BETA Readers — You AreWanted!

You are about to participate in beta reading a revolutionary writing method and system called Abstracting Realism™ (AR) - a new approach to storytelling that allows readers to experience characters' consciousness directly rather than simply reading about it.

Abstracting Realism™ presents human consciousness directly on the page through intentional sentence fragments and strategic paragraph breaks. Developed over six years (2019-2025), this technique allows readers to experience characters' thoughts, emotions, and awareness as they happen, rather than reading descriptions of internal states.

Please read slower than usual - allow each moment to register naturally.

Key Reading Guidelines:

• Words in "quotes" are spoken dialogue
• All unquoted text represents internal consciousness (thoughts, emotions, physical awareness)
• Trust your instincts about what characters are feeling
• Don't worry if something seems unclear, your mind will naturally fill in the gaps
• Let the story create a "movie in your head" experience

Example:

Ethan looked at the clock; time was ticking away. Sofia, why do you make this so hard? "Now what?" You're so stubborn. Why won't you give a little? Breathe in... breathe out. You're so... beautiful when you're mad.

"You know what?" Who do you think you are? You are crazy if you think I'll do that. Jerk. I could... just scream! Breathe. "Just forget it." Her phone rang. Perfect timing. She walked out of the room without saying another word.

Many readers describe this technique as:

• "Being in a movie inside my head"
• "Like I'm actually there with the characters"
• "More real than regular books"
• "Feeling what the characters feel"

Your feedback will help determine how effectively this technique connects with readers and whether the consciousness representation creates the intended immersive experience.

After reading the excerpt, you'll answer questions about your reading experience, emotional connection to characters, and overall engagement with this new storytelling approach.