by mandilynnwrites | Jun 19, 2018 | Writing Tips
We’re talking about beta readers again! Last week’s video was all about how to find and choose beta readers, so this week is part 2 and I’m talking about how to work with your beta readers to improve your novel. This means taking their criticism,...
by mandilynnwrites | Jun 12, 2018 | Writing Tips
It’s time to talk about beta readers! I recently worked with beta readers to help edit my newest novel, She’s Not Here. With that said, it’s time talk about how to find beta readers and choose which ones will fit best for your novel so you can get...
by mandilynnwrites | Apr 11, 2017 | Writing Tips
I’ve found that I’m pretty good at editing someone else’s stories, but not my own. Of course the solution is to pretend I wasn’t the one who write the story, but that’s easier said than done. The first trick to achieving this is to just let my manuscript sit for a...
by mandilynnwrites | May 3, 2013 | Writing Tips
Because sometimes we all have to learn how to receive criticism gracefully. There are many ways you can react when you get feedback on your novel. You can have poise and grace and act profession or you can fight whoever is giving the feedback nail and tooth.You NEED a...