You’ve just finished the first draft of your novel, memoir or short story, and now you’re looking for beta readers to test whether your story’s working or not.
But how do you find them? What should you look for? What should you avoid? And what are some tips to get specific feedback you need from your test audience?
In this episode, we’ll talk about the pros and cons of beta readers.You’ll learn where to find your ideal readers, and how to get the most valuable feedback for your story.
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Episode at a glance:
[2:39] What is a beta reader? And why should you seek one? What are the advantages? And what are some cons?
[6:19] Where do you find beta readers? From writers’ groups to Facebook to Fiverr, learn the best avenues for finding your ideal test audience.
[13:34] Get my best tips on selecting your ideal test audience, including finding those who read widely in your genre, why aspiring writers are not are not always your ideal beta readers, and at what stage of the writing process you should submit to your readers.
[16:24] How do you get the most valuable feedback from your beta readers? Learn how to get a fix on your story before you hand it over to your readers, and what specific questions you should ask them to get the most valuable feedback.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Episode 2: How To Keep Writing After Your Work’s Been Criticized
Is It Done? The Must-Have Revision Checklist
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