Working with Beta Readers

Check the acknowledgments in most books; you’ll see that authors often thank “early readers.” These beta readers can be instrumental in transitioning your manuscript from rough to polished. But how do you find them? How do you determine a “beta reader fit” for your particular book? How do you ask for their help and how do you use their invaluable feedback? Finally, in what ways can you give back (or pay forward) your generous beta readers? In this seminar, we’ll discuss the ins and outs of the beta read, and prepare for beta reads of your own work-in-progress.