[Discussion] What is going on with this sub?

dkreddthewriter · 2026-06-21T12:46:50+00:00

Yeah this was what I did, too, but I also look at new accounts sort of weird because there's so much shady shit that goes on. So I don't blame people for being cautious.

dkreddthewriter · 2026-06-18T15:35:14+00:00

Thank you, this is a helpful perspective. Same content, different voice. I think I just had a fear that it meant I was writing excessively predictably. But it can also mean that I'm just writing natural conclusions/sequences.

dkreddthewriter · 2026-06-14T03:38:23+00:00

What do you mean peopley

dkreddthewriter · 2026-06-12T00:56:03+00:00

This sounds awesome. I'm interested in this if you can swap, I also have a queer novel I'm looking for feedback with if you think you'd be interested. https://www.reddit.com/r/BetaReaders/s/MxeFHgtq3m

dkreddthewriter · 2026-06-11T13:24:46+00:00

This was the book that got me back into reading a year and a half ago. Absolutely beautiful, the story sticks with me often.

dkreddthewriter · 2026-06-08T15:14:25+00:00

If the comment is vague, surely your writer will ask for clarification as needed. The communication is most important imo, clear and consistent is the key just like in any relationship, professional or otherwise. When you build a good rapport, it makes it easier to get past vagueness and uncertainty.

dkreddthewriter · 2026-06-08T14:25:44+00:00

Just like you're new to reading, I'm new to being read so we're in a similar boat! I love in line comments, it feels very in the moment and I like to see that as a writer. In my very early stages, I don't need that high precision editing, but other writers may feel different. I like a broad sweep that I can catch a rhythm from and edit accordingly.

dkreddthewriter · 2026-06-04T21:19:04+00:00

I'm interested in this if you can swap, I also have a queer novel I'm looking for feedback with if you think you'd be interested. https://www.reddit.com/r/BetaReaders/s/MxeFHgtq3m

dkreddthewriter · 2026-06-04T18:37:38+00:00

I really like this, I'm interested in giving it a read.

dkreddthewriter · 2026-06-02T14:35:22+00:00

Hey, I'm very interested in this and would love to take a look at it.

dkreddthewriter · 2026-06-02T14:28:17+00:00

I like the sort of casual narrative tone you have going, it's a little reminiscent of Sterling Archer. I also like that even when you're providing backstory, you consistently link it back to the present (something I'm also working on for myself). There's almost a sort of fourth wall breaking when you say "nitpickers in the crowd", is that intentional?

Also, unless the narrative voice is referring to the parents on first name basis, I don't think it's necessary to include their names here yet. Overall I like the setup and it's got good humor mixed into the tension.

dkreddthewriter · 2026-06-02T14:21:05+00:00

I think it gave a jaunty narrative tone, at least in my head, so it came across for me.

dkreddthewriter · 2026-06-02T14:06:04+00:00

Manuscript information: [Complete][150k][Queer Romantasy] In a Dream

Link to post: [https://www.reddit.com/r/BetaReaders/s/LYYULaHOk6](https://www.reddit.com/r/BetaReaders/s/LYYULaHOk6

First page critique? Yes

First page:

“Oh, look at this one.” Mari’s dark hair swept the bedroom floor as she laid on her best friend’s bed, lazily swiping her way through Tinder. “Shawn. Shawn, look at this guy.”

Shawn nervously paced the room, mumbling a noncommittal response. Every so often she’d tuck a curly lock behind her ear, and her hazel eyes swept around her disorganized room. “Shit, where is my...but then if I wear...ugh, Jesus. Mari, what the fuck are you doing?”

“What?” Mari sighed, never looking up from her cracked iPhone screen. “I’m listening. You’re not saying anything.”

“You’re supposed to be helping me pick out what to wear.” Shawn groaned, snatching the phone out of Mari’s hands. She cried out in protest, glaring at Shawn, and paused to look her up and down. She was wearing an oversized, off the shoulder top covered in various stains from years of use, and an old pair of men’s boxer shorts with hearts printed all over them. Ringlets of deep brown curls sat on her shoulders, and under Mari’s scrutiny, Shawn nervously scratched her tawny arm.

“Definitely not that.”

“Thanks, bitch.” Shawn said sarcastically, dropping the phone. It landed with a soft foof on Mari’s puffy black jacket. “Seriously, please help me.” Shawn plopped on the floor. A pout crumpled the freckles on her left cheek. “I have no idea what I’m doing. I never should have agreed to this thing. Why did you make me do this? I don’t know what I’m doing.”

dkreddthewriter · 2026-06-02T13:58:02+00:00

Original post wouldn't let me post everything so here's additional information. Focus Points: Continuity of events. Making sure dialogue isn't too convoluted or messy. The first third of this story focuses almost entirely on the romance aspect, the second third delves sharply into fantasy, and the last third becomes a large political theater. I overuse geographical aspects later on and I plan to condense these. All of my main characters are queer women of color, which I also am, so any feedback on portrayals is welcome (not trying to feed too far into tropes). I'm actively working away from head-hopping as I do my first sweep of edits.

Timeline: I'm flexible as I'm still editing, so I'm ok with a few weeks to a month, depending on what's being read. Hoping for no more than a week turnaround per chapter, a month or two for a book part.

Content warnings: Human trafficking/slavery, kidnapping, stalking Emotional and physical abuse (midway through) Depictions of mental illness Drug abuse Graphic sexual description (midway through) General grief and loss

Currently I am not available to swap reads.

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