#WordWeavers 9: Have you ever talked to a reader of your story? How did it go?

In terms of actual conversation, as opposed to very brief exchanges (person: Comment. Me: Thanks), in recent years only with my alpha/beta reader.

Specific comments work best in writing, so they can be referred back to. General or brainstorming discussions work better over the phone or in person, where there is less lag, and ideas can bounce off each other and build.