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What a terrific idea! I searched for beta readers and then tried to fill out my profile -- but nothing happened when I clicked on the edit button. I'm submitting a bug report.
M. Angelica wrote: "Hi writers and beta readers of the Goodreads Beta Reader Group!!
I've just launched a new website that's in open beta (haha) to help writers find beta readers and beta readers to find WIPs they ma..."
Jade's Secret Storms wrote: "Hi Maya! I've just finished checking out your website. What a great concept! Is there any way to sign up via an email address? It looks as though you can sign up through Google, Facebook, or Twitte..."Hi! Not at the moment. Since this was the minimum viable product, I went with what was easiest to implement for login (which was OAuth with social media. With traditional username and password, I would need to implement email address verification, password management, etc). Allowing login through traditional means is definitely on the roadmap! I'll update this post when it is and let you know!
If you do sign up with Facebook/Twitter/Google, other users won't be able to see this unless you manually add it to your profile though, just to let you know! The only thing it takes from your social media is your name. It's only used for logging in.
Suze wrote: "This site is wonderful! It was quick and easy to navigate. I was able to upload my current work in process in minutes."Awesome to hear!! :D
Karen wrote: "What a terrific idea! I searched for beta readers and then tried to fill out my profile -- but nothing happened when I clicked on the edit button. I'm submitting a bug report.
M. Angelica wrote:..."
I received your bug report -- should be fixed now! Let me know if you see anything else awry :)
I think I have everything entered. It'd be great if you could take a look and confirm that (or otherwise). Thanks!M. Angelica wrote: "Karen wrote: "What a terrific idea!
I searched for beta readers and then tried to fill out my profile -- but nothing happened when I clicked on the edit button. I'm submitting a bug report.
M. A..."
Karen wrote: "I think I have everything entered. It'd be great if you could take a look and confirm that (or otherwise). Thanks!M. Angelica wrote: "Karen wrote: "What a terrific idea!
I searched for beta rea..."
Yup looks all good to me! :D
Making a post to announce that traditional email/password log in is now live so you don't have to use a social media platform anymore!!! Let me know if you see anything wonky going on with it! If you've already visited the site before you may have to hard refresh to see the changes. Thanks all for your feedback
Amazing idea, concept, and execution!! Love the UI/UX design too.
Carissa wrote: "Amazing idea, concept, and execution!! Love the UI/UX design too."Thanks for the kind words! :)
M. Angelica wrote: "Hi writers and beta readers of the Goodreads Beta Reader Group!!I've just launched a new website that's in open beta (haha) to help writers find beta readers and beta readers to find WIPs they ma..."
What a clever little ducky you are! This is absolutely brilliant. Go, you!
I've just launched a new website that's in open beta (haha) to help writers find beta readers and beta readers to find WIPs they may be interested in reading!
Critique Connect (www.critiqueconnect.com)
As a writer you can:
- Add details about your WIP(s) (like blurb, word count, draft, disclaimers, improvement areas, etc)
- Search for beta readers using filters like genres they like to read
- Add details about yourself such as your critique tolerance, goals, etc.
As a beta reader you can:
- Search for WIPs you may be interested in reading using filters like genres, types, length, etc
- Describe your qualifications as a beta reader, your critique style, etc
- Describe your preferred method of compensation (free, swap, paid, etc)
And as both, you can leave reviews for each other on how it was like working with the other and also interact on the forums!!
Since this just launched, there aren't a ton of users on it right now but hoping to grow the community!
If you're interested, please sign up and I'm also open to hearing feedback about the website itself. Feel free to PM me about any questions or details.
:)
Best,
Maya
Edit (May 11, 2019): Traditional email/password log in is now live so you don't have to use a social media platform anymore!!! Let me know if you see anything wonky going on with it