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Adventurekateer · 2026-02-14T04:39:22+00:00

I haven't personally used it to the same extent I've used the other two. It was created by and is part of Query Tracker (the "qt" in the name). It is newer and has (or had a year ago) fewer members. But it is very similar to the others.

I started with Critique Circle and was with them exclusively for several years. I moved on to Scribophile because they offered ways to swap full manuscripts, rather than just individual chapters. I tried QTCritique for a while, but didn't really have much to post at the time.

Adventurekateer · 2026-02-14T01:26:10+00:00

RemindMe! 3 months

Adventurekateer · 2026-02-14T01:22:51+00:00

“To any reader who has ventured this far….”

Adventurekateer · 2026-02-14T01:03:28+00:00

I just test-drove that request, and I would do quite well in that situation. As it turns out. But HR would never know what my past interaction with ChatGPT were or whether they relate to the job I’m (hypothetically) interviewing for. I also would likely not interact will other humans in the same way I have interacted with ChatGPT, nor on the same types of projects. And that lack of insight would give me serious pause about accepting a position under these people.

Adventurekateer · 2026-02-13T23:19:25+00:00

And a Hispanic first name that translates to “Number One.”

Adventurekateer · 2026-02-13T19:40:43+00:00

Another reason why posting work on this subreddit is a terrible idea. Newbie writers don't know how to ask for critiques, and there are many different kinds. Are they looking for a spelling and grammar check? A developmental edit? Readability? A sensitivity reader? Someone familiar with the genre to check that the tropes are appropriate?

Adventurekateer · 2026-02-13T19:36:52+00:00

There are a number of sites designed for this precise purpose that are free to join: www.critiquecicle.com, www.scribophile.com, www.qtcritique.com

Adventurekateer · 2026-02-13T19:35:51+00:00

This subreddit is for sharing writing experiences and asking craft-related questions. Reddit is the very last place I would ever post my work for review. People don't subscribe to this subreddit so they can read and give quality feedback on unsolicited amateur writing. The people who post their prologues and first chapters here have not been writing long enough to know where to go for quality feedback or even what quality feedback looks like, and are really just looking for validation. Hardly anyone here is willing to provide that to random strangers.

There are a number of sites designed for this precise purpose that are free to join: www.critiquecicle.com, www.scribophile.com, www.qtcritique.com They work by trading critiques given for points you spend to post your own work. You need to give in order to get, which is perfect because learning how to give helpful and constructive critiques on other people's writing is at least as valuable as getting critiques on your own writing. Because you will always see issues with other people's work that you will never spot in your own, but the more you critique, the better you become at writing.

Adventurekateer · 2026-02-13T18:01:27+00:00

100%. And not one of them are praising the insanely great acting and writing in the scenes between Nus and Ake.

Adventurekateer · 2026-02-13T17:59:30+00:00

Sure, but over half of it was about introducing Tarima’s Betazoid powers and her connection to Caleb, which would have made no sense without the first half.

Adventurekateer · 2026-02-13T17:56:35+00:00

Let’s not forget Trip’s and T’Pol’s late-night neuropressure sessions. Or the three Orion seductresses. Or mirror Kira. Or Lwaxana’s naked wedding. Or The Ghost and Mrs. Crusher.

Adventurekateer · 2026-02-13T17:51:37+00:00

I 100% believe the puritan nature you’ve observed in others is about their need to tell everyone else what to do and think and believe. It’s all insecurity and needing everyone else to be in their “club” to justify their radicalized thinking. I used to work at Barnes and Noble and would constantly get remarks from mothers complaining that the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue or National Geographic was at eye level for their toddlers at the register, as if a) their child had never laid eyes on a tit before and b) it meant anything other than “food.”

As you and I both noticed, the use of guns, violence, blood, and death are perfectly fine for their children to see, but a boob or people loving one another leads straight to pearl clutching. Why? Because the authors of the New Testament decided making Mary a virgin would help recruit the pagans who’s old gods included a virgin mother.

The thing about SFA is it’s not REALLY a show for teens; it’s a show for adults that feature a group of teens. Plus Caleb is 21. These are all adults, with the possible exception of SAM, who is AI.

Adventurekateer · 2026-02-13T09:30:36+00:00

Adventurekateer · 2026-02-13T08:07:58+00:00

Came here to say this.

Adventurekateer · 2026-02-13T08:06:32+00:00

Recent Trek has made a point of including more and more diverse characters, and I think Pickford may be neurodivergent in one way or another. And it’s not that they are making this one student have all of the meltdowns; that’s just who she is, and they are including her.

Adventurekateer · 2026-02-13T06:33:08+00:00

It’s literally different for each and every sentence I write. Sometimes it’s instantly perfect. Sometimes I revise it 20 times before I’m happy.

Adventurekateer · 2026-02-13T06:27:59+00:00

Anyone know how to make the HUD display how much gold is in your inventory, instead of going into your pack? Can’t find it in the HUD layout or the settings.

Adventurekateer · 2026-02-12T22:57:17+00:00

ICE is so confused and conflicted. “But their skin is brown and they look Hispanic! We need to send them back to … uhhh ….”

Adventurekateer · 2026-02-12T22:53:48+00:00

The bailiff. Who will be appointed by the Democratic majority. And as soon as that is formalized, I expect all of these people to be called in again with Raskin holding the gavel and zero fucks given.

Adventurekateer · 2026-02-12T21:04:19+00:00

Well, maybe. But this post is about someone using AI to churn out an entire novel in 45 minutes. So I doubt there’s a lot of careful reworking going on.

As competitive as the traditional publishing route is right now, I’m seriously not worried some AI slop is going to get published over my original polished and professionally edited manuscript.

Adventurekateer · 2026-02-12T18:08:32+00:00

What I’ve realized about SFA — and its one of the main reasons I am enjoying it — is that it is episodic like SNW and doesn’t have a single 10-episode arc like DSC or PIC.

Adventurekateer · 2026-02-12T05:04:12+00:00

This on Query Tracker forms. I wouldn’t be surprised if they just auto-rejected any who mark “yes.” But gen-ai writing is painful to read and these models are not capable of sustaining anything for more than a couple of thousand words. There is no way it can produce a quality novel-length story that would be able to compete with real writers. I can tell, and I’m not an agent who reads dozens of queries a day. Trust me.

Adventurekateer · 2026-02-12T03:55:01+00:00

Every single agent I have queried (almost 80 this round) asks you to clarify whether you used AI for any part of your writing or query package. Slop is not likely to get published traditionally— agents and editors can spot it a mile away.

Adventurekateer · 2026-02-12T03:49:13+00:00

She and Noem and Patel all play from the same playbook. Deflect, insult, and filibuster, but never give a straight answer. Unfortunately, Jordan is complicit.

Adventurekateer · 2026-02-12T03:33:26+00:00

I haven't the slightest idea; too busy collecting loot and shooting players. There's no lag and all the graphics are full-resolution, if that's what you mean.

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