To Post Or Not To Post, That Is The Question

[kerravonsen]

I have started writing a Labyrinth story (prologue is done). I fear it is going to be a long one and not everything is clear about the plot, either. So I was wondering if I should experiment with a post-as-you-go sort of writing, with the clear understanding that this would be a rough draft, alpha reading, and that it will change, possibly drastically, before the final draft, but also with the hope that y'all would comment and give feedback as I wrote. Should I do so?

Poll #4580 Alpha Reading

Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 5

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Who should I allow to see this rough draft?

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Nobody. Wait until it is finished.
0 (0.0%)

A subset of people on my flist
3 (75.0%)

My entire flist
0 (0.0%)

Anyone
1 (25.0%)

If you could read this as I posted it, would you comment on it?

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Yes (there is no try, only do, or do not)
1 (25.0%)

No (be honest, now)
3 (75.0%)

Comments

[primsong]

I think the use of a filtered flist so you can share it with those who are your betas would be a grand idea. I personally prefer finishing something before putting it out for public comment, but that's just my own style for writing, I've seen others who make their WIP almost a community project, like those theater groups that let the audience vote on the ending.

[kerravonsen]

Me, I normally like to finish things before posting them too, but I thought it wouldn't hurt to experiment.