tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post6499002278777563555..comments2023-12-26T18:33:04.681-08:00Comments on Writability: Writing Tip: CPs vs. BetasGabe (Ava Jae)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04778524723148508140noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-88523966322415216492015-06-13T06:05:04.589-07:002015-06-13T06:05:04.589-07:00Will do! :)Will do! :)Ava Jaehttp://avajae.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-71587595894900438342015-06-11T17:55:59.752-07:002015-06-11T17:55:59.752-07:00I was *just* wondering about this. Of course you&#...I was *just* wondering about this. Of course you've got it covered. If you ever need a new CP/beta reader, please let me know!MKhttp://wanderlustywriter.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-89854963431700309462015-02-19T15:54:50.886-08:002015-02-19T15:54:50.886-08:00As I mentioned in the post, I think different writ...As I mentioned in the post, I think different writers use them for different reasons. But I've definitely heard of writers working with betas 100% for overall feedback, rather than for a specific reason like the way I've worked with betas. There's no wrong way to go about it. :) <br /><br /><br />And I agree—writing is absolutely a team effort.Ava Jaehttp://avajae.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-29126410068528042992015-02-19T15:53:37.855-08:002015-02-19T15:53:37.855-08:00You're welcome, Ana! I know for a long time I ...You're welcome, Ana! I know for a long time I was wondering the difference, which is what lead me to write this now that I've had experience with both. :) <br /><br /><br />I think your summary is about right. It can vary writer to writer as I mentioned in the post, but that's often a good differentiation between the two. Good luck!Ava Jaehttp://avajae.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-77792991815410909542015-02-17T04:16:36.909-08:002015-02-17T04:16:36.909-08:00I find beta readers are more vague. Their give an...I find beta readers are more vague. Their give an opinion from the perspective of a reader. They like the plot, the mood, the character development, etc. A Cp is more critical. They pick apart the book, scene by scene. You're right, the CP is best used in the beginning, yet both are necessary. Writing is truly a team effort.A.E. Alberthttp://www.aealbert.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-86336578090279171042015-02-16T16:11:58.594-08:002015-02-16T16:11:58.594-08:00YES! THANK YOU FOR WRITING THIS POST, AVA! I have ...YES! THANK YOU FOR WRITING THIS POST, AVA! I have been wondering about this for a long time, but I've never found a clear explanation about the difference between CPs and betas. Now I think I understand. So basically, CPs are more of a long term relationship, while betas are more of a one-time thing. However, betas can become CPs. None of my novels are ready for others to read yet, but when they are, I think my CP/Beta process will be pretty complicated, too. I'm currently revising a space mystery, so of course I want the ending to be unpredictable. Therefore, I think I'll probably allow betas to read it one by one. If the first beta thinks its predictable, I'll revise it, and then send it off to the next beta. That way my betas can better judge the predictableness without already knowing the ending.Ana @ Butterflies of the Imagihttp://butterfliesoftheimagination.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com