Are you thinking about sending your story or novel to a beta reader? It can feel really daunting to share your work with someone else to get their thoughts – but direct, specific feedback on your writing is the best way I know of to improve!
Whether you’re just thinking about approaching a beta reader or
you’ve already got someone lined up to read your work-in-progress, one big question is how “done” your story should be before you send it to them. Should you send a first draft, a polished piece that you’ve proof-read repeatedly, or something in between?
Before we dig into that, let’s get clear about what exactly we mean by “beta reader” – and what they can do for you.
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