The Final Information for Beta Readers: Defining Why They Matter And How To Discover Them
If you have studied the subject of publishing a book, you may have heard the term "beta reader". But what are beta readers? Do you really need them? And when do you get into the writing process?
A few tips: Yes, if you want to publish a book, you need beta readers. And no, they are not a substitute for hiring a professional editor.
Even if beta readers are technically not part of the editing process, since they are not editors, they are crucial in influencing positive revisions.
Beta readers can and will do wonders for your book. When you know where to find good ones and how they can make a positive contribution to your stories.
This is how I found Knockout Beta Readers. The ones who made a huge difference in making my story their best draft.
My beta reading tour
I published my first novel, Surviving Death, last fall. I worked on this book for a long time and edited it countless times. There came a point in the process where I knew I was done with whatever I could do for myself. To my eyes, my book looked publishable.
But I needed fresh eyes.
I needed beta readers.
I knew the beta reading was a necessary part of getting a book published, but honestly, that didn't make me feel much better.
I was scared. It was the first time I sent my baby into the world. Not only that, but I purposely asked for people to poke and poke and find problems! Yikes
Still, I knew I needed betas. I knew this would make my baby stronger in the long run, and that any pain from my own worries would be worth it.
So I took a deep breath.
I came up with a plan and asked around (read more on how to encourage people to beta later in this post).
It turned out to be a wonderful process in which (luckily) I didn't write my book from scratch. Most of my betas loved my book and gave me the confidence to continue the publishing process. (If you are reading this and have been part of my beta team, THANK YOU again!)
I want to help you have this experience.
With a little knowledge of beta readers, you can get this part of the process over and done with and not lose your sleep.
Let's begin!
What is a beta reader? (And what a beta reader is NOT)
If you've been on the internet before (and if not, what magic do you use to read it?) You've probably heard of "beta testing".
Software companies use beta testers to fix any problems in their programming before the product goes live. This is an important step in the development of anything.
A book is no different.
For a quick definition of what someone means when they say you need beta readers, it means you need THIS type of reader:
Beta readers will view your manuscript as readers with an eye for entertainment errors. You won't be the first person to read your book or act as a replacement for an editor, but they will read your story prior to publication so you can revise your book with mindful reviews.
Your book's beta process is similar to software companies' beta testing of their products. You give the manuscript to a group of readers so they can "test" it for inconsistencies and major problems.
Beta readers will read your manuscript with a reader's eye. They are not an editor and cannot replace editors in any way, shape or form. (You need an editor folks. I especially recommend a development editor before publishing.)
Unlike editing copies, the beta isn't there to capture all of your grammatical errors (although it will likely catch some). It is also not their job to brainstorm solutions to plan problems or fix your boring dialogue.
Also, don't confuse beta readers with alpha readers or review partners.
A Alpha reader is the first person to read your manuscript, usually when it is in the very early stages. (Mine is my husband who has to endure reading my first drafts. Poor chap.)
Criticism partner are other writers who will look at your manuscript as any other writer would: with an eye for craftsmanship writing. They offer constructive criticism with a more trained eye than alpha readers since they are writers themselves.
Beta reader Read with different intentions because they read like readers – in other words, they don't need professional training in the elements of the plot or the craft of writing (although they can).
It's a beta reader's job to tell you if a character is flat, or if your world rules don't make sense – or if a plot is confusing. Each of these issues negatively impacts the entertainment value of your story, leaving readers feeling disappointed by the end of the book.
A beta reader is available to minimize reader disappointment with the publication of your book.
Beta readers are also important for all types of publications: self-publishing, hybrid or traditional.
I've said it before and I will emphasize it again. You need beta readers.
Find out why here.
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I've said it before and I will emphasize it again. You need beta readers. Find them with this post and template!
Why do I need beta readers?
You may not want to hear this, but something is wrong with your book. Let me finish
This doesn't mean your story idea is not a good one, but something is wrong with your story in the first draft. Often also in second and third place.
If you think something is wrong with your story idea, then before writing a manuscript, you can double-check by writing a premise.
But when it comes to a finished first draft? Get a Beta Reader!
You know how to read the same page twenty times and then someone comes over and points out a typo? Yes. We've all been through this.
Proofreading is an important step in our revision process. However, that doesn't mean we can replace our own books as high quality beta readers.
The same thing can happen with important problems in your book. Things like inconsistencies in how the world is built, how characters are developed and described, main and subplots, and even misplaced objects in the story can get your readers to throw them out of your book. This is likely to confuse you!
What my beta readers caught (or why I needed beta readers)
For example, one of my beta readers noticed that I had my characters handcuffed and a few paragraphs later they were brandishing their fists and fighting.
Where have the bonds gone? Good question, dear beta reader.
It was something distracting that I had to fix.
Other beta readers questioned a slang word I had used. It was an old slang word from the 1920s and they had no idea where to begin to understand what I meant. That's a problem.
A few others pointed to a lack of explanation for magic in my world. I swore it was in there and thought I just read it before I sent it to my betas. But on one more read through, I found that I was going to cut it. I was very familiar with my world and did not know that I had hacked something that is so important for readers to understand.
I filled in the blanks with the facts of the world that I knew. Of course they didn't.
Another Problem.
Beta readers will notice problems like this that they will never have because of the long time you spent in your story.
You need someone to look at your story with new eyes. Withdraw lens! In all possible ways.
Why do you need beta readers? Because you are inevitably blind to problems with your book, and those problems don't have to be as simple as a misspelled word.
You could have major disjointed problems and not even realize it.
All the more reason to garner some amazing beta readers before it's released.
Are Beta Readers Paid?
Ah, the big question any struggling writer asks, how much money do I have to spend on it?
The answer is generally not one. Betas are not paid. Or you don't have to pay a beta reader to have a good one.
There are professional beta readers available for hire, but most indie writers go the free route mainly because. . . We do not have any money.
As I mentioned earlier, most people are very excited and honored to be asked to do something like Beta a book. Most like to volunteer. If we offer our beta skills to an aspiring writer, we will likely find a friend who will return the same service.
Keep an eye on your betas and their contact information!
Just because you aren't paying them doesn't mean you can't offer them great perks for their great time and contribution to your story.
It's just polite to thank these beta volunteers when they're done. It is also common practice to send them a free copy of your published book.
If you're a beta reader who has helped you a lot, you should thank them in the Acknowledgments.
It takes a village and there are tremendous benefits in helping one another.
How many beta readers do i need?
More than one, less than a hundred.
I know this is an obvious answer.
It really depends on how much feedback you need and whether you want to do two beta rounds.
One person is not enough to reach consensus on your book's problems.
Fifty is too much to not only coordinate the process but also coordinate their feedback into something useful.
Remember, there may be a lot of people who will agree for you to do the beta, but they probably won't all finish (or sometimes even start) reading your book?
Look for about a third to a half to finish and keep that in mind as you set the ideal number of beta readers for your book.
How many betas do I like? I've had about thirty-five for surviving death. About ten made it through the book in the time frame I gave them, and another five made it partially. So I got feedback from around fifteen people. And that is enough!
For me that was more than enough.
4 properties you need in a beta reader
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It's great to have family members and friends who can support your book. But they're not great beta readers. Find out why, along with the four qualities you need in a beta reader. Template included!
Choosing a beta reader can seem difficult. Where do you start You're tempted to just ask friends and family, aren't you? Stop right there.
Your grandma may not be the best option.
While you love dear old Grammy, she loves you too and she is most likely just going to shower you with praise rather than providing useful feedback.
The same goes for your significant other (including why my husband is my alpha reader, not my beta reader), your best friend, your parents, your siblings, or any of the people you care about.
While great outside of your writing career, they are too close to you to consider your work as a volunteer or business relationship. And because of this, they are likely to be too gentle in their criticism.
The good news is that anyone who is closest to you can be a beta!
I would recommend these four properties when making your selection:
1. Your beta readers must be readers.
This seems obvious, but I received several beta offers for myself that were never read.
If the person has only read one book since graduating from high school, you'll likely want to skip it. They can't give you any feedback just because they don't know what they're talking about when it comes to literature.
You know how they say you can't be a writer if you don't read?
While beta readers may not be professionally trained in writing, they have implicit knowledge of how story works simply because they read so much.
These are the people you want to give feedback to. They can provide more precise feedback on what's missing and why it messes up your reading.
2. Your beta readers need to be reliable.
You can't have years to finish reading your book.
You need to post it at some point, and just as deadlines are important to your writing process, deadlines are important to your betas too.
After all, getting beta feedback is part of your writing process and you need to stick to your calendar.
Choose betas that have time to get involved with your writing.
If someone you ask doesn't have time, that's fine! Maybe next time.
3. Your beta readers need to be willing to be honest.
Sometimes brutal.
You're not looking for Grammy's praise, do you remember? You're looking for honest feedback from a reader's point of view so that you don't get bad reviews on Amazon when your book is published.
If you don't get suggestions on how to change it, it's likely a red flag. Your beta selection isn't the best.
You need a lot of feedback.
Some are based on taste and preference (which is important, by the way, not everyone is going to love your book, and that just means you're writing for a niche – and you need a niche!). Others are based on important storytelling concepts such as: B. when a character is likable or plot elements don't make sense (think of my slang problem).
All of this is important so that you can decide what to change or what to keep.
In the end, it's YOUR story. You don't have to change everything your beta readers suggest.
But if they don't suggest anything, what is it about when you ask for feedback?
Praise is great! You also hope for positive answers! But the balance is in beauty.
4. Your beta readers should read your genre.
There are two reasons:
First, if they don't know anything about your genre, they can't give great feedback because they don't understand genre musts or trope and –
Second, if they don't read your genre, they'll likely get bored and never finish your book.
However, if you have a B-story plot that belongs in a different genre, then you can look for a few betas to help you with that.
For example, if you're a horror writer who has a subplot about romance, you may want to hire a romance reader to help you with those love scenes. (The book I'm writing right now has this setup, and I'll definitely be reaching out to my romance writing friends for feedback.)
Just don't pile your deck with fifty people who don't know or want to read your genre.
By doing this, you not only risk the feedback being wrong – you may not get any new thoughts at all. Yuck.
What makes a good beta reader – with examples
So you know what makes a bad beta reader. Now you may be asking yourself, "Who is left if I can't ask my friends and family?"
Who is a beta reader worth asking?
Fortunately, there are plenty of people out there ready to help you. Why? Because you asked for help. (And they think it's really cool to bring a book into the world.)
Good beta readers could be:
1. A work colleague, a friend of a friend or an acquaintance
I didn't say you didn't even know your beta readers.
I said they can't be the kind of person who loves you so much that they just praise you for getting out of bed.
People you know are fine as long as they don't like you too much. It's great to have upbeat cheerleaders for your job, but beta readers need to give a little more than just applause.
2. Members of your online community
You know these people, but you don't really know them. Plus, it's easier for people to be honest behind a screen.
You can get these from your followers or interest groups that you belong to. You can find many niche groups in the Facebook group. Or goodreads. Online book clubs would also be a good place to ask.
Or form a review group with your own writing community!
Remember, you should know if these people read in your genre. So why find the best groups of authors for your science fiction or love books? (You'll write a better book if you find your looks.)
And don't forget the tip to reward them with a copy of your book or at least a thank you card!
3. People who have not previously created a beta version for you
Keep it fresh.
Not only do you not want to force yourself to always be on the same group of people, but you also need new eyes for your writing.
Readers tend to forgive more the more they read an author. You still need your betas to solve these problems!
If you've never used a person as a beta, they are unaware of some of the writing habits or stylistic decisions you may make.
So, you could point out something that your previous betas may be missing because they know your style and already like it.
How do I find beta readers?
It may seem like a monumental task to find a group of people willing to volunteer to read your manuscript and give you good feedback. Fortunately it isn't.
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Most people are more than willing to help you a little. You can find beta readers almost anywhere.
Here is a list to get you started:
1. Write communities
These are probably the best places to search for beta readers.
The people in these groups are writers (duh!) And will get everything you need from them. They'll also be more likely to know what they're talking about when it comes to spotting plot holes and characterization issues.
You could also complete your own manuscript and search for beta readers of your own. This sharing of stories is what writing communities are all about!
2. Local writing groups
This is another great place to buy betas for the same reasons as above.
3. Your mailing list
This is another stop to find some beta readers.
If you don't have an author page yet, you need one! It's great to ask people on your website's mailing list because they are already interested enough in your work to subscribe to (also known as a member of your audience).
Why don't they want beta for you? You're already sending them such great material and you know it because they haven't unsubscribed.
Just keep in mind that you don't want to give your book to ALL subscribers. Who else are you going to sell it to when it's released? Pick a few top tips and move on, starting with the ones you think will be most committed to meeting your beta reading deadline.
Don't have an author website yet? Here's how to create yours.
4. Acquaintances
This is a good way to go for a couple of reasons. They know you, but they don't know you well enough not to give you honest feedback. (Not family and close friends.)
You can ask some people at work or ask for help on social media.
You might even ask these people if they'd like to fill out an application if they're interested in reading your story in beta.
Remember, when looking for beta readers, you need to make sure that you are collecting honest readers. People who have only read one book since high school won't be of any help.
How to ask people to read beta for you
Now that you know where to look, how do you go about asking?
It is difficult to ask for help, especially for introverted writers. It is especially difficult to ask for free help.
The great thing is, as I mentioned earlier, most people are more than willing to help you out.
Everyone I've ever asked took the opportunity.
I've had strangers on the internet, other writers, and random people from my husband's work (whom I never met) who agreed to read Beta for me.
It's really amazing how excited people are to read Beta. They are usually honored to be asked and curious about what it's like to write and publish a book.
So ask away! Think, "If you ask them, they will come!"
One tip for asking about beta readers on social media
Start your post by actually asking for a favor. Don't write a really long post explaining everything about your book. Don't act like it's a huge burden on people. Don't act like your book is "probably just okay" and apologize. Just ask!
Here is a sample post:
Hey, can I ask you to do me a favor? I am looking for beta readers for my latest book and would love if you could help! If you are interested, email me or send an email to randomemail@random.com.
That's it! Just like cake. (And much easier than writing a book!)
5 steps to working with beta readers
What is the next step after you have a group of beta readers waiting for your book? What should you do with these avid readers?
Here's how to provide the best experience for your beta readers and how to make sure they are getting the most useful feedback.
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Learn how to provide the best experience for your beta readers and make sure you get the most useful feedback in this post. P.S. Don't forget to use the free beta reader template!
1. Prepare your manuscript
To edit. Your manuscript shouldn't be full of crazy typos and notes that you made yourself. It should be as clean as possible.
They don't want your betas to have to foil nonsense to do you this favor. Correct as much as you can before sending it to betas.
2. State what you want
Beta readers need instructions.
There's a good chance a lot of your dream teams haven't read anything in beta yet. You are most likely not one hundred percent sure what to do.
Remember, beta readers are not professional editors. They are not looking for typos. (You will most likely alert them if they catch them, but that's not their main purpose.)
Beta readers are available as a test reader market for your book. You should read like a reader. Do you know how to read a terrible / fantastic book and then talk about the subject / great writing with everyone who is listening?
That's basically what you want your betas to be.
You want your honest opinion as a reader. But you also want them to concentrate on their work. Therefore, you need a list of questions that pertain to you.
I want to encourage betas to make general comments at the end, but also to ask them some specific questions that they can use for their criticism.
With my last book I wanted to know a few important things:
- Did my main character make decisions?
- Was the ending satisfactory?
- Was my supporting character redeemable?
- Did my world rules make sense?
Don't overwhelm betas with pages and pages with questions, give them some focus. This should be fun for them and not seem like homework.
If you don't fill out every question, that's fine! At least they don't stare at a blank page and don't know where to start. (We all know this feeling.)
Bonus: The Beta Reader questionnaire
Would you like clear directions for your beta readers? Better yet, a list of questions to help you get the best feedback?
I've put together the Beta Reader Questionnaire: a comprehensive guide that you can share directly with your Beta Readers so they know exactly what to do.
Download the questionnaire and take a look at the questions. Add your own for specific feedback on your own writing challenges. Then share your questionnaire with your beta readers and see what feedback they give you!
Get the Beta Reader questionnaire »
3. Submit the manuscript to your betas
Your beta readers may have a preferred way of getting your manuscript (some want a hard copy, for example) and that's fine if you want to ask them how they'd like to read it.
Some advice: if you only have two or three betas, it may be useful to let them choose each one.
If you have anything like me, that is not reasonable.
In my opinion, the digital route is the only way for beta readers to go. It's easiest for everyone and you don't have to try to read someone else's handwriting.
Google Docs and MS Word are my first choice when it comes to delivering manuscripts to your betas. It's easy to add comments to these two programs and most users have access to them.
Remember, you need to make it as easy as possible for your beta readers.
Last time I used Google Docs. Everyone has their own doc with their name added to the title. I only allowed commenting (VERY IMPORTANT) and not editing in the sharing settings.
You don't want your beta readers to edit your manuscript right away! You'll never find out what they changed, and it's harder to compare versions.
When everyone was done, I put the documents together in an MS Word file so I could see all of the comments at the same time.
There are also software programs specifically designed to help writers share their manuscripts with beta readers and get feedback in the most useful and least headache inducing way possible. One such program is BetaBooks. If you're looking for a tech solution designed with beta reading in mind, it might be worth a try.
If not, Google Docs and MS Word are working fine.
4. Enter deadlines
This one is insanely important. If you don't give your betas a deadline, you'll never get them to finish your book. (Well, maybe a few.) You will wait forever for this feedback and you will become frustrated with it. More importantly, your book release will be delayed!
I recommend a relatively short period of maybe a few weeks. I gave my three for my last novel. If you give them months, they will likely forget about them. If you give them a few days, they won't because that's insane. The average person can finish a book in three weeks.
Make sure they know the deadline, but also tell them that if they don't get your entire book by then, it's perfectly fine.
Regardless of whether or not they're done, after this deadline, move on to the next stage! (DO NOT use beta readers as an excuse to stall your work.)
5. Be understanding
Things come up.
If your beta readers can't finish your book within your deadline, never attack them for it. Don't have a grudge. Don't yell at them.
Don't even remind them of their commitment.
Remember, they did you a favor first.
Be understanding and respectful of their time and life.
Und sie werden höchstwahrscheinlich Respekt vor dir haben.
Tipps zum Umgang mit Beta Reader Feedback
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Der schwierigste Teil, um Feedback zu Ihrem Buch zu erhalten, ist der Wartevorgang. Wenn Sie wissen, dass Sie Beta-Leser haben, die gute Arbeit leisten, können Sie unnötige Ängste lindern.
Sie haben einige qualvolle Wochen damit verbracht, auf das Feedback Ihrer Beta-Leser zu warten. Sie haben sich wahrscheinlich mit all dem Warten in einen Angstanfall hineingearbeitet. Was ist, wenn sie es nicht mögen?
Was ist, wenn Sie eine größere Umschreibung vornehmen müssen? Es ist gruselig!
Aber du wirst in Ordnung sein, das verspreche ich. Befolgen Sie diese Tipps, und Sie navigieren wie ein Profi durch den Beta-Lesevorgang. Der erste Schritt?
Warten. Ernsthaft.
Es wird verlockend sein, sich Ihr Feedback anzusehen, sobald einer Ihrer Beta-Leser Ihnen mitteilt, dass es fertig ist. Tu es nicht!
Es ist eine schlechte Idee, sich das Feedback von jeweils einem Leser anzusehen. Warum? Weil Sie nicht das ganze Bild sehen. Und um das vollständige Bild zu erhalten, haben Sie Ihr Manuskript zunächst an Beta-Leser gesendet.
Warten Sie also, bis die Frist abgelaufen ist (Sie haben Ihren Beta-Lesern eine Frist gesetzt, oder?), Bevor Sie sich etwas ansehen.
Dokumente kombinieren
Zurück zur Idee des vollständigen Bildes: Sie möchten alle Dokumente von jedem einzelnen Ihrer Beta-Reader in einem Masterdokument zusammenfassen. Sie können dies problemlos mit MS Word tun, oder es gibt Softwareprogramme (wie BetaBooks), die Ihnen helfen.
Aber jetzt haben Sie ein riesiges Dokument mit möglicherweise Hunderten von Kommentaren. Diese Aufregung, die Sie verspürten, als Sie sahen, wie sehr Ihre Beta-Leser Ihr Buch liebten, lässt nach und verwandelt sich schnell in Angst. Es ist Zeit auszuflippen!
Tief durchatmen
All diese Kommentare sehen entmutigend aus, also machen Sie weiter und bringen Sie Ihren Freakout hinter sich. Ich weiß nicht, ob dies für jeden Schriftsteller ein notwendiger Schritt im Prozess ist, aber es ist für mich. Ich kann nicht anders, als das Gefühl zu haben, dass jeder Kommentar schlecht ist und ich das Buch wegwerfen möchte.
Tatsache ist, dass jeder Punkt im Revisionsprozess ein Punkt ist, an dem ein Autor aufgeben möchte. Nicht. Vor allem jetzt nicht. Dafür bist du zu weit gekommen.
Atmen Sie tief ein und denken Sie daran, dass Sie versuchen, Ihr Buch so gut wie möglich zu machen.
Sie müssen nicht jedes Feedback akzeptieren
Die Tatsache, dass Sie einige Rückmeldungen ignorieren können, sollte Sie beruhigen.
Ich sage nicht, dass Sie sich nur lustig machen und denken können, dass Ihre Betas es nicht verstehen und all ihr Feedback aus dem Fenster werfen.
Ich sage, einige dieser Hunderte von Kommentaren sind wahrscheinlich Dinge wie: "Oh, ich liebe diese Beschreibung!" oder "Wow, das ist verrückt!"
Während Beta-Leser nur versuchen zu helfen (und ich liebe es, diese Art von Kommentaren zu lesen), können Sie diese einfach durchgehen und löschen. Sie sind zu diesem Zeitpunkt nicht wirklich hilfreich, außer für einen Ego-Schub.
Es gibt noch ein paar andere Dinge, die Sie ignorieren könnten. Wenn jemand kommentiert, dass er verwirrt ist und möglicherweise etwas verpasst hat, aber niemand anderes sagt, dass er zu diesem Zeitpunkt verwirrt ist, hat diese Person höchstwahrscheinlich tatsächlich etwas beim Lesen verpasst.
Stellen Sie sicher, dass Sie nichts Wichtiges vergessen haben, und löschen Sie es dann.
Aber du musst zuhören
Dieser Satz, von dem drei sagten, er sei komisch? Achten Sie darauf.
Der Charakter, den niemand mag? Vielleicht möchten Sie sich diese Person noch einmal ansehen (es sei denn, niemand soll sie mögen!).
Lesen Sie jedes Feedback und jeden Kommentar und überlegen Sie, bevor Sie entscheiden, ob Sie es ernst nehmen sollten oder ob Sie es ignorieren können.
Nach dem Beta-Lesen: Ihre nächsten Schritte
Hoffentlich war Ihr Manuskript in einem ziemlich guten Zustand und Sie müssen nicht viel ändern. In diesem Fall können Sie fortfahren und Ihre MS an einen Korrektor senden.
Einige Leute machen eine weitere Runde von Beta-Lesern, nachdem sie ihr Manuskript optimiert haben, um sicherzustellen, dass sie nichts durcheinander gebracht haben. Ich nicht, nur weil ich es bereits über The Write Practice Pro ausgeführt habe, bevor ich es überhaupt an Betas gesendet habe.
Wenn Sie sich für die zweite Beta-Runde entscheiden, stellen Sie sicher, dass Sie einen neuen Stapel Beta-Reader verwenden. Natürlich möchten Sie vermeiden, dieselben Leute um einen Gefallen zu bitten.
Aber was noch wichtiger ist, Sie möchten sicherstellen, dass Sie einen neuen Blick auf die Geschichte bekommen.
Es gibt nichts Schöneres, als zum ersten Mal eine neue Geschichte zu lesen. Das kann man nicht zurücknehmen.
Es ist ein Gefallen
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The biggest thing to remember about this entire beta reading process is that your beta readers are doing you a favor.
The biggest thing to remember about this entire beta reading process is that your beta readers are doing you a favor. Make it as easy as possible for them every step of the way!
Never treat your beta readers disrespectfully, and make sure you thank them for all the hard work they’ve done.
I thanked mine profusely in a personal email (no mass emailing!) and sent them a free e-copy of my finished book (the fancy one with a cover and everything). They also got the opportunity to join my launch team, where I ran more giveaways for swag and signed paperback copies of Surviving Death.
My beta readers significantly contribute to the best draft of my book. And I’d love to support them now in their writing process.
Get the Beta Reader Questionnaire
Before you send your book to beta readers, specify what you’d like them to do.
The Beta Reader Questionnaire includes clear instructions to guide your beta readers through this process. There’s also a list of questions that will prompt them to share helpful feedback.
Download your copy of the Beta Reader Questionnaire (it’s free!):
Get the Beta Reader Questionnaire »
How have beta readers helped shape your manuscript? Let us know in the comments.
PRACTICE
It’s time to find your beta readers! To do this, download the Beta Reader Questionnaire here. Then, spend fifteen minutes filling out the information, and share some of the highlights in the comments.
Also! Don’t forget to comment on others who post their thoughts and written work.
Who knows? Maybe you’ll find your dream beta reader here, right in the comments section of this post.
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