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workerbee73.livejournal.comFic is the lifeblood of fandom. It just is. We're all obsessed with story, and continuing the story is a huge part of why we're here.
And here's a little secret--- good storytelling takes a village. It really does. One of the great things about writing in a online environment is all the potential for collaboration/input/interaction. In some ways, it makes it the most fun environment to write in because the feedback is so instant and so immediate. And a key piece of that whole process is the working relationships that develop over time.
Yep, I'm talking about betabees. I'm talking about co-conspirators and schemers and plotters. I'm talking about grammar and spelling but so much more. And even if you're not a writer per se, that doesn't mean you can't be a part of the process.
So here's the deal today---
1. Current writers and betas: Tell me about what the beta relationship means to you and how you use it.
2. Potential/possible/maybe writers and betas: Time to throw your tags in the box. If you're interested in being a part of the creative process, let us know. My community organizing this week has been with a specific ulterior motive in mind--- gettting folks feeling comfrotable enough to start talking with each other, and hopefully open to the idea of working together on future projects. In my experience, one of the very best things about fandom is collaboration. There's just nothing better.
I seriously cannot say enough good things about the wonderful betas I've been prvileged to work with over the years or how much I love being a beta for someone else. Creatively, there's nothing better. And personally, I've met the most amazing people in the process. It's something I really hope you consider getting involved with.
The endeth the impassioned plea. ; )
And here's a little secret--- good storytelling takes a village. It really does. One of the great things about writing in a online environment is all the potential for collaboration/input/interaction. In some ways, it makes it the most fun environment to write in because the feedback is so instant and so immediate. And a key piece of that whole process is the working relationships that develop over time.
Yep, I'm talking about betabees. I'm talking about co-conspirators and schemers and plotters. I'm talking about grammar and spelling but so much more. And even if you're not a writer per se, that doesn't mean you can't be a part of the process.
So here's the deal today---
1. Current writers and betas: Tell me about what the beta relationship means to you and how you use it.
2. Potential/possible/maybe writers and betas: Time to throw your tags in the box. If you're interested in being a part of the creative process, let us know. My community organizing this week has been with a specific ulterior motive in mind--- gettting folks feeling comfrotable enough to start talking with each other, and hopefully open to the idea of working together on future projects. In my experience, one of the very best things about fandom is collaboration. There's just nothing better.
I seriously cannot say enough good things about the wonderful betas I've been prvileged to work with over the years or how much I love being a beta for someone else. Creatively, there's nothing better. And personally, I've met the most amazing people in the process. It's something I really hope you consider getting involved with.
The endeth the impassioned plea. ; )
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