Do you read a lot?
If you do enjoy reading - Kindle or dead tree - you may be interested in beta-reading?Beta readers read a book before it is sent for publishing: they are not critics, editors, or reviewers, they are a priceless bunch of people who like reading and find they like directly feeding back to the writer what they thought.
If you have ever wondered why a writer made what you thought was a mistake in direction, or wished you'd known why they'd made a decision, you may find you like beta-reading.
Anyway, I'm working on a book about seasoned singles - those coming back to the dating world, second time round (hardly a surprise to those of you who have read my blogs) and I'd dearly like some beta readers who know the world.
Message me if interested, or ask for more details in the comments. Betareading is unpaid, although if you get good at it (I'm very good) people will start offering to pay you to get your feedback. I would read yours with the greatest of pleasure, if you are also a writer.
I do have quite severe blocks on my profile (stop all but scammers, really) but am looking for a specific age group anyway, you should get through if suitable.
Comments (19)
I've never heard of Beta Reading. So that leaves me out.
My regular readers happen to nearly all be happily married with at least 20 years since they were last single and would be slightly shocked, I think. Or assume every experience was my own and then be very shocked.
Yes Sola getting to your comment next.
Nah, my book wouldn't singe your fingers or steam up your specs. Make you shift around in your chair, perhaps...
As for me divulging my sordid history.... Errrrrm.. Noooooooooo!
Second time it is all about interesting, rather than suitable, people.
What sort of books do you read, Ed?
I write myself, as well as teach and consult about writing, so much as I love the written word, I spend too much time reading already.
But getting feedback is a great idea. If you only ever hear about your work from industry people, it can sap your creative mojo. Best of luck, I hope your project goes well.
Eks, I appreciate the convenience of my kindle but yikes, those small screens .. can you adjust the text size at least for when crashed out after a long long day working on your fab adventure?
Yes, it was Angel & Demons! The other symbol tomes are just as interesting by him.
I find pulp font harder now, as it is usually smaller.
And I hate having to turn the pages when in bed, especially on a cold night!
Oh, and I meant to say, I'll beta your alpha-writing if you are stuck.