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Feedback on writing samples...
Posted on 8/5/19 at 3:07 pm
Posted on 8/5/19 at 3:07 pm
I have always wanted to write a novel - I am starting with a few short stories. Are there a websites to submit writing samples to receive critical feedback?
I am hesitant to ask family members and friends, as they will obviously carry an inherent bias.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
I am hesitant to ask family members and friends, as they will obviously carry an inherent bias.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
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Posted on 8/5/19 at 4:19 pm to JakeR
I don't know where you live, but there are usually meet-ups for writers. Also, if you're on twitter follow the #writingcommunity and ask for beta readers.
Posted on 8/5/19 at 5:27 pm to NoHoTiger
Thanks. I will certainly try the Twitter route.
Posted on 8/5/19 at 6:15 pm to JakeR
there are sites that will evaluate your writing.
unfortunately, i can't remember the names. sorry. they are out there, though.
Posted on 8/5/19 at 7:04 pm to JakeR
I can help, if you'd like. Post an email or FB link and I'll get back with you.
Posted on 8/5/19 at 8:01 pm to JakeR
Writing groups can be found at local libraries. You could also reach out to a creative writing professor/instructor at a local college to see if they know of anything.
There’s a cool website called Story Shack I’ve used for flash fiction. They pair your story with an illustrator.
In terms of getting feedback, try to find sites that offer it. I remember one for YA short stories that gave me some feedback with my rejection. It wasn’t much but it’s nice knowing why they rejected me. I knew what I needed to work on.
There’s a cool website called Story Shack I’ve used for flash fiction. They pair your story with an illustrator.
In terms of getting feedback, try to find sites that offer it. I remember one for YA short stories that gave me some feedback with my rejection. It wasn’t much but it’s nice knowing why they rejected me. I knew what I needed to work on.
This post was edited on 8/5/19 at 8:02 pm
Posted on 8/6/19 at 7:07 pm to JakeR
There's a sub reddit for this I believe.
Posted on 8/13/19 at 9:17 am to JakeR
Here's the thing about feedback sites, they're (mostly) a bunch of teenagers trying to write and giving feedback on your stuff.
Not necessarily a bad thing, but you basically get what you pay for. I'd find a local group, find people who you think could give constructive, productive feedback and stick with that.
You really want effective criticism, not every Tom, Dick, and Harry telling you their opinion on your plot.
Not necessarily a bad thing, but you basically get what you pay for. I'd find a local group, find people who you think could give constructive, productive feedback and stick with that.
You really want effective criticism, not every Tom, Dick, and Harry telling you their opinion on your plot.
Posted on 8/13/19 at 10:18 am to JakeR
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I would watch that - even if you join a group it may help you weed out bad / unhelpful comments vs. ones which have value and merit to help improve your story.
Basically like people telling you how they would write your story (you should do this...) vs. telling you things that were weak, confusing, etc. (this character wasn't memorable, this plotline wasn't engaging to me, etc.)
Its a video of Brandon Sanderson teaching a writing course, only like 15 minutes long
I would watch that - even if you join a group it may help you weed out bad / unhelpful comments vs. ones which have value and merit to help improve your story.
Basically like people telling you how they would write your story (you should do this...) vs. telling you things that were weak, confusing, etc. (this character wasn't memorable, this plotline wasn't engaging to me, etc.)
Its a video of Brandon Sanderson teaching a writing course, only like 15 minutes long
This post was edited on 8/13/19 at 10:19 am
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