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The Importance of Beta Readers and How to Find Them - podcast
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In the same way consumer products have test groups, books have beta readers. These people are going to read your book before anyone else so choose wisely. You wouldn’t want feedback on your memoir from someone who’s never read one. Find out how to narrow your search and get the most out of your betas from Unforeseen Editing owner and editor Jovana Shirley. Click here to play this audio clip
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