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Alex Smith
https://www.goodreads.com/magness_editor
But I could empathize. Isn’t that what fiction teaches us as readers? In this world between words, we can be the best versions of ourselves. We can imagine and empathize fiercely.
“If you don't have time to read, you don't have the time (or the tools) to write. Simple as that.”
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“Kill your darlings, kill your darlings, even when it breaks your egocentric little scribbler’s heart, kill your darlings.”
― On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft
― On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft
Beta / Proof Readers
— 4595 members
— last activity May 23, 2026 11:29AM
I am hoping that in creating this group I can help writers find someone to proof read their book. All books will be accepted.
Beta Reader Group
— 29869 members
— last activity 11 hours, 7 min ago
A place to connect writers with beta readers. A cliche is just one of the things to look out for while writing. They can slip in unnoticed and ruin a ...more
New Adult Support Group
— 55 members
— last activity May 05, 2020 02:19AM
New Adult is the new middle child of literary genres. We're too old for YA, yet not old enough for mainstream adult. The New Adult Support Group is yo ...more
Epic Reads Book Club
— 2048 members
— last activity Dec 15, 2021 09:11AM
Epic Reads Book Club is a discussion of one YA/teen lit title each month, across all genres. Here’s how it works: Read. Discuss. Repeat. Yup, it’s tha ...more
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