Unfortunately, writing isn’t always sunshine and unicorns! 😏😉
As many of you know, I’ve just finished the draft of my latest novel (insert shameless plug for new novel here). Now that the manuscript is off to the editor, it should be time to send the ARC to beta readers. Notice me rushing off to do that? No? That’s because I no longer use beta readers. Oh, the shame! Who the hell do I think I am not using beta readers?!?
I could go into a long background story of all the mistakes I’ve made with beta readers and even the heartbreaking story of losing a good friend over it all, but I’m just going to get to the heart of the matter.
Reasons I don’t use Beta Readers:
Timing. In order to plan my book marketing properly, there is a two-month gap between the time I finish the novel and it goes to the editor…
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This is useful. I thought about using beta readers for my next book, but now I’m thinking not so much.
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I’m happy for the authors who make connections with great beta readers. But after nearly a year and several restarts, I’m not a fan of the process.
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Thanks for sharing!
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You’re welcome! It was quite a popular post today and re-tweeted on Twitter. You struck a nerve and most definitely aren’t alone on this issue. 😉
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
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