Beta Reading

8 questions in this category

1. How would you describe the role of a beta reader?

   • 4 answers
   • 67 views
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   • Answer by Kenneth
   • Monday at 08:39 PM

2. What specific elements do you focus on during a beta read to help an author refine their story and characters?

   • 3 answers
   • 41 views
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   • Answer by Emily Lisa T.
   • Tuesday at 01:49 AM

3. How do you approach giving feedback on a genre you're less familiar with, ensuring it's still valuable to the author?

   • 2 answers
   • 27 views
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   • Answer by Emily Lisa T.
   • Yesterday at 12:37 AM

4. What's your process for evaluating the pacing of a story during a beta read, and what are some signs that indicate it needs adjustment?

   • 1 answer
   • 17 views
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   • Answer by Bancy
   • November 27

5. How do you handle situations where you strongly disagree with an author's choices in their manuscript?

   • 2 answers
   • 26 views
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   • Answer by Kenneth
   • Monday at 08:56 PM

6. What strategies do you use to ensure that your feedback is clear, actionable, and respectful of the author's intentions?

   • 1 answer
   • 18 views
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   • Answer by Bancy
   • November 27

7. What are the most common issues you encounter as a beta reader, and how do you address them in your feedback?

   • 3 answers
   • 35 views
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   • Answer by Kenneth
   • Monday at 09:14 PM

8. How do you maintain objectivity and avoid letting your personal preferences overly influence your beta reading critique?

   • 1 answer
   • 27 views
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   • Answer by Bancy
   • November 27