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Firebird 2 has reached the stage where it would benefit from having eyes other than my own on it. For those interested in beta reading, this is your chance.
Below is a link to where you can sign up. Be aware, not everyone will be chosen as a beta reader so if you sign up and aren't picked, please try again next time. I only take a few, otherwise there would be too much feedback to shift through.
For those unfamiliar with what a beta reader does, keep reading.
The definition varies by author, but for me a beta reader is someone who takes the temperature of a book. They let me know if the concepts and worlds I've created resonate with a reader. Mostly, they give me honest feedback regarding the characters and plot. They don't focus on grammar or anything like that.
Their job is quite important as they catch things that I won't because of how close I am to the material. I've rewritten prologues and endings based on their feedback.
For example - if character B spoke at the end of a scene they hadn't been in until then. Or, if Aileen used a magic weapon but you had no idea how she got the weapon.
Beta reading is not for everyone. I don't beta read for people because it can be work. I like getting caught up in a story and not paying attention to the things that irk me. Be assured, there will be advanced copies coming so if you want to read the book without the work, please sign up for that instead.
Firebird 2 has reached the stage where it would benefit from having eyes other than my own on it. For those interested in beta reading, this is your chance.
Below is a link to where you can sign up. Be aware, not everyone will be chosen as a beta reader so if you sign up and aren't picked, please try again next time. I only take a few, otherwise there would be too much feedback to shift through.
For those unfamiliar with what a beta reader does, keep reading.
The definition varies by author, but for me a beta reader is someone who takes the temperature of a book. They let me know if the concepts and worlds I've created resonate with a reader. Mostly, they give me honest feedback regarding the characters and plot. They don't focus on grammar or anything like that.
Their job is quite important as they catch things that I won't because of how close I am to the material. I've rewritten prologues and endings based on their feedback.
For example - if character B spoke at the end of a scene they hadn't been in until then. Or, if Aileen used a magic weapon but you had no idea how she got the weapon.
Beta reading is not for everyone. I don't beta read for people because it can be work. I like getting caught up in a story and not paying attention to the things that irk me. Be assured, there will be advanced copies coming so if you want to read the book without the work, please sign up for that instead.
I would love to
ReplyDeleteI would love to be considered!
ReplyDeleteThe link says you are no longer considering additional beta readers. If you're still looking, let me know. I'm a former literary agent and while it's been years since I gave reader's notes, I'm experienced and would love to help.
ReplyDeleteHi! The link did not work. If you still need a beta reader, I would love to do it!
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