How to Find Beta Readers
We talked a few weeks ago about the purpose of beta readers and why they’re an important step in the writing journey. But how do you find these elusive readers?
The Purpose of Beta Readers
Beta readers are a great resource for getting feedback from enfranchised readers (people who are well immersed in the genre and type of content that you’ve created) on how market-ready your book is in its current form.
Do You Have a Passive Protagonist?
You’ve got a heart-pounding plot and a rich world…but something’s still not right, and you think it might have to do with your main character. Your beta readers have said they “can’t connect” with her, or that they’re having a hard time caring what happens to her. You’ve deepened her backstory, given her some great side characters to bounce off of, but you’re still hearing the same feedback. What’s going wrong? You may have a case of “Passive Protagonist.”
What to Do after a First Draft
Congratulations! You’ve finished your first draft. It’s not perfect, but here’s a trade secret…no one’s first draft is. Sometimes, when you look at all those pretty words you just wrote, you can’t imagine that any of them need to be edited, moved around, or (gasp!) cut. But, that’s the true process of writing a fiction novel. It takes rounds of revisions, of restructuring, refining, and tweaking, until your manuscript is in its final form. So, where do you start?
When Should I Hire an Editor?
Writing a book can be overwhelming, and no one can do it alone. But when should you seek professional help, and what other resources can you use before hiring an editor? Find out here.
Hiring an Editor: An Insight to the Process
Want to know whether or not you need an editor? In this post, we’ll discuss what editors do, how they can add value you to your project, and the importance of the author-editor relationship.