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Self-Editing Tools and Tips for Writers

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Subscriber bonus… Writers’ Flowchart: The 7 Phases of Feedback

The right feedback at the right time can change not just a book but our whole writing career. This 1-page flowchart walks you through the 7 Phases of Feedback -- all the way from concept development … Read more...

Use the Power of Feedback to Write a Better Book

Feedback is powerful.As we respond to it, learn from it,and sometimes resist it,our writing-muscle … Read more...

Sample Briefing Document for Beta Readers

Here's a sample briefing document that I actually used for my team of beta readers on one of my … Read more...

Useful Books for Writers

Read my mini-reviews of some of the writers' books I've found useful over the years... I'll keep … Read more...

Gifts for Writers and Beta Readers

Are you looking for an inspirational, cute or quirky gift for a writer or beta reader? I've made you some mugs, book bags, phone cases, clothing and lots of other options. I've really enjoyed creating … Read more...

Tips and suggestions for manuscript feedback

What makes a good beta reader?

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Last time we talked about what is a beta reader and why you need one. A beta reader gives you … [Read More...]

What is a beta reader and why do I need one?

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You might have seen the term 'beta reader' as you're browsing writing websites, or maybe this is the … [Read More...]

The brutal truth about finding beta readers

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Every time I post about beta readers and how wonderful and essential they are, I get more requests … [Read More...]

What to do when you’ve finished the First Draft

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Picture this: you've typed The End on your manuscript. Maybe you won NaNoWriMo, or you've just been … [Read More...]

How to find a beta reader

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How do you find a good beta reader or "test pilot" to critique your manuscript, preferably for … [Read More...]

Writing a book? Go for it.

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Are you writing a book? Wishing you could write a book? Go for it. I believe in you. Not because I … [Read More...]

Survey Results: The Pros and Cons of Beta Readers

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I conducted a survey via my mailing list asking about people's experiences with getting feedback on … [Read More...]

Briefing a Beta Reader: Practical details

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Beta readers are those wonderful people (often volunteers) who read and critique the manuscripts of … [Read More...]

Is my book ready for beta readers yet?

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Many people are not quite sure of the best time in the development of their book to ask for a beta … [Read More...]

Briefing a Beta Reader: The Approach

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I've heard horror stories of people receiving snarky and offensive beta reports on their manuscripts … [Read More...]

Why you shouldn’t ask Beta Readers to do copy editing

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A Beta Reader critiques your manuscript, and provides feedback to help you improve it. Lots of … [Read More...]

How to brief a Beta Reader for amazing results

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I’m a big fan of beta readers, and especially of MY beta readers. Their feedback helped make my … [Read More...]

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