Letting people read an early draft.

[HDSimplicityy]

Ive read from here, and more than likely seen on YouTube, to never let people read tour story until its an edited draft.
Mmm...

Would you let someone see an early draft if they are just excited to see what you are bursting with words to tell?

[pelwrath]

I've considered this. Feedback is always needed and welcome. As long as those who read it undrestand that's it's an incomplete draft and coild change. Theymight see things that we as the architect of the living dream don't.

[Alatariel]

Oh gosh, that's a hard one. After I finished my first draft, I let it sit for a while (like a week or two) then re-read it and made edits. Like, solidifying character motivations, making chapters more precise, eliminating unnecessary repetition, straightening out continuity errors, etc.

Then I need another pair of eyes, eyes that are not my family members because they don't have the ability to edit a manuscript. My current WIP, I paid Raveneye to edit and it made the biggest difference. I realized it needed massive changes. I couldn't see what it needed and with her help I began to rewrite a stronger story. If I hadn't have let her see the draft, I would've been SO mortified to have betas read it. Once I'm done with this draft, I'll have Raveneye beta read it and if she suggests a larger edit again I'll definitely do it.

[pelwrath]

Dec 27, 2021 1:37:43 GMT -6 Alatariel said:

Oh gosh, that's a hard one. After I finished my first draft, I let it sit for a while (like a week or two) then re-read it and made edits. Like, solidifying character motivations, making chapters more precise, eliminating unnecessary repetition, straightening out continuity errors, etc.

Then I need another pair of eyes, eyes that are not my family members because they don't have the ability to edit a manuscript. My current WIP, I paid Raveneye to edit and it made the biggest difference. I realized it needed massive changes. I couldn't see what it needed and with her help I began to rewrite a stronger story. If I hadn't have let her see the draft, I would've been SO mortified to have betas read it. Once I'm done with this draft, I'll have Raveneye beta read it and if she suggests a larger edit again I'll definitely do it.



Excellent reasons for having a developemnental edit, it seems that's what you had Raveneye do. She provided the same service for my book and it did make a big difference. The choice is always up to the author but can be a big help.

[HDSimplicityy]

Dec 26, 2021 23:15:51 GMT -6 pelwrath said:

I've considered this. Feedback is always needed and welcome. As long as those who read it undrestand that's it's an incomplete draft and coild change. Theymight see things that we as the architect of the living dream don't.

*nod*

Then its up to the writer in which draft they want people to read.

[HDSimplicityy]

Dec 27, 2021 1:37:43 GMT -6 Alatariel said:

Oh gosh, that's a hard one. After I finished my first draft, I let it sit for a while (like a week or two) then re-read it and made edits. Like, solidifying character motivations, making chapters more precise, eliminating unnecessary repetition, straightening out continuity errors, etc.

Then I need another pair of eyes, eyes that are not my family members because they don't have the ability to edit a manuscript. My current WIP, I paid Raveneye to edit and it made the biggest difference. I realized it needed massive changes. I couldn't see what it needed and with her help I began to rewrite a stronger story. If I hadn't have let her see the draft, I would've been SO mortified to have betas read it. Once I'm done with this draft, I'll have Raveneye beta read it and if she suggests a larger edit again I'll definitely do it.

I thought that was for after two or three self-edits.

Guess its up to the writer.

Thats what I will do after this draft is done. Heck, may even ask her to read mine too; she seems like a popular choice in the neighborhood. I know that my father will want to read my book's second draft, probably my grandpa.