We're embarking on week 2 of the June challenge. How's it going?
And for a discussion topic: let's talk about betas! Do you use them? Always? Sometimes? Never? Why or why not? Do you beta for other people (& do you think that affects what you want out of your own betas)? If you use betas, what do you find useful in the types of feedback you might get?
Poll #7192 WIP challenge day 5 check-in!
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What did you do today, fic-wise?
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Write
7 (70.0%)
Edit
2 (20.0%)
Send fic to beta
2 (20.0%)
Research
1 (10.0%)
Procrastinate
2 (20.0%)
Post a fic!!!
1 (10.0%)
Something else I will describe in comments
4 (40.0%)
And how are you feeling about your fic?
Tell us about your fic in 3 words or less!
And for a discussion topic: let's talk about betas! Do you use them? Always? Sometimes? Never? Why or why not? Do you beta for other people (& do you think that affects what you want out of your own betas)? If you use betas, what do you find useful in the types of feedback you might get?
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Date: Monday, June 6th, 2011 17:42 (UTC)I think communicating w/betas is really key -- if you just want a quick glance-over & someone gives you detailed line edits, it can be a good thing but possibly disconcerting... & the reverse (wanting line edits & getting a general "Yeah, this looks fine, I think they're IC") can be really frustrating!