My Book is Finished – Thank You, Betas!
I’ve been writing Interior of a Heart for a while now, and I really felt like I’d never see the end of it. A story that began as a fun romance morphed into this beast of a book – proof that sometimes what you think you’re writing isn’t what your subconscious wants to write. The story has all these tough themes and difficult situations, most of which have no right or wrong answers. It’s the hardest I’ve pushed myself as a writer. It’s the hardest I’ve been on myself, too, always feeling like there was more research, more crafting, more that I could’ve done.
This is where beta readers and crit partners are so vital. When I made excuses, I got a kick in the butt. When I needed quick reads, they were there for me. And when I needed encouragement, they pushed me. I can’t thank you guys enough!
My Stupendous Betas:
My Family, Stephanie Kuehn, Abby Stevens, Debra Driza, Laurie Devore, My MFA Professor Mary Waters, my crit group members Dawn Miller and Jay Lehmann, and Roger Perez.
Also, here’s a tweet from Laurie that I am saving forever and ever. 
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5 Responses to "My Book is Finished – Thank You, Betas!"
on December 20, 2010 | to this post
Way to go, Corrine!
on December 20, 2010 | to this post
You’re sweet. Congratulations on finishing such a beautiful book.
on December 20, 2010 | to this post
ahhh, massive group HUG!!!! It’s a fabulous book, and I was more than happy to kick you in the butt, er, read it! =D In all seriousness, though, great job–you’ve definitely created something to be proud of!
GEEEEOOOOOOORRRRGGGEEEEE!!!!
=D
on December 20, 2010 | to this post
What’s so amazing about this book is it’s only going to get better. I really meant everything I said. This is something I could read over and over again.
on December 23, 2010 | to this post
Awesome! Congratulations!