be of help, I’d be glad to do anything I can! 🙂 My email is 94writer(at)gmail(dot)com
April 7, 2016 at 6:04 pm #10855Anonymous- Rank: Loyal Sidekick
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I would LOVE to help! Email: jadamae77(at)zoho(dot)com
April 8, 2016 at 12:34 am #10870@sarah-h did you get my email or did I type your address in wrong? 🙂
Thanks so much everyone! I have enough readers now!!! (i.e. breathing regularly again)
April 8, 2016 at 12:41 am #10872I just got it. Sorry about the delay. 🙂
Thank YOU for letting us read it. Beta reading is such fun.April 8, 2016 at 12:43 am #10873@jadamae your email address isn’t working. Is there another one I could try?
April 8, 2016 at 5:55 pm #10902Anonymous- Rank: Loyal Sidekick
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@ivy-rose , My bad! I have two addresses and I mixed them up. Try jadamae(at)zoho(dot)com
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