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16 Jun 2022

Bi-weekly, ALC's Manager of Author Education Sheila Manna candidly weighs in on questions asked by you, the ALC community. She's tackling it all — book reviews, writing fiction based on real life, overcoming writing obstacles, understanding your publishing options, affordable advertising methods...and more!

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Anonymous over 2 years ago

What are Beta readers? How do I find them? How many do I need? How do I ask for feedback? Is there a questionaire?
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Online Author Learning Center over 2 years ago in reply to Anonymous

Hello, beta readers are individuals that agree to read your manuscript and provide feedback before you send it to a professional editor and before you publish. You'll want to find readers that are familiar with your genre and that will provide honest feedback - so, not your family and friends. Here are some resources you might find helpful:

https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/getting-feedback/w/peer-reviews/6175/how-to-choose-beta-readers-and-why-you-need-them---article

https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/getting-feedback/w/peer-reviews/7993/6-key-questions-to-ask-your-beta-readers

https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/b/ask-keith/posts/how-can-i-get-a-review-of-a-couple-chapters-of-my-book-so-that-i-know-i-am-on-the-right-track-see-the-response
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