tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610646670951633311.post2091756130659455640..comments2023-05-20T06:48:40.608-04:00Comments on Cody Kennedy: Timmy's Thoughts About Beta ReadingC. Kennedyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09396380168103494380noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610646670951633311.post-21937676272896577922014-11-29T22:07:45.572-05:002014-11-29T22:07:45.572-05:00Thanks Ann! It was exciting to Beta. I am also exc...Thanks Ann! It was exciting to Beta. I am also excited about my own writing. <br /><3 TimmyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01155466709280955640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610646670951633311.post-52703216413393775912014-11-29T22:05:31.845-05:002014-11-29T22:05:31.845-05:00<3 It'll definitely be open to the peeps to...<3 It'll definitely be open to the peeps to read. I just have to find the time to finish it. <br /><3 TimmyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01155466709280955640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610646670951633311.post-14911455716126435162014-11-29T22:02:07.101-05:002014-11-29T22:02:07.101-05:00I hope to finish it by January. Thanks for stoppin...I hope to finish it by January. Thanks for stopping by!<br /><3 TimmyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01155466709280955640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610646670951633311.post-41961427827656687552014-11-29T21:57:14.338-05:002014-11-29T21:57:14.338-05:00It was a huge honor! I never needed to worry about...It was a huge honor! I never needed to worry about what Cody expected. He made it very clear from the beginning what he want me to look for. Though he didn't change everything I saw, he did change things. I just liked that he listened and talked every one of my concerns out with me.<br /><3 TimmyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01155466709280955640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610646670951633311.post-23779427501114955762014-11-29T21:52:20.428-05:002014-11-29T21:52:20.428-05:00Time never seems to multiple for me either. :) The...Time never seems to multiple for me either. :) There is so much I want to read and write, but never enough time to do it all. <br /><3 TimmyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01155466709280955640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610646670951633311.post-77071991898400903572014-11-29T21:50:39.261-05:002014-11-29T21:50:39.261-05:00Being a Beta is awesome! I can't wait to see w...Being a Beta is awesome! I can't wait to see what you think of my story. <br /><3 Timmy<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01155466709280955640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610646670951633311.post-70020543107481937902014-11-18T13:10:18.470-05:002014-11-18T13:10:18.470-05:00I am so honored to Beta read for several authors &...I am so honored to Beta read for several authors & take my job very seriously. You expressed exactly how I feel! I, too, can't wait to read your words! I want the absolute best for my authors because they each have a unique voice & should be heard ... just like you! Thank you for expressing yourself so eloquently for all of us! Love from AlaskaAnn Alaskanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09310558599099648527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610646670951633311.post-45184179986293922942014-11-18T11:38:34.496-05:002014-11-18T11:38:34.496-05:00Amazing post, Timmy. Very well done. Your take on ...Amazing post, Timmy. Very well done. Your take on what it means to be a Beta reader is spot on. Isn't it just the best feeling? :-)<br />I cannot wait to see and read your story, once it is ready and you feel it is time to show the world your words. Because, when you write, Timmy, we all stop and listen. <br /><3 <br />AnnaLund2011https://www.blogger.com/profile/01800470324461815046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610646670951633311.post-32852711044801971572014-11-18T09:55:10.559-05:002014-11-18T09:55:10.559-05:00Timmy, I am so excited to hear you're writing ...Timmy, I am so excited to hear you're writing a book! I'm so proud of you! (((Hugs))) <br /><br />I agree about everything you said about beta reading. Great post! <3Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11469040278097929087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610646670951633311.post-57503389555266684492014-11-18T09:39:39.930-05:002014-11-18T09:39:39.930-05:00It's a huge honor to be asked. The first time...It's a huge honor to be asked. The first time a "real" author asked me I was blown away. Then excited. Then nervous. What does he expect? And what if I don't like something? I decided to take it very seriously and be completely honest and just hope he would understand in the end I want him to get great reviews. I've since beta read for a few different authors and I have no problem being honest or saying something doesn't work for me. Sometimes they listen, sometimes they don't, but I haven't lost a friendship yet. I'm thrilled to hear you're writing! You have a strong, clear voice and people want to hear what you have to say. I see big things ahead for you. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01793356990290006023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610646670951633311.post-85486829950246922872014-11-18T08:33:52.373-05:002014-11-18T08:33:52.373-05:00Loved your post Timmy. You're very smart and I...Loved your post Timmy. You're very smart and I'm not surprised you were asked. I've been beta reading for a few years and the thrill of being asked never gets old. I only wish for more time lol! I can't wait to read your book! ��❤️Mary Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09470057739043473942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610646670951633311.post-85957105262756052432014-11-18T03:21:55.155-05:002014-11-18T03:21:55.155-05:00I love the way you describe being a Beta Timmy. Th...I love the way you describe being a Beta Timmy. Thanks to you and Cody I have a much better understanding of what a Beta reader actually is. <br /><br />I'm looking forward to adding you as an author as well as a friend <3 Deezehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02769379993144440292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610646670951633311.post-85709015008528105632014-11-18T00:53:15.492-05:002014-11-18T00:53:15.492-05:00I'm about 1/3 way through my first book. I pla...I'm about 1/3 way through my first book. I plan to put it on a blog like Fairy, when it's done. <br /><3 TimmyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01155466709280955640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610646670951633311.post-69130699553671884612014-11-18T00:51:37.033-05:002014-11-18T00:51:37.033-05:00I don't know if I'm a natural, but I have ...I don't know if I'm a natural, but I have found it to be a great experience to write. <br /><3 TimmyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01155466709280955640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610646670951633311.post-90139671895806934342014-11-18T00:49:47.307-05:002014-11-18T00:49:47.307-05:00I'm not good a proofreading either. There are ...I'm not good a proofreading either. There are some mistakes that just stand out to me so I catch them if I can. It is fun to be part of the process. <br /><3 TimmyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01155466709280955640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610646670951633311.post-31637679085148002182014-11-18T00:46:35.401-05:002014-11-18T00:46:35.401-05:00It's such and honor. I felt so great to even b...It's such and honor. I felt so great to even be asked but then for him to to say that my comments really helped? That felt great. <br /><3 TimmyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01155466709280955640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610646670951633311.post-89479546104481291142014-11-18T00:44:40.756-05:002014-11-18T00:44:40.756-05:00Yeah, it was was in that I could give my honest op...Yeah, it was was in that I could give my honest opinion and not feel I was going to hurt his feelings. Thanks for reading and leaving a comment Jules! <br /> <3 TimmyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01155466709280955640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610646670951633311.post-50880144722376221972014-11-18T00:43:42.835-05:002014-11-18T00:43:42.835-05:00Absolutely fantastic post, Timmy! I liked reading...Absolutely fantastic post, Timmy! I liked reading about your experience as a BETA reader and I'm so happy it was a good one. I think there has to be a level of trust not only between the author and the BETA, but from the BETA to the author as well. Does that make any sense? I do really hope you give writing a chance. I'd love to read you one day. sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12999167564135937556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610646670951633311.post-53812540933247505982014-11-18T00:36:14.317-05:002014-11-18T00:36:14.317-05:00Great post Timmy. I have Beta read for 2 authors....Great post Timmy. I have Beta read for 2 authors. I couldn't have put into words what being a Beta reader is any better. Good luck with your writing. I have a feeling you are going to be a natural. <3 <3Denise Dechenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16749647157359684416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610646670951633311.post-2221554753139471332014-11-18T00:04:38.503-05:002014-11-18T00:04:38.503-05:00I've beta read for one author and I felt exact...I've beta read for one author and I felt exactly like you! I felt honored to be asked, grateful for the opportunity, and valued that my opinion mattered. I'm not a great proofreader so I only read for content. I truly appreciated that the author listened to my input. Great post, Timmy!<br /><br />KariKarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03149996527295749246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610646670951633311.post-14660169360940297082014-11-17T23:43:21.852-05:002014-11-17T23:43:21.852-05:00I know exactly what you mean, Timmy. I've been...I know exactly what you mean, Timmy. I've been lucky enough to beta read for a few of my favourite authors, and every time is an honour that they would trust me enough allow me at their 'baby'. You've explained what it means to be a beta reader so perfectly, Timmy. Both the job itself and how it feels to be chosen to be one for a favourite author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08000305053422234691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610646670951633311.post-71716591918583974162014-11-17T23:29:10.081-05:002014-11-17T23:29:10.081-05:00Love this, Timmy! And, I feel the same way about b...Love this, Timmy! And, I feel the same way about beta reading. I am always excited and humbled that an author would want my opinion/feedback. Beta reading is a great experience - especially when you know your relationship with the author will not be affected in any way. juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02351599384355598400noreply@blogger.com