Everyone says you need betas and Critique Partners, but finding them sometimes feels like the proverbial needle in a haystack. So where can you actually track them down? Join us for a conversation about critique partners and betas -- the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Now featuring Avery's hot new single: "The Technical Issues Song" (Comcast Remix)
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Books and links mentioned in this episode:
The Land of the Beautiful Dead - R. Lee Smith
The Goldfinch - Donna Tartt
#CPMatch on Twitter
Absolute Write Forums
(Writevents on Twitter was also mentioned in this episode, but has gone on indefinite hiatus.)
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Drink recipe: Boozy PSL
Since we met most of our Critique Partners through NaNoWriMo-related events, which is in November, we've made a fall-themed cocktail in summer... an iced Pumpkin Spice Latte.
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