2023 Short Story Beta List
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Topic: 2023 Short Story Beta List
Posted By: Suave
Subject: 2023 Short Story Beta List
Date Posted: 22 Jan 2023 at 3:20am
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Here is the link to the Beta list. It is still a little early, but what the heck. Don't trade with people in your own heat! Please click the link and then input your info, please do not make changes to the format of the beta list. Also, let me know if it is working, sometimes I get the links permissions wrong... https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13Ei0aUS-EImkAXvEY793blWT_Tzsj4Tf5kRmkIvmBww/edit?usp=share_link" rel="nofollow - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13Ei0aUS-EImkAXvEY793blWT_Tzsj4Tf5kRmkIvmBww/edit?usp=share_link If you are wondering what a Beta list is click on the below link: https://forums.nycmidnight.com/what-the-heck-is-a-beta_topic51611.html" rel="nofollow - What the heck is a beta? - NYC Midnight Forums : Writing Competitions ------------- https://bit.ly/3Our1cI" rel="nofollow - R1 250-Word "Olympic Elegance" https://bit.ly/40f1TMH" rel="nofollow - R1 Short Story - Life's Little Speed Bumps |
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Posted By: Paesano
Date Posted: 22 Jan 2023 at 3:25am
| What does open/closed mean? |
Posted By: Suave
Date Posted: 22 Jan 2023 at 3:27am
It is if you are ready to read or not so that people do not send you a story when you're not ready. ------------- https://bit.ly/3Our1cI" rel="nofollow - R1 250-Word "Olympic Elegance" https://bit.ly/40f1TMH" rel="nofollow - R1 Short Story - Life's Little Speed Bumps |
Paesano wrote:Posted By: FireHorse
Date Posted: 22 Jan 2023 at 6:03pm
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Bump ------------- https://bit.ly/3ymB24z" rel="nofollow - MF250 FInal https://bit.ly/40gMons" rel="nofollow - Short Story R1 All my NYCM |
Posted By: Suave
Date Posted: 22 Jan 2023 at 7:50pm
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Bump ------------- https://bit.ly/3Our1cI" rel="nofollow - R1 250-Word "Olympic Elegance" https://bit.ly/40f1TMH" rel="nofollow - R1 Short Story - Life's Little Speed Bumps |
Posted By: Alyxbee
Date Posted: 22 Jan 2023 at 7:57pm
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ahh, I missed the creation and was wondering how long it would take haha. I guess I just dont look well enough sometimes. ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/r1-g213-death-isnt-only-for-the-dead_topic51747_post550088.html?KW=#550088" rel="nofollow - Ss R1: Death isn't Only for the Dead |
Posted By: Treena
Date Posted: 22 Jan 2023 at 9:35pm
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very cool. Thank you so much. Is there a fee for using the betas? ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/the-tail-to-nowhere-r1-g72_topic51781_post550128.html?KW=#550128" rel="nofollow - SSC R1 |
Posted By: Suave
Date Posted: 22 Jan 2023 at 9:37pm
Haha, no! No fees involved. Just your undying gratitude is enough..... ------------- https://bit.ly/3Our1cI" rel="nofollow - R1 250-Word "Olympic Elegance" https://bit.ly/40f1TMH" rel="nofollow - R1 Short Story - Life's Little Speed Bumps |
Posted By: slinkylink
Date Posted: 23 Jan 2023 at 10:25am
There is no fee, but there is usually an expectation that you will return the favor by reading your beta's story and giving them feedback.  ------------- https://tinyurl.com/2auuhju6" rel="nofollow - R2 Rhyme 4th https://tinyurl.com/yvxwr59p" rel="nofollow - R2 250 2nd All |
Posted By: Suave
Date Posted: 23 Jan 2023 at 11:20pm
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Bump ------------- https://bit.ly/3Our1cI" rel="nofollow - R1 250-Word "Olympic Elegance" https://bit.ly/40f1TMH" rel="nofollow - R1 Short Story - Life's Little Speed Bumps |
Posted By: CHartman
Date Posted: 25 Jan 2023 at 4:13pm
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The beta list has been very quiet today - is there anyone online with a little time for a second draft review? I would love some feedback before moving onto my next edit pass. Happy to return the read if wanted!! Send me a DM :) ------------- Christy https://tinyurl.com/yud2632k" rel="nofollow - SS R1 The Big One https://tinyurl.com/2x7jc4h6" rel="nofollow - Archive |
Posted By: hungrywriter
Date Posted: 25 Jan 2023 at 4:50pm
I just put my info on the Beta list- around now if you'd like a quick read-through! :D
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Posted By: CHartman
Date Posted: 25 Jan 2023 at 4:58pm
Thanks! Just sent you an email
------------- Christy https://tinyurl.com/yud2632k" rel="nofollow - SS R1 The Big One https://tinyurl.com/2x7jc4h6" rel="nofollow - Archive |
Posted By: booklover13
Date Posted: 25 Jan 2023 at 8:15pm
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Bump ------------- SS, R1, G161 - https://bit.ly/3wK89hU" rel="nofollow - We Found Love in an UberPool (RomCom) |
Posted By: Betzer
Date Posted: 25 Jan 2023 at 9:36pm
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Not sure if anyone else is having this issue, but a bunch of names on the Beta list aren’t there anymore for me…including my own! Did someone get rid of them? Or is my system glitching out? Anyone else seeing this? ------------- SS2022 R1 Story: http://bit.ly/3DtHUQB" rel="nofollow - The Black Sheep SS2023 R1: http://bit.ly/40tepbu" rel="nofollow - The Wee Shepherd |
Posted By: crez
Date Posted: 25 Jan 2023 at 9:51pm
I see lots of names - including yours! ------------- https//forums.nycmidnight.com/r1-gr-198-time-zones-and-trolley-problems-scifi_topic51908.html" rel="nofollow - R1 Gr198 Time Zones and Trolley Problems (Sci-fi) |
Posted By: Suave
Date Posted: 25 Jan 2023 at 10:02pm
Just checked. It looks OK to me. Try refreshing or leave and come back? ------------- https://bit.ly/3Our1cI" rel="nofollow - R1 250-Word "Olympic Elegance" https://bit.ly/40f1TMH" rel="nofollow - R1 Short Story - Life's Little Speed Bumps |
Posted By: Betzer
Date Posted: 25 Jan 2023 at 10:16pm
It’s working for me now 😂 Not sure what happened, but it’s all back. Thanks guys! ------------- SS2022 R1 Story: http://bit.ly/3DtHUQB" rel="nofollow - The Black Sheep SS2023 R1: http://bit.ly/40tepbu" rel="nofollow - The Wee Shepherd |
Posted By: anewhope
Date Posted: 26 Jan 2023 at 3:25am
| Bumping for the GMT-ish folk emerging |
Posted By: nobodyowens
Date Posted: 26 Jan 2023 at 4:33am
Posted By: awinchester
Date Posted: 26 Jan 2023 at 2:16pm
| Suffering from severe writers block. Happy to give a read for anyone not in group 25 in the meantime! |
Posted By: Treena
Date Posted: 26 Jan 2023 at 2:17pm
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I have writers block too. I'm available to read if you're not in group 72. ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/the-tail-to-nowhere-r1-g72_topic51781_post550128.html?KW=#550128" rel="nofollow - SSC R1 |
Posted By: Random
Date Posted: 26 Jan 2023 at 2:36pm
Occupy your time by reading 'The War of Art' by Pressfield. It's a pretty quick read. ------------- This sig intentionally blank |
Posted By: MartyEss
Date Posted: 26 Jan 2023 at 2:56pm
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Thanks for putting this together! ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic51973_post550603.html#550603" rel="nofollow - SS,R1,GR183,Songbird(Thriller) |
Posted By: NMiller
Date Posted: 26 Jan 2023 at 7:58pm
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Want to pre-thank all my beta's so far. Your help and comments are giving me LIFE!! ------------- https://tinyurl.com/2p8shraf" rel="nofollow - Unseeing Eyes https://tinyurl.com/ypkehbd6" rel="nofollow - All NYCM |
Posted By: nobodyowens
Date Posted: 26 Jan 2023 at 9:28pm
Posted By: Popsicle Crows
Date Posted: 26 Jan 2023 at 10:05pm
Hello, If you're okay doing a first draft genre opinion, I don't know if my crime caper will pass as crime caper and need an opinion. Even if it's iffy, I'll be happy. If you're quite religious, it may not be your thing and that's perfectly cool. The story is weird. so weird, lol. I can suggest a bunch of titles for you even if you're not into a return read. If you don't use any of the titles, it might make you think of the right one. Info on beta sheet. Send whenever, I'm always up late. ------------- https://tinyurl.com/ycjtbp2a" rel="nofollow - SS R1 G20 Lead Him into Temptation |
Posted By: nobodyowens
Date Posted: 26 Jan 2023 at 11:47pm
Posted By: slinkylink
Date Posted: 27 Jan 2023 at 8:52am
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Bump. I'm open for beta right now, if someone is looking for a swap ------------- https://tinyurl.com/2auuhju6" rel="nofollow - R2 Rhyme 4th https://tinyurl.com/yvxwr59p" rel="nofollow - R2 250 2nd All |
Posted By: MartyEss
Date Posted: 27 Jan 2023 at 1:14pm
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I have submitted and I am working tonight and tomorrow night. I frequently have downtime though, so feel free to send me what you have, I'm on Suave's list. I'll get to you if I am able. Good luck, everybody! ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic51973_post550603.html#550603" rel="nofollow - SS,R1,GR183,Songbird(Thriller) |
Posted By: Treena
Date Posted: 27 Jan 2023 at 6:02pm
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I'm at 1500 words. I kept the scratch and sniff stickers and the cat. My brain melted and those were the only two words I remembered except for "and then" If anyone would be brave enough to be my beta reader I'd appreciate it. ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/the-tail-to-nowhere-r1-g72_topic51781_post550128.html?KW=#550128" rel="nofollow - SSC R1 |
Posted By: snuffles
Date Posted: 27 Jan 2023 at 6:53pm
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I have no idea how to use google docs. Do you just paste the story in, save it, and then paste the address here or on the beta to share it? I submitted it without any beta readers but want to share when i get the ok from the admins. ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic51514_post545433.html#545433" rel="nofollow - R2G5 A present from Rachel https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic52039_post550928.html#550928" rel="nofollow - R1 SS Pluto and Juno |
Posted By: Alomini
Date Posted: 28 Jan 2023 at 10:19am
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You have to click "share" on the top right, and change it to "anyone with a link" then you can select "viewer", "Commenter", or "editor". If you want someone to have edit access, ask them to click on the top right, the little edit symbol, to switch to "make suggestions" and that will track changes they make on the document. but I find just making comments on people's docs is fine, so "commenter" role is good to use. (ETA: for any shared thing on the forum once it's live, I just set it as "viewer" so no one can make changes) ------------- SS R1 https://bit.ly/3kModgf" rel="nofollow - Our Brother's Bones Beside https://bit.ly/3DKsgQX" rel="nofollow - Archive |
Posted By: FireHorse
Date Posted: 28 Jan 2023 at 6:15pm
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Bump. ------------- https://bit.ly/3ymB24z" rel="nofollow - MF250 FInal https://bit.ly/40gMons" rel="nofollow - Short Story R1 All my NYCM |
Posted By: mike450
Date Posted: 28 Jan 2023 at 6:50pm
| If anyone is available and willing to be a late beta reader, I could use the help and would be open to returning the favor. Let me know, thanks! |
Posted By: Treena
Date Posted: 28 Jan 2023 at 6:51pm
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I can read you story ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/the-tail-to-nowhere-r1-g72_topic51781_post550128.html?KW=#550128" rel="nofollow - SSC R1 |
Posted By: LilyCat
Date Posted: 28 Jan 2023 at 7:07pm
Hey Mike, I'm on the list, hit me up. ------------- Group 49 Horror |
Posted By: mike450
Date Posted: 28 Jan 2023 at 7:21pm
| Thanks Treena and LilyCat! Appreciate the late help |
Posted By: LilyCat
Date Posted: 28 Jan 2023 at 8:04pm
Getting down to the wire is the best part sometimes.  ------------- Group 49 Horror |