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fandomsecrets2012-08-22 06:30 pm
case) wrote in fandomsecrets2012-08-22 06:30 pm
[ SECRET POST #2059 ]
⌈ Secret Post #2059 ⌋
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First of all your beta -- what. the. fuck. No. She doesn't get to delete paragraphs that you loved. You are the writer, she is merely an advisor. She can tell you that something sounds awkward. Or you used a word wrong. Or that she disagrees with your characterization or doesn't like a plot point. But you can take her advice or not, but she does not get veto power over your words.
Now you'd do well to seriously consider what she has to say, but ultimately, your writing needs to please and pleasure you, not her. Remember, your beta is just a person, she's not better than you, she's just another set of eyes, and you aren't going to agree on everything, especially when it comes to matters of taste.
And you are passing the judgmental abuse on to others. I almost don't blame you if this is what you think is a normal writing environment.
As great as it is to improve and become a better writer, it has to be a balance. Fandom's biggest expectation is that you be entertaining in your writing, not perfect.
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(Anonymous) 2012-08-24 01:32 pm (UTC)(link)