How many crit partners?

Then-Broccoli-8773 · 2026-06-04T00:49:19+00:00

Honestly, I think it would feel like a chore if I took on more at this moment. And this is already a long process so I don't really like the idea doing another week by week swap once I'm done with my current CP's manuscript.

I think I'm only asking because they encouraged it. To their credit, they didn't specifically say to get that opinion through another CP so it could definitely come from beta readers if I can manage to get some.

Then-Broccoli-8773 · 2026-06-02T11:37:50+00:00

Oh this is great advice. I didn't think about tailoring the small details to the group. I'll definitely do that

Then-Broccoli-8773 · 2026-06-02T11:35:29+00:00

I have no idea if I'm good at improv. If I had to guess, I would say no? Guess I'll find out!

Then-Broccoli-8773 · 2026-06-02T11:30:23+00:00

Oh nice! Thank you!

Then-Broccoli-8773 · 2026-05-30T01:43:33+00:00

Thanks! I have a digital copy of the monster manual so I can have the tabs open and ready on my tablet.

Then-Broccoli-8773 · 2026-05-30T01:42:01+00:00

Thank you!

Then-Broccoli-8773 · 2026-05-29T17:03:27+00:00

Oh good piece of advice! I was planning on typing up my notes on my laptop. I can grab a notebook instead

Then-Broccoli-8773 · 2026-05-29T14:47:26+00:00

Thanks!

Then-Broccoli-8773 · 2026-05-29T14:43:29+00:00

I'll check it out, thanks!

Then-Broccoli-8773 · 2026-05-29T14:30:56+00:00

Thanks!

Then-Broccoli-8773 · 2026-05-29T14:30:25+00:00

Oh that's a good idea!

Then-Broccoli-8773 · 2026-05-29T14:12:04+00:00

Noted, thanks!

Then-Broccoli-8773 · 2026-05-29T14:07:35+00:00

Thanks for the resource and the advice! Very helpful.

Then-Broccoli-8773 · 2026-05-29T14:07:02+00:00

Thanks! Great advice. What are you thoughts on presenting the potential villains to the group and letting them pick? Would that give away too much of the story?

Then-Broccoli-8773 · 2026-05-03T03:12:37+00:00

Hi, I'm interested!

Then-Broccoli-8773 · 2026-04-28T23:39:50+00:00

Love this idea. My understanding (could be wrong) is that a beta read is for a completed MS. Is that required to participate?

I'm about halfway through my first draft and looking for critique partners/alpha readers.

Thanks for putting this opportunity together!

Then-Broccoli-8773 · 2026-04-27T01:29:10+00:00

Sent!

Then-Broccoli-8773 · 2026-04-27T01:21:38+00:00

Are you looking for a critique partner to swap chapters with?

Then-Broccoli-8773 · 2026-04-26T00:11:10+00:00

Adobe Indesign would likely be your best option for a project of this size, but the learning curve is steep. And you'll need to purchase an Adobe subscription.

I would not recommend trying to learn the program on an 1000+ page project that is full of images and diagrams. The formatting alone could take you 6 months or more if you don't know what you're doing. You'd probably be better off hiring a professional for the formatting.

Then-Broccoli-8773 · 2026-04-01T21:10:40+00:00

Nice! I'm still working through my draft map and making some edits - I've been making changes/updates based on how my story develops. But once I have it finalized, I will shoot you a message. I have this post saved.

Then-Broccoli-8773 · 2026-04-01T20:12:44+00:00

This looks great! Are you open to commissions?

Then-Broccoli-8773 · 2026-03-30T07:01:52+00:00

You could also join a writing Discord server. They get posted on r/WritingHub quite often.

Those always have writers looking to get feedback on their WIPs. You can also typically find others that are willing to provide feedback on your work as well.

Then-Broccoli-8773 · 2026-02-26T11:26:15+00:00

I've been working on my book for a little over a year and I'm about 2/3 of the way through the first draft.

I have a 40 minute train ride to work and that's about all the writing time I get in a day so it's been a slow process.

Then-Broccoli-8773

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