Getting Effective Feedback on Your Nonfiction Manuscript

Getting feedback on your nonfiction manuscript can be one of the most overwhelming parts of the writing process—but the right feedback can help you see exactly what is working, what needs attention, and what to do next. In this episode, I break down three ways to get more useful feedback on your manuscript, including who to ask, what questions to give them, and why a marked-up manuscript is not always the best option. Ready for professional feedback on your manuscript? Page & Podium Press offers manuscript reviews for completed nonfiction and memoir manuscripts. You’ll receive a detailed written report on your manuscript’s strengths, its most important opportunities for improvement, and practical recommendations for revision—plus a coaching session to help you create a clear plan. Learn more: https://pageandpodium.com/manuscript TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Why feedback feels so difficult for first-time authors 01:35 What effective manuscript feedback actually looks like 05:33 Tip 1: Choose the right level of feedback 06:06 Friends and family feedback 11:18 Beta readers: when they help and when they don’t 16:56 Why professional editorial feedback is different 22:38 Tip 2: Be specific about the feedback you need 26:55 Tip 3: Consider a different feedback format 34:35 Manuscript review and next steps MUSIC “Dewflower” Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: G7TSZH3ZVAVC3XUS