tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post7758589635860068499..comments2024-03-14T08:18:20.779-04:00Comments on Sarah Laurence: Revision Tip for YA: teen beta readersSarah Laurencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-47624389192445515502016-12-20T16:07:40.130-05:002016-12-20T16:07:40.130-05:00Bee, thanks! Sorry to be so slow to respond. I was...Bee, thanks! Sorry to be so slow to respond. I was in Japan for 2 months with unreliable wifi.Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-2691714677416458792016-10-18T05:23:44.647-04:002016-10-18T05:23:44.647-04:00So interesting to read about this process. You ar...So interesting to read about this process. You are one hard-working writer!Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02375981493145612394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-16471610599514355442016-07-13T17:24:00.485-04:002016-07-13T17:24:00.485-04:00Cue, good question! I always listen and give all f...Cue, good question! I always listen and give all feedback consideration, but I only respond to criticism that resonates with me and/or lines up. If several readers say the same thing, I do need to fix the problem. The solution is mine. Also criticism from my agent would weigh more than criticism from a new reader. Even so, sometimes as a writer you need to stay true to your vision.Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-15353678027868456452016-07-13T16:48:48.916-04:002016-07-13T16:48:48.916-04:00It's quite a process! Hopefully you agree wi...It's quite a process! Hopefully you agree with most of the rewriting changes? Every once in awhile I suspect you say : I like it like that and plan to keep as is. I do value re-writing as it seems to improve one's work each time. thecuecardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08870323589682197091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-13383528814776596982016-07-07T16:05:20.166-04:002016-07-07T16:05:20.166-04:00ACiL, it's still a bit scary even if I need it...ACiL, it's still a bit scary even if I need it.<br /><br />troutbirder, it is a lot work, but luckily I enjoy it.<br /><br />Pamela, I am indeed lucky for these wonderful readers.<br /><br />Amanda, best advice ever! You would laugh if you saw my first draft.<br /><br />Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-45725779154272568662016-07-07T11:50:47.776-04:002016-07-07T11:50:47.776-04:00You are fortunate to have such a dynamic group to ...You are fortunate to have such a dynamic group to give you feedback on your YA novel. As I embark on a new novel, I appreciate your advice about both the drafting and revising stages. Am currently re-reading Anne Lamott's Bird by Bird and having a chuckle at her advice about s*&^%y first drafts :)) Congrats on doing such a thorough job with your manuscript that your agent wants only minor changes!Amanda Summerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00942636545948440422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-8263827766606836162016-07-07T11:37:33.406-04:002016-07-07T11:37:33.406-04:00Such a lovely bunch of readers.
Lucky you!
xoxoSuch a lovely bunch of readers.<br />Lucky you!<br />xoxoPamela Terry and Edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746603636884819522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-66415935111305147102016-07-06T21:23:17.528-04:002016-07-06T21:23:17.528-04:00Oh my. Just a ton of work. Revising that is....:)...Oh my. Just a ton of work. Revising that is....:) I don't think I could do it.troutbirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-18480939533290254372016-07-06T18:20:23.310-04:002016-07-06T18:20:23.310-04:00Good advice. We should not be afraid of constructi...Good advice. We should not be afraid of constructive criticism. :-)<br /><br />Greetings from London.A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.com