by SMThornton | Jan 15, 2010 | Uncategorized
I love being a beta. I’ve beta-ed three full manuscripts over the past two months along with a couple smaller writing projects. I love it. It’s a little daunting to offer someone feedback on their novel or other work, but I love getting my own manuscript...
by SMThornton | Nov 30, 2009 | Uncategorized
So I didn’t plan on taking a break from blogging over this splendiferously long weekend, but I have to tell you- I got a lot done this weekend writing-wise. I also cleaned the house, cooked a whole lot, and painted half of my living room. And I met with my beta...
by SMThornton | Nov 24, 2009 | Uncategorized
Today I was talking to one of my beta readers, getting some pre-discussion feedback before the whole group meets on Saturday. She admitted that historical fiction on ancient Egypt isn’t something she’d normally pick up, but then made my day telling me she...
by SMThornton | Oct 16, 2009 | Uncategorized
Yesterday, L.T. Host asked how many beta readers I have. Starting today, four fabulous humans are slogging their way through my WIP- my husband and three fellow teachers. Strangely enough, none are history teachers, but I begged an English teacher, science teacher,...
by SMThornton | Oct 15, 2009 | Uncategorized
This afternoon is going to be pretty exciting. After work I’m going to Kinko’s to pick up my printed and bound WIP. *squeals* There’s just something about holding that pile of paper in your hands and looking at all those paragraphs you wrote...
