#first reader

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The adventures of Beverly and Jimmy Dale : The Children’s Own Readers - Book One • Mary E. Pennell and Alice M. Cusack, illustrated by Marguerite Davis • 1929

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Are you a writer? Do you critique or beta read other's work?

Hey Nonnie, I am a writer :)   

I do beta my friends and family’s writing, but I haven’t worked out a way to make  it happen as a consultant yet.  I have no proofreading or editing qualifications.  

I’m not sure how much interest there would be for a service like this?? Unfortunately I won’t be able to spend any more time for free, but I would try to keep costs as minimal as possible! 

Hey writing community, would you guys be interested in something like this?  

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Business Musings: Writing by Committee

I had a shudder moment yesterday. While researching something else, I read a New York Times interview on leadership with Gina Centrello, pre

"What most writers need is to believe in their own work. The writers need to finish a first draft, spellcheck it, and hand it to a trusted first reader who is not a writer.

Let me repeat that. The last thing you want is a writer as your first reader.

A writer will critique. A reader will tell you if the book is a good read or not.

Will the reader be able to tell you how to fix the book? Hell, no. That’s not a reader’s job."

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(via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4a-MyeJNF4)

@litpick LitPick Top Choice Book Award by our student book reviewers for this great children’s book https://litpick.com/review/button-nose-sad-little-bear-review-moseso

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Toddling Along

I am toddling along, trying to get back into my life now that the external fixator is off my arm. I’m taking a couple of dance classes, walking a bit, reading, writing occasionally. Mostly I’ve been trying not to be too introspective, hence the lack of recent blog posts. Besides pain has a way of focusing attention onto itself and away from the bigger picture.

I’m not in a lot of pain, but there…

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Me: I really like this character

Lyoko: huh... You do????

Me: .... You're going to kill him, aren't you?

Lyoko: is For the sake of the plot.

Me: I DON'T CARE YOU'RE DEAD TO ME!

Lyoko: ....

Lyoko: ...

Lyoko: it's the only way your ship can happen.

Me: You're lucky I love you.

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Write to Your First Reader

Write to Your First Reader

First readers are important. They tell you if you’re on a good path, if your books is engaging and find many mistakes you may overlook. But many people overlook their real first reader and what that person brings to the table. I want to examine a bit of the floaty-wisdom abounding… and get at your real first reader. YOU Write what you know.  This is actually a good one, actually. What it is,…

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