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Kibble wrote:I've never posted a novel online either. If you're planning to try to have it published, it's important that you don't post it online in public forums, as this gives away some of the first publication rights, which is what the publishing company would want to buy. I think posting in private forums (members only, possibly with restricted membership eg. critique groups where you need admin approval to join) is okay with regard to this, but definitely check in detail what you can and can't do if you want to keep the publication rights intact.
Generally, though, letting RL friends or trusted email buddies read your novel might be beneficial, especially if you're editing the draft for publication attempts. It depends on your writing style -- I wouldn't let other people read before I'd finished the first draft, but some people feel motivated if they give it away in installments.
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