tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794959503947267058.post441348172145452770..comments2023-05-06T08:40:05.931-04:00Comments on This Little Light: The #1 Most Valuable Tool for a WriterJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10778707920574084006noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794959503947267058.post-71090379431196763252013-01-03T11:09:49.740-05:002013-01-03T11:09:49.740-05:00I agree! I have beta readers from all walks of lif...I agree! I have beta readers from all walks of life, and all over the U.S. who read for me. Their responses are so helpful. M. R. Pritchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17062269232563489323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794959503947267058.post-21738323185426399562012-12-26T22:07:56.867-05:002012-12-26T22:07:56.867-05:00Joining a local writers association is a great ide...Joining a local writers association is a great idea, I may look into that myself. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas!!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10778707920574084006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794959503947267058.post-43116555509374533442012-12-25T12:39:35.485-05:002012-12-25T12:39:35.485-05:00Jen, feel free to use that cartoon you referenced ...Jen, feel free to use that cartoon you referenced on my blog!<br /><br />Merry Christmas!William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794959503947267058.post-62989867538946753312012-12-25T10:17:53.643-05:002012-12-25T10:17:53.643-05:00I have two critique groups I use as my beta reader...I have two critique groups I use as my beta readers. We each meet once per month. It's been helpful having each of their opinions and suggestions on how to improve. <br /><br />Another tool I found to be useful is a membership with a local writers association. I've had so many opportunities to meet and work with many local writers in my area and I wouldn't have had those opportunities if I'd not joined the organization.<br /><br />Merry Christmas!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901684621715980573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794959503947267058.post-6701728626419096092012-12-24T15:29:00.573-05:002012-12-24T15:29:00.573-05:00Definitely! Even when I step away from something a...Definitely! Even when I step away from something and go back, I know I'm not catching every flaw. Hope all is well William, Merry Christmas!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10778707920574084006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794959503947267058.post-42324530623642775732012-12-24T14:39:05.370-05:002012-12-24T14:39:05.370-05:00Beta readers are an absolute must. As writers, we&...Beta readers are an absolute must. As writers, we're far too close to our own material, and a fresh set of eyes can see things we'll miss.William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.com