Micro 100 Beta Sheet
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Topic: Micro 100 Beta Sheet
Posted By: ZoeLou
Subject: Micro 100 Beta Sheet
Date Posted: 23 Apr 2022 at 5:57am
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Hello everyone! I'm nowhere near the beta stage just yet, but I've seen a few people asking about betas so figured I'd make a sheet to help out! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1PmUJUmYO8fEdBT8U_t1iE28Ve6eYHR1EDAeGCj6Hsps/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1PmUJUmYO8fEdBT8U_t1iE28Ve6eYHR1EDAeGCj6Hsps/edit?usp=sharing For any newbies: Welcome to NYCM!! The beta sheet is a way of finding people to read and give feedback on your story prior to submission, and can be really helpful if you're unsure whether a plot point works or how to cut those last pesky words. It's pretty easy to participate - just add your details to the google sheet above and either wait for someone to contact you, or go ahead and email them first (just make sure they're NOT in the same group as you, and that they're currently "open" to receiving stories). The format you use is up to you, but I find most people prefer you to send your story as a google doc with commenting enabled. Once you've found a beta (or several) the usual etiquette is to return the favour by reading and giving feedback on their stories as well. Just remember to be nice - we're here to give constructive criticism, not crush souls. ;) Happy writing!
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Posted By: lamlai
Date Posted: 23 Apr 2022 at 6:31am
| For the first time ever I finished something well before deadline, so I'll be open all day today to read everyone's works. Hope some of you can read mine too :) |
Posted By: Rebecca Danyelle
Date Posted: 23 Apr 2022 at 10:34am
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Thank you for making this Beta Sheet. This is my first time in this competition and it is great to have the ability to have someone (or multiple someones) review my story before submission. I am available most of the day with a short break this morning to take my granddaughter for a driving lesson (pray for me!) then I will respond as quickly as I can to anyone who would like me to review their stories. Good luck everyone! ------------- Rebecca Danyelle https://bit.ly/3mS2DZo" rel="nofollow - Rebecca Danyelle's Writing Blog |
Posted By: samanthadunne
Date Posted: 23 Apr 2022 at 11:49am
| Thank you! New to this particular NYCM contest and have never Beta'd in the forums before!! Would love all the help I can get and happy to return the favor! :) |
Posted By: NateGr8ing
Date Posted: 23 Apr 2022 at 1:23pm
Can anyone tell me what "open/closed" represents? Or "forum name?" Some of us just turned 50 here and befuddle easily  This seems like a great idea though (esp once I understand everything!), and thank you for putting it up for us
PS When I have that doc open, is everyone else denied access while I edit it? Sorry if this is a dumb question ------------- 2022 100w R1: https://bit.ly/3MDgoSI" rel="nofollow - THE SHOT YOU DON'T SEE COMING |
Posted By: Rita
Date Posted: 23 Apr 2022 at 1:53pm
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I've always wanted to have someone else other than my husband read my challenge stories. Finally putting myself out there to join the BETA crowd.
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Posted By: FireflyKaylee
Date Posted: 23 Apr 2022 at 1:57pm
Open/closed is whether you are available (open) or not (closed) to receiving any stories. Forum name is what name you use on forums (so NateGr8ing in your case). Nope, others can access and edit while you do. ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y7mnvk64" rel="nofollow - R2 Rhyming: All of my Odes Belong to You |
NateGr8ing wrote:Posted By: Jaevada
Date Posted: 23 Apr 2022 at 2:24pm
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Doing the beta thing for the first time! Signed up and am open to stories. :) I am letting mine sit for a few while I let it marinate but very willing to read others in the meantime. My info is on the sheet. Good luck everyone! ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic46660&OB=DESC.html" rel="nofollow - 100M 2022 Murphy's Law https://bit.ly/39gB8Bk" rel="nofollow - All Entries |
Posted By: KenzieD
Date Posted: 23 Apr 2022 at 2:54pm
| Hello all! This my first time signing up for a NYC Midnight challenge! I'm super excited and nervous, lol. I signed up for the beta (hopefully I did it correctly) and I welcome any and all feedback. Email away! :D |
Posted By: CrayolaSmoker
Date Posted: 23 Apr 2022 at 5:08pm
| In for a penny, in for a pound. Let's try this beta thing out, too, while we're at it. |
Posted By: Patagonia
Date Posted: 23 Apr 2022 at 9:24pm
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Thanks! I love these competitions and all the help that the beta readers give. ------------- https://bit.ly/3RuQrHa" rel="nofollow - All NYC https://shorturl.at/cpxHW" rel="nofollow - MF500 R1 https://shorturl.at/dW239" rel="nofollow - FF R2 Cotton Club |
Posted By: Sciencechick74
Date Posted: 23 Apr 2022 at 9:47pm
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Lol - I'm a newbie so I didn't know this existed until I submitted, but my 10 year old read it and thinks it's a good trailer and he wants to read the rest of it so I'll take that as feedback
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Posted By: Rebecca Danyelle
Date Posted: 23 Apr 2022 at 10:41pm
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Thank you to everyone who reviewed my story! I appreciate all the feedback and it really helped me to feel more confident about my submission!! Also thank you to everyone who has let me review your stories. I have read some really amazing stories so far! Hope to make it to the next round, but I am really enjoying the experience of just writing with you all :) ------------- Rebecca Danyelle https://bit.ly/3mS2DZo" rel="nofollow - Rebecca Danyelle's Writing Blog |