{"id":6000,"date":"2023-09-01T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-31T22:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/starlaarts.com\/?p=6000"},"modified":"2023-09-11T00:36:22","modified_gmt":"2023-09-10T15:06:22","slug":"august-2023-update-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starlaarts.com\/index.php\/2023\/09\/01\/august-2023-update-2\/","title":{"rendered":"September 2023 Update\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6000\" class=\"elementor elementor-6000\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6e4adfb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6e4adfb\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-263c13f\" data-id=\"263c13f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0fe3287 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0fe3287\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/starlaarts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Monthly-Update.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6002\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/starlaarts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Monthly-Update.jpg 940w, https:\/\/starlaarts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Monthly-Update-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/starlaarts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Monthly-Update-768x644.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-000eeb0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"000eeb0\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d13991a\" data-id=\"d13991a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e50e83 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3e50e83\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"x1e56ztr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>It&#8217;s finally here! Winter&#8217;s Mother 2 is ready for Beta Reading. <\/strong><\/h4><div class=\"x1e56ztr\">We&#8217;re thrilled to announce that the much-awaited sequel, <strong>Winter&#8217;s Mother 2<\/strong>, is finally ready for its next exciting phase: beta reading! This is your chance to be among the first to experience the continuation of Winter&#8217;s journey and provide valuable feedback before the final release.<\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"x1e56ztr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u\"><b>What&#8217;s Beta Reading?<\/b><\/span><\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"x1e56ztr\"><span class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u\">As a Beta, you\u2019ll need to read my manuscript with a critical eye and provide feedback on as many of the following as possible (and at least answer the first question):<\/span><\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><ul class=\"x1e56ztr x1xmf6yo x1xfsgkm xtaz4m5\"><li><div class=\"x1e56ztr\"><span class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u\">Did you like the book overall? If not, why?<\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"x1e56ztr\"><span class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u\">What star rating would you give the story (out of 5)?<\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"x1e56ztr\"><span class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u\">Did I give you a good sense of the setting?<\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"x1e56ztr\"><span class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u\">What parts did you dislike, and why?<\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"x1e56ztr\"><span class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u\">Are there any plot holes?<\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"x1e56ztr\"><span class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u\">Do my characters (primary and secondary) feel real? Which of them need more work?<\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"x1e56ztr\"><span class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u\">Grammar and punctuation (if this is a strong suit of yours, no biggie if not).<\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"x1e56ztr\"><span class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u\">Highlighting typos and filler words if you notice any.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><div><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Why Participate in Beta Reading?<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>Exclusive Access:<\/strong> As a beta reader, you get to read the book before anyone else. You&#8217;ll be the first to uncover the secrets and twists that Winter&#8217;s Mother 2 has in store.<\/li><li><strong>Influence the Story:<\/strong> Your feedback matters! Your insights could contribute to refining the plot, enhancing character dynamics, and ultimately shaping the final version of the book.<\/li><li><strong>Direct Engagement with the Author:<\/strong> This is a unique opportunity to interact with the author directly. You can ask questions, share your thoughts, and gain a deeper understanding of the creative process.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"x1e56ztr\"><span class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u\">If you are interested, please sign up to my <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/b6c6daa61491\/7zlkgqevg9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Street Team as a Beta Reader.\u00a0 <\/a><\/strong><\/span>The application window is open until <strong>September 30th<\/strong>, so be sure to sign up before this deadline.<\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><div>Happy Reading!!!<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s finally here! Winter&#8217;s Mother 2 is ready for Beta Reading. We&#8217;re thrilled to announce that the much-awaited sequel, Winter&#8217;s Mother 2, is finally ready for its next exciting phase: &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/starlaarts.com\/index.php\/2023\/09\/01\/august-2023-update-2\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">September 2023 Update\u00a0<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[79],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/starlaarts.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6000"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/starlaarts.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/starlaarts.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/starlaarts.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/starlaarts.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6000"}],"version-history":[{"count":21,"href":"https:\/\/starlaarts.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6000\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6055,"href":"https:\/\/starlaarts.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6000\/revisions\/6055"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/starlaarts.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6000"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/starlaarts.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6000"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/starlaarts.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6000"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}