tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848788753934512462.post5341429790953987960..comments2023-08-19T03:14:31.745-07:00Comments on Bullet Wisdom: Genuine Bullet Wisdom and BetasKenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12504621012291975089noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848788753934512462.post-43228752239640198672010-04-18T09:05:03.009-07:002010-04-18T09:05:03.009-07:00I know nothing of guns, but that's why I have ...I know nothing of guns, but that's why I have hubby. Ex-military and all that.<br /><br />On betas though - yeah. To me, they're not quite crit partners who do heavy line edits and final scrutiny. But, I vow to have betas go over my current WIP after I finish the 1st draft and do a once-over first.michellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848788753934512462.post-46259003651328540822010-04-17T15:55:18.375-07:002010-04-17T15:55:18.375-07:00fascinating gun info. None of my characters have d...fascinating gun info. None of my characters have demanded a gun, well not yet anyway. <br /><br /> I was a beta reader for a friend's novel, but received it in 4 chapter sections, rather than all at once.Diane Girardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529510727685982869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848788753934512462.post-40054463926994791212010-04-17T04:36:03.491-07:002010-04-17T04:36:03.491-07:00Thanks for the gun info...now I know who to go to ...Thanks for the gun info...now I know who to go to when I need that crucial info for a scene ;)<br /><br />As for betas...yeah, I have a few who I rely on a lot. They have all saved my butt on numerous occassions by pointing out a lot of silly mistakes. I feel guilty at times because I know how time consuming it is to read manuscripts for others. It always surprises me how generous other writers are with their time. And I would do the same for them if they asked.Angela Addamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00283366504707259705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848788753934512462.post-33193381379456693302010-04-16T21:06:04.271-07:002010-04-16T21:06:04.271-07:00I've done two betas so far and I love them. I...I've done two betas so far and I love them. It's so much more fun to get the whole picture in one shot. It's a lot of work, very time consuming to go through and do a thorough job, but I enjoyed both of the ones I've done so far. And I'll be asking for some beta favors to be returned very soon. :)Danielle La Pagliahttp://daniellelapaglia.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848788753934512462.post-47498433299750023282010-04-16T14:07:25.491-07:002010-04-16T14:07:25.491-07:00Hey Bullet Wisdom. I'm Unique from Kelley'...Hey Bullet Wisdom. I'm Unique from Kelley's OWG forums, nice blog. I'm following you now for the gun advice you're offering.<br /><br />Anyway, I was wondering, do you know anything about percussion revolvers. Specifically pre-1860 Adams Revolvers .5o cal, but really any percussion revolver.<br /><br />I can't find a single easy to understand description of how to load them anywhere on the net.<br /><br />Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848788753934512462.post-26778142160783738962010-04-16T13:53:36.494-07:002010-04-16T13:53:36.494-07:00You're going to go through it twice?? At least...You're going to go through it twice?? At least I know if you're willing to read it twice through, it must not suck too badly LOL. <br /><br />I'm so coming to you if/when I need real gun expertise (though I have a feeling you're going to get on me about the ones in the novella as it is).<br /><br />I like beta-reading. I like it so much that I have a tendency to take on too many. Really need to stop that so I have time to do everything else. You know, like edit :PSelestialhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11513212631394350304noreply@blogger.com