EPISODE 92: Mastering Beta Readers with Author Cherie Postal

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In this episode of ‘Way-Word Writers,’ hosts Heather Cashman, Stephanie Bearce, and Nicki Jacobsmeyer welcome guest Cherie Postill to discuss training beta readers and selling more books. Cherie, author of How to Train a Beta Reader and Sell More Books, shares her insights on the importance of beta readers, the process of creating and using a beta reader toolkit, and how to collect valuable feedback. She also explains how to recruit the right beta readers, the significance of their feedback, how to address conflicting feedback, and her unique approach to nurturing a community of knowledgeable and engaged beta readers. Cherie’s practical advice aims to help writers refine their manuscripts based on actionable insights and ensure that their books resonate with their target audience.

00:00 Introduction to Way-Word Writers

00:59 Meet Cherie Postill: Author and Speaker

03:08 Cherie’s Writing Journey

04:14 The Importance of Beta Readers

13:06 Training Your Beta Readers

13:45 Building Your Beta Reader Toolkit

14:33 Gathering and Utilizing Feedback

18:53 Incentives for Beta Readers

20:12 Finding Your First Beta Readers

22:53 Setting Beta Reader Expectations

24:02 Critique Partners vs. Beta Readers

25:28 Handling Conflicting Feedback

27:48 Stages of Beta Reading

29:47 The Importance of Genre-Specific Feedback

33:33 Finding and Qualifying Beta Readers

35:48 The Role of Beta Readers in Crafting a Story

38:11 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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