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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Nbelousova Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25 Jan 2021 at 8:08pm
Can somebody please explain how the beta-exchange works? I haven't used a beta in this competition before, mainly because this is the first time I've managed to complete a draft with time to spare.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Dark&StormyNight Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25 Jan 2021 at 10:11pm
Originally posted by Nbelousova Nbelousova wrote:

Can somebody please explain how the beta-exchange works? I haven't used a beta in this competition before, mainly because this is the first time I've managed to complete a draft with time to spare.

You email/exchange your stories and feedback.  Use the sheet to find someone who is ‘open’, not in your group, and maybe prefers your genre.  Send them a quick email and ask if they’re able to read now.

A good idea to do, just so you can get more eyes and thoughts on your story before the deadline.
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Originally posted by LilyCat LilyCat wrote:

Originally posted by eaintree eaintree wrote:

Looks like no one's made one, so here it is.

...aside from the usual columns I added a "just for fun" column at the end. Enjoy it but - it should go without saying - while everyone has editing privileges (google docs provides no other option) please don't add other random columns to the sheet, or some may find it unwieldy or too distracting to use.




You are an awesome human being for setting this up. Beta readers make this work so much better

Thanks - it only takes a few minutes. I find making the sheets a nice reset for my brain, before each comp. starts.
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Hi- Do you edit yourself or use an app? Do you know how much grammar and punctuation counts? 
Thank you!!!
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Originally posted by kristink kristink wrote:

Hi- Do you edit yourself or use an app? Do you know how much grammar and punctuation counts? 
Thank you!!!

According to the official rules, spelling and grammar (which presumably includes punctuation) counts for 15%:

"15% Format (Adherence to paragraph #14, but not including Length) 
15% Spelling and Grammar 
70% Story (Writing, Originality, Character Development, and Plot Development)"
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Much thanks!!!!
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote J. Williamson Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Jan 2021 at 10:18pm
Originally posted by eaintree eaintree wrote:

Looks like no one's made one, so here it is.

...aside from the usual columns I added a "just for fun" column at the end. Enjoy it but - it should go without saying - while everyone has editing privileges (google docs provides no other option) please don't add other random columns to the sheet, or some may find it unwieldy or too distracting to use.



Dumb question time - can someone explain how exactly this beta sheet works? I know it's for proofreading each other's work, but is "open" as in open to people emailing you and asking to swap/critique stories or is it a one-way street? Maybe I'm just overthinking. TIA!Smile
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Suave Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Jan 2021 at 11:45pm


Not being picky here as I don't know how to make one of these, but perhaps your next one can have place for what time zone the person is in? As we are from all over the world it makes it easier to pick out a beta that will have the timing right. Just a thought.
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Bumping this back to top 
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote SuperEllie Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Jan 2021 at 6:20am
When I click on it it says it's trashed by the owner. Doesn't seem to be working at all.
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