Beta Reading Part 4: Questions About Beta Reading
You probably have some questions about beta reading by this point, even if you’re a veteran author. Luckily, this Q&A is here to help.
The author has completed the initial draft of their work. The manuscript is rough which most likely makes the author feel less than thrilled, but a sense of accomplishment lingers anyway. In this phase, the writer refines their manuscript into a polished novel, ready for publication.
You probably have some questions about beta reading by this point, even if you’re a veteran author. Luckily, this Q&A is here to help.
If you need to get special feedback, you’ll need to use specialized approaches to get it. Learn how to bend the rules to get what you need.
The beta reading process follows a simple straight line formula but can become a little tricky when dealing with the details.
Beta reading is talked about quite a bit when it comes to editing, but what is it and why should you care? Come learn what it is, and just how it helps.
Strike up a conversation about bad stories among writers or critics and the term “trope” is bound to come up. What are they and why should you care?
There are many types of editing and it can be confusing to figure out what you need and when. This should give you a place to start.