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    Posted: 26 Sep 2020 at 3:39am
The Beta Spreadsheet has arrived.

By now, you all pretty much know how this works.

BEST OF LUCK TO ALL!

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Adding my name now! 
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What is this? This is my first time writing a screenplay and thought it would be a good way to start! I've submitted now.
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Originally posted by BillPower BillPower wrote:

What is this?

It allows you to get comments from fellow writers (that are not in the same group as you). You just add your details to the sheet, and ask others to swap for advice. 
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Originally posted by Tromatojuice Tromatojuice wrote:

Originally posted by BillPower BillPower wrote:

What is this?
It allows you to get comments from fellow writers (that are not in the same group as you). You just add your details to the sheet, and ask others to swap for advice. 
And it's customary to offer to read their early drafts, too, and offer your two-cents worth in return. In general, people have a first draft done within the first day. Before starting the editing and polish work, they send it out for beta reads and get feedback from fellow writers. Helps to see flaws you may not readily see yourself. Just pick people from the spreadsheet, inquire if they're available, and if they are send your early draft off to them. You'll get back varying degrees of feedback on story, characters, dialogue, format, the works. I'm considered a Format Nazi when I beta read. Lol. Since it's close to deadline and you submitted already, this isn't really an option for this challenge, but when Challenge Two rolls around, you can certainly take advantage of the services.
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I didn't get to beta here today but this comment didn't escape my attention:

Originally posted by NilesPerry NilesPerry wrote:

 I'm considered a Format Nazi when I beta read. Lol.

@NilesPerry I learned more on format from a beta of yours earlier this year than from any book on screenwriting I've read (a few, actually). So keep it up! 
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Thanks for the explanation! I'll definitely try this for round two. My work ethic wasn't great for this so my first draft by end of day one wouldn't have even been worth it!
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Total rookie here...what is a beta?
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Originally posted by Puddleofsunlight Puddleofsunlight wrote:

Total rookie here...what is a beta?


Great question!

It's an unofficial review by fellow participants who will read your draft prior to submission and offer you their feedback. It's entirely voluntary, but incredibly useful to get the "aha!" and "wut?" from people who are typically just as committed as you are, but aren't the judges. Often they'll spot logic problems or plot holes, or even dull dialog and tired action.

Give it a try next round!
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