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SCCunningham writes...'s avatar

Have just used your beta read gig on fiverr. Cannot recommend it enough. Your detailed report was spot on, professional, inspiring, educational, and much needed. Thank you. Will use again. Siobhan.

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Smart Romance by Rena Rani's avatar

The idea of having beta readers read the first few chapters is so fascinating to me!

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Duncan Clark's avatar

You've answered my question of "where can I find a beta reader?" Thanks.

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Carrie's avatar

I am definitely going to do this once I am ready. Thank you so much for giving such great advice and sharing your experience with this.

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Kelly Eden's avatar

You’re welcome. All the best with finishing up the project you’re working on.

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Josh Adeyemi's avatar

I started using Beta Readers some six years ago and my writing has never been the same since then.

As a Ghostwriter, I can't submit a draft without them reading it. As an author, it's even more important to hear their suggestions and ideas.

Thank you for writing about the importance of these silent contributors to our craft.

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Kelly Eden's avatar

I feel the same. I’d never even thought of using beta readers until another author suggested it a couple of years ago. Now I certainly wouldn’t send a manuscript off to a publisher without having at least 3 or 4 beta readers first.

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Eulogio R. Villasenor's avatar

I have heard multiple authors talk about using beta readers. I plan on finding some once I’m done with my third draft of my current novel.

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Kelly Eden's avatar

Good luck with your editing! I'd love to hear how you find working with Beta readers.

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