Need a writing buddy? A critique partner? A beta reader? Here’s your stop! Writers need feedback. And friends! 🙂 But sometimes it can be difficult to find someone willing to read your work who is also a good fit for you and your writing. There are many different forums and groups online designed to help […]
May 27, 2024 by 327 Comments Editing Your NovelFind a Writing Buddy (Latest Edition!)
Need a writing buddy? A critique partner? A beta reader? Here’s your stop! Writers need feedback. And friends! 🙂 But sometimes it can be difficult to find someone who is willing to read your work and who is also a good fit for you and your writing. There are many different forums and groups online […]
February 12, 2024 by 43 Comments Editing Your Novel12 Places to Find a Beta Reader (Updated)
“Where can I find a beta reader or critique partner?” Without doubt, that’s the second most frequent question I receive from writers, right after where do I find a good editor?. This can be a tough question to answer for the simple reason that a beta reader or critique partner isn’t someone you simply vet […]
August 1, 2022 by 31 Comments Editing Your Novel13 Rules to Be a Better Beta Reader
Among the greatest gifts one writer can give another is that being a beta reader. A beta reader is a volunteer who reads over a rough manuscript and offers feedback on what’s working and what’s not. This feedback can span the gamut from simply a general reaction to a full-on critique. But not all beta […]
August 15, 2016 by 29 Comments Editing Your NovelHow to Find the Right Critique Partner: The 6-Step Checklist
Sometimes figuring out how to find the right critique partner feels about as daunting as finding the right marriage partner. First, you just have to find someone who’s interested, and then you somehow have to make sure this someone is the right someone. No pressure, right? There’s a lot on the line in choosing the right person to critique […]
March 13, 2015 by 40 Comments Editing Your NovelRelax! Beta Readers Aren’t Scary: Here Are 3 Truths About Them
Have you ever written a terrifying character? Nate Williams is my latest antagonist, and each time he encounters my protagonist, his entire demeanor makes my skin crawl. But when writing Nate, I wasn’t nearly as terrified of him as I was scared about what my beta readers would think. If you’ve ever sent a manuscript out […]
