Want to become a beta reader but don't know how to begin? This beta reader beginner's guide includes all the info, tips, do's and don'ts you need to get started.

A picture is worth a thousand words, they say. Sometimes, we use pictures to practice dual-coding. Other times, we use pictures, jokes, fun facts, etc. to provide some much-needed respite. Have you ever wondered the trade-off with your audience’s learning?

Writers, do you wish someone would walk you through beta reading one baby step at a time? Done! With this guide, you'll be running beta rounds like a pro!

When you find a good beta reader, it's like striking gold. Suddenly you have riches of feedback to help shape your story into the MS you set out to write when you typed the first sentence. It's natural to want to return the favor and help another writer. Beta reading for others will also help you…

What's the difference between alpha-readers and beta-readers? How do you work with each group? This post will tackle those questions.

When you ask your beta readers these questions, you will finally get the feedback you need to bring your novel to the next level.

When we first start seeking or giving beta reads, we might not know what kind of feedback is possible. Here's ideas for how to evaluate a story.

A bunch of shots of a paper that Riccardo and I were working on, after I'd scribbled all over it in one of my editing passes. I primarily took these so I could show my students what I do to the writing of professional co-authors so they don't feel so bad when I scribble all over their work.