Comments on: How can I get critique on a novel I’m writing? http://languageisavirus.com/questions/how-can-i-get-critique-on-a-novel-im-writing creative writing questions and answers Sun, 21 Mar 2010 05:27:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Stephy151 http://languageisavirus.com/questions/how-can-i-get-critique-on-a-novel-im-writing/comment-page-1#comment-281 Stephy151 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 17:52:47 +0000 http://languageisavirus.com/wordpress/how-can-i-get-critique-on-a-novel-im-writing#comment-281 Well the best choice would be to show it to a professor, but if you're too embarrassed to do so then I would say use fictionpress.com. I can understand the fear of someone stealing your story but it's a chance you have to take. I had someone send me an e-mail accusing me of stealing one of their friends stories (completely false I have the documents to prove it) I threatned the person with legal action, she admited she lied and backed off. So if someone does try to steal your story just threaten them with legal action it usually works! Remeber kids plagerism is illegal! Well the best choice would be to show it to a professor, but if you’re too embarrassed to do so then I would say use fictionpress.com.
I can understand the fear of someone stealing your story but it’s a chance you have to take. I had someone send me an e-mail accusing me of stealing one of their friends stories (completely false I have the documents to prove it) I threatned the person with legal action, she admited she lied and backed off.
So if someone does try to steal your story just threaten them with legal action it usually works! Remeber kids plagerism is illegal!

]]> By: Witty Username http://languageisavirus.com/questions/how-can-i-get-critique-on-a-novel-im-writing/comment-page-1#comment-280 Witty Username Sat, 01 Nov 2008 15:56:55 +0000 http://languageisavirus.com/wordpress/how-can-i-get-critique-on-a-novel-im-writing#comment-280 You can go to fictionpress.com and go to the "beta readers" section (a button is located at the top of the page on the toolbar) and choose whether you are writing fiction or poetry in the "registered only for a specific category:" section. From there, narrow your search until you find a beta reader you feel will do a good job. Assuming you are writing a fictional novel. Otherwise, I would try googling "beta-readers" or something. However, if you aren't comfortable posting your work online, I would suggest going to an english teacher and asking them to read it and critique it for you. You can go to fictionpress.com and go to the “beta readers” section (a button is located at the top of the page on the toolbar) and choose whether you are writing fiction or poetry in the “registered only for a specific category:” section. From there, narrow your search until you find a beta reader you feel will do a good job.

Assuming you are writing a fictional novel. Otherwise, I would try googling “beta-readers” or something.

However, if you aren’t comfortable posting your work online, I would suggest going to an english teacher and asking them to read it and critique it for you.

]]> By: LJ K http://languageisavirus.com/questions/how-can-i-get-critique-on-a-novel-im-writing/comment-page-1#comment-279 LJ K Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:27:54 +0000 http://languageisavirus.com/wordpress/how-can-i-get-critique-on-a-novel-im-writing#comment-279 Suggest you get over being "embarrassed" and ask neutral friends, professors and "etc." --because you're right not to post it online. Sometimes agents and/or editors and/or publishers will check for a story or book online, because that means others can read it for free, and your former, agreed-upon copyright can't be sold to a publisher. Try reading (over and over, as I have) the first section of The Writer's Market regarding anything online and any questions you may have about future publication. Suggest you get over being “embarrassed” and ask neutral friends, professors and “etc.” –because you’re right not to post it online.

Sometimes agents and/or editors and/or publishers will check for a story or book online, because that means others can read it for free, and your former, agreed-upon copyright can’t be sold to a publisher.

Try reading (over and over, as I have) the first section of The Writer’s Market regarding anything online and any questions you may have about future publication.

]]> By: Kaitlin B http://languageisavirus.com/questions/how-can-i-get-critique-on-a-novel-im-writing/comment-page-1#comment-278 Kaitlin B Tue, 28 Oct 2008 04:50:17 +0000 http://languageisavirus.com/wordpress/how-can-i-get-critique-on-a-novel-im-writing#comment-278 I would recommend talking to a professor. They are probably the most knowledgeable source you have access to. As a writer myself, I know what you mean about feeling embarrassed about asking for that kind of help. But think about it this way: If you aren't comfortable asking a professor to read it, how do you expect to feel comfortable asking a publisher or editor to review your work? Just go for it! Best of luck! I would recommend talking to a professor. They are probably the most knowledgeable source you have access to. As a writer myself, I know what you mean about feeling embarrassed about asking for that kind of help. But think about it this way: If you aren’t comfortable asking a professor to read it, how do you expect to feel comfortable asking a publisher or editor to review your work?

Just go for it! Best of luck!

]]> By: *Happily Gay* http://languageisavirus.com/questions/how-can-i-get-critique-on-a-novel-im-writing/comment-page-1#comment-277 *Happily Gay* Sun, 26 Oct 2008 04:52:25 +0000 http://languageisavirus.com/wordpress/how-can-i-get-critique-on-a-novel-im-writing#comment-277 um, well your either going to get over the embarrassment of asking a family member, friend or teacher or ask people online. ...or you could stop random people on the street and ask for their opinion :0 um, well your either going to get over the embarrassment of asking a family member, friend or teacher or ask people online.

…or you could stop random people on the street and ask for their opinion :0

]]> By: Taped up scissors. http://languageisavirus.com/questions/how-can-i-get-critique-on-a-novel-im-writing/comment-page-1#comment-276 Taped up scissors. Sun, 26 Oct 2008 02:11:21 +0000 http://languageisavirus.com/wordpress/how-can-i-get-critique-on-a-novel-im-writing#comment-276 Get rid of your nerves... it's the only way you'll ever actually succeed. There will be harsh critics, but that's life. Ask a friend or two. The ones you can trust. Get rid of your nerves… it’s the only way you’ll ever actually succeed. There will be harsh critics, but that’s life. Ask a friend or two. The ones you can trust.

]]> By: sugarpie245 http://languageisavirus.com/questions/how-can-i-get-critique-on-a-novel-im-writing/comment-page-1#comment-275 sugarpie245 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:27:44 +0000 http://languageisavirus.com/wordpress/how-can-i-get-critique-on-a-novel-im-writing#comment-275 take a few days away from it, then look back and read it over. or i'd say asking a professor can help. they would be honest, and can help. it might be embarassing at first, but oh well! if it helps, it doesnt really matter. hope this helps you! take a few days away from it, then look back and read it over.

or i’d say asking a professor can help. they would be honest, and can help. it might be embarassing at first, but oh well! if it helps, it doesnt really matter.

hope this helps you!

]]> By: Gwenevere http://languageisavirus.com/questions/how-can-i-get-critique-on-a-novel-im-writing/comment-page-1#comment-274 Gwenevere Mon, 20 Oct 2008 08:50:28 +0000 http://languageisavirus.com/wordpress/how-can-i-get-critique-on-a-novel-im-writing#comment-274 The best person to ask would be an English professor. They'll be honest and critical. If you're nervous, you can't do anything, really- swallow your fears for the good of your work. The best person to ask would be an English professor. They’ll be honest and critical. If you’re nervous, you can’t do anything, really- swallow your fears for the good of your work.

]]> By: Sarah Ray http://languageisavirus.com/questions/how-can-i-get-critique-on-a-novel-im-writing/comment-page-1#comment-273 Sarah Ray Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:18:18 +0000 http://languageisavirus.com/wordpress/how-can-i-get-critique-on-a-novel-im-writing#comment-273 try quizilla.com...... you could post your work on there and see what other people think. try quizilla.com…… you could post your work on there and see what other people think.

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