Edit Synergy

Real feedback. Real improvement. This is why I love being a beta reader. 💬📖

@bennersftw Amazing, do you have beta readers lined up yet?

@EditSynergy Fantasy. Converting a LitRPG story I had into traditional fantasy. The story begins in the Renaissance era and uses my magic system I developed a couple years ago.

Gonna start tracking my word count for the novel I’m writing. I keep messaging my brother every night, poor guy, I’ll drop em here! Follow below 👇🏼 Starting word count as of today: 20,045. Working on chapter 7, draft 1

@SomeOkieDude I would love to be a beta reader, how can I apply?

@EditSynergy Not yet.

4 drafts later, my dark fantasy novel A Plague of Nightmares is edited and ready for beta readers. No need for copyediting, I want notes on the story, characters, tone, flow, etc. Great for fans of Joe Abercrombie, Solomon Kane, and dark fantasy. #indiefantasy #darkfantasy

@EphemeralesqueW Amazing, can I still be part of your beta readers team?

Sample chapters are all sent out to the interested beta readers! Now we sit back and ... sit back. For once in my life, I'm really excited to do absolutely nothing for a while haha.

@VinesRache82286 @book_favour Whenever you are ready, I would love to be a beta reader for your book.

@book_favour Thank you. I'm not completely finished but a few friends have read excerpts and they really like it. I'm hoping to be completely finished by July and ready for BETA readers.

Lysander is the protagonist of my debut novel 'After Sunset'. But whose side is he really on? #writer #debutnovel #debutwriter #workinprogress #vampires #horror

@bymeganwitt I am interested. What kind feedback are you hoping for?

I'm getting ready to look for beta readers for the next novel I'm hoping to query. It's a summer YA romance set on Mackinac Island with the celebrity x normal trope and a charming B&B in disrepair. If this sounds like something you are interested in, let me know!

@demimschwartz Amazing, would you be needing feedbacks on your book?

After some Amethyst Ink work, I’m diving into chapter five of my YA gothic thriller later today. My current word count after line edits is 11,309. 🥀🕰️

@ScottBradbrook Okay no problem 😊

@EditSynergy Thanks! And definitely!!! I’ll reach out once the full manuscript is ready

I just sent the first few chapters of my new book to some beta readers!!!! I’m a mix of proud and nervous all at once, but glad I’m taking a step to (hopefully) getting published. Wish me luck!! ♥️ #writingcommunity #writer #book

@Enosedeba Amazing, what kind of feedback are you hoping for?

Three people. Three locked rooms. Seven minutes to midnight. An Eternity of Dawn is a layered story and it asks, what are you holding onto, and why won't you let it go? I'm looking for beta readers. I'd love your honest review #authors #betareaders #books #writingcommunity

@RobinAldnHoward @GaiusKonstantin Do you have a WIP you need a beta reader for?

@GaiusKonstantin I rely on my beta readers. I'm always looking to get more. They come and go

To Beta or not to Beta So you finished your manuscript, perhaps it’s your first, congratulations. Maybe you showed it to a few friends and family members, they read it, and think it’s the best thing since sliced bread. Do you know what that means? Pretty much nothing. Let’s be frank: if you’re looking for honest, unbiased feedback, family is rarely the answer; that’s where beta readers may come in handy. In particular, confusing passages may be called out because, after all, you know exactly what you mean when you write some words, the target audience may not. Plot holes, flat characters, and pacing issues can also be identified, but there’s a catch. Beta readers are not all the same. Some are experts at what they do; others are not. Some will interject their personal belief systems into their feedback, and others will be objective. It is vital that you understand the difference because using a beta reader does not assure quality feedback. So what to do? Actually, a lot. You could forego beta readers entirely and rely on your editor(s), but that isn’t always feasible. So if the choice comes down to nothing or a beta reader, go for the beta reader. Remember that you have the final word, but don’t take any feedback personally. Analyze it, investigate it, and then determine what action (if any) is needed. #WritingCommunity

@markemusgames @omgsidewalks I can't wait also☺️

@EditSynergy @omgsidewalks Can't wait! :D

what’s the most beautiful feeling in the world ??

@markemusgames @omgsidewalks I agree with you 😌

@omgsidewalks Finishing a book.

@CreedWrites I have lots of experience in beta reading ☺️

@CreedWrites Yes I have.

New author on X. My name is Aaron Creed, and I breed captivating tales of heroes on relentless crusades for action, or in other words, sip overpriced coffee while writing books in my sweatpants. My debut book, The Ballad of Gauge, comes out soon... Stay tuned!

@CreedWrites I understand and no problem at all.

@EditSynergy Maybe! That would be great, although of course I’m always a little cautious lol

@CreedWrites Are you open to getting a fresh eye on your book? I am open to😊

@EditSynergy Yes I have edited, and done a little bit of beta reading.

@CreedWrites That's really nice. Have you gone through beta reading and editing stage?

@EditSynergy Right now I’m finalizing everything, The Ballad of Gauge should be coming out in the next few weeks!

@CreedWrites Okay no problem 😊

@EditSynergy No it’s not lol. It’s just a little short story I was writing for fun.

“While she kept cry-talking, I reached for the semi-expensive bottle of malt whiskey on my desk that I kept for special occasions-like your average Tuesday, or when an old dame walks back into your life with trouble nipping her on the heels.” #noir #shortstory #detective #write

@fowler_g31952 Amazing genre, can I DM you talk more about your book?

@EditSynergy Thank you! It's YA contemporary with speculative elements.

So, I finished Book 7 of my book series today! Yay! 🥳 🎉 🎊 🍾 🥂 🥳