I have my manuscript out to my first beta readers and am anxiously awaiting their feedback and critiques. I’ll admit, it’s nerve-wracking. Will they like it? Were my characters well-developed? Was the plot cohesive? Was the story compelling? 

I really want to hear what they have to say. I want honest opinions, but how do I handle the comments and critiques? What if it simply wasn’t their favorite genre? What if I disagree? What if, what if, what if…

Janice Hardy gives us 8 tips in her post, 8 Tips for Reviewing a Manuscript Critique.

1. Here’s a sneak peek:
2. Take comments seriously
3. If you agree, change it; if you don’t agree, don’t.
4. Not sure? Give it consideration. Why did the reviewer think or make that comment?
5. Grammar or punctuation – look it up. The Elements of Style by Strunk & White
6. If something is confusing, fix it. Clarity is essential to the story.
   
7. Do what makes your story the best.
8. Be objective.

Janice covers each of these in more details and provides additional resources. So, stop by and check out her post,
8 Tips for Reviewing a Manuscript Critique.

 

 

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