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The Business of Beta Reading

The Editor's Half Hour

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The Power of Beta Reading and Author Feedback

This chapter explores the significance of beta reading in providing valuable feedback to authors to enhance their stories, emphasizing the role of editors in guiding authors through the publishing process. It delves into the importance of receiving varied feedback, the value of emotional responses from beta readers, and distinguishing between beta reading and other editing processes. The speaker shares their journey from offering feedback to friends to becoming a beta reader, highlighting the importance of providing constructive criticism to help authors improve their work.

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