How The Beta Reading Process Works. This is your book and you have the final say in what changes you will and won’t make.

Often beta readers will ask you to read their book in return.

These assignments range from beta reading (90%) to special missions. It’s a win-win for everyone, because both the author and the reader get what they need and want, and they get to connect with each other on a deeper level than authors and readers normally do. Step #4: Remember you have veto power. Let’s go over the best practices of working with beta readers.

You've likely been going over and over your work for so long that you can no longer really see it, so it's essential to seek some outside feedback. I thought carefully about who I would ask, and picked them because I thought they were discerning readers, and I believed I could trust them. This is important to keep in mind before you start getting feedback, trust me. Image via Kaboompics Pros. As a result, it will be easy – even with multiple drafts and read-throughs – to discover issues that your story may have.

We wrote a detailed guide to beta readers that explains the beta reading process in much more detail. We wrote a detailed guide to beta readers that explains the beta reading process in much more detail.

I was not proved wrong. How do you find beta readers?” My previous training was all about three ways beta readers can help you when you’re publishing your book, but it didn’t cover how to get the beta readers. Check us out if you like! This is vitally important. Although very differently expressed, I got more or less the same feedback from all three concerning two areas, and interestingly these Develop a Tough Skin. https://www.bookhivecorp.com. A beta reader can provide a fresh, objective view of your manuscript.

We can become quite attached to our stories. I recently enjoyed a free webinar from Bublish, the ebook author discovery and promotion platform , where they recommended the following key questions to ask your beta readers.

A great Beta Reader offers detailed feedback on plot, characters, clarity and pacing - delivered in a timely manner. I know all the twists and turns.

It’s a win-win for everyone, because both the author and the reader get what they need and want, and they get to connect with each other on a deeper level than authors and readers normally do. Betas or beta readers can also be writers themselves, but as the name suggests the focus is more on the reading aspect. Remember, all you need is at least 10 good strong beta readers to really make a dent.

With 4/7 of my beta readers’ feedback in my hands for my novel, I’ve turned my attention to the next challenge: What do you do with all this information without going crazy? An ill-prepared Beta team will ultimately be an ineffective team.