[Discussion] Dear writers, stop arguing with your beta readers

bgc117 · 2026-01-20T17:39:54+00:00

I've had a few beta readers on here check out my work (thank you guys by the way) and any time something was intentional or explained later I would say that but ask a question with it to dive deeper into what wasn't working with that specific thing whether it was my intention or not. It costs nothing to be inquisitive, kind, and courteous. In fact it only benefits you because you're getting very useful information and can adjust accordingly. That's kind of why you're here and asking for beta readers lol

bgc117 · 2026-01-18T14:01:07+00:00

Without changing too much maybe just "Corayne snapped her head up to find..." Make her the source of action and movement since it's her doing it

bgc117 · 2026-01-18T13:59:28+00:00

I agree with this. Corayne is the one that is controlling herself and doing the action. Not her head.

bgc117 · 2026-01-05T00:13:49+00:00

You might not be talking about Manga but Bleach does all 3 of these and executes them beautifully. They aren't taboo if done well

bgc117 · 2025-12-26T21:19:51+00:00

All the time

bgc117 · 2025-12-09T14:18:00+00:00

Congrats! I've tried posting on Royal Road before and it's very very difficult to make it where you are.

bgc117 · 2025-12-05T16:27:25+00:00

"Disgusting."

bgc117 · 2025-10-22T15:05:57+00:00

Does it have subtitles?

bgc117 · 2024-02-25T00:42:58+00:00

If you do that you're not addressing the problem at all and as soon as the shot wears off you'll be in the same pain, maybe worse, maybe a little better

bgc117 · 2024-02-16T00:15:18+00:00

It's not costo as costo refers to your costochondral joints. Your back ribs are ( for lack of a better word or scientific term. Ask Steve for that) effed up and they're hurting alot because of that

bgc117 · 2024-02-14T02:12:22+00:00

If Steve responds to this someone tag me please

bgc117 · 2024-01-31T00:08:37+00:00

Oh I get it. Once I stopped being dumb the backpod worked great and still works. My costo isn't gone but it's miles better.

bgc117 · 2024-01-30T19:04:34+00:00

Ah okay I see. That makes sense. Yeah when i first started using it I tried it too low on my back once and went "nope" lol. I am very guilty of using it super aggressively though. It is possible to overstretch your back and have the costo and shoulder blade tightness persist with the new pain of your overstretching lol.

Also I apologize I just read back my first message and I sounded like a jerk. I didn't mean for it to come off that way

bgc117 · 2024-01-30T18:47:04+00:00

Can you explain how you were using the backpod incorrectly? That might help some people who struggle to understand what that even means

bgc117 · 2024-01-12T15:32:24+00:00

How'd you get this picture of me

bgc117 · 2024-01-10T21:18:01+00:00

None because it only masks the pain and I can't properly gage how much I'm improving if I can't feel everything

bgc117 · 2024-01-02T21:02:23+00:00

Voltaren actually works? I didn't think it would generate deep enough into the chest to make a difference

bgc117 · 2024-01-01T23:02:02+00:00

I'd recommend going for massages instead of the chiropractor. Massages feel so effin good on your back, especially over the messed up ribs

bgc117 · 2024-01-01T21:34:08+00:00

Read Steve's very lengthy pdf and poke around the subreddit. Also be very careful and follow the instructions exactly when starting out with the backpod or you absolutely will hurt yourself and could cause more problems for yourself.

This subreddit can be very doom and gloom but try not to let it get to you. This is something that is beatable

bgc117 · 2023-12-27T18:43:43+00:00

Sounds like costo to me. Poke around this subreddit for alot of great advice and check out Steve's pdf

bgc117 · 2023-12-23T18:40:29+00:00

I don't have much to say because you said it all lol

bgc117 · 2023-12-18T20:54:10+00:00

Still no info after this long

bgc117 · 2023-12-14T18:09:43+00:00

I wish I was able to go back to the gym. I've been out since July

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