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How to Choose a Beta Reader

The art of choosing the right Beta Reader can really make a difference when you are preparing for publishing. Not sure how to choose? Here's how.

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Shannon Scown
Jul 10, 2024
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Once you have finished writing your manuscript and you have worked through several drafts, you may feel that your writing is ready for readers. Before you start pitching your story to agents and publishers it is important to seek out beta-readers to get a feel for how your story fits in the market and whether there may be an…

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