Writer Unleashed 143: How To Get Better Feedback From Beta Readers
You’ve just finished the first draft of your novel, memoir or short story, and now you're seeking beta readers.
A beta reader is a test reader or a group of test readers of your unpublished work. Ideally, your beta reader gives feedback from the point of view of an average reader.
But how do you go about finding them? What should you look for? What should you avoid? And what are some tips to get the most valuable feedback from your test audience?
In this episode, I'm answering all your questions about beta readers.
And I'll help you get specific feedback from your beta readers with a free, brand new checklist: Is It Done? A Must-Have Revision Checklist.
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