Is My Book Ready for Beta Readers?

Send us Fan Mail Before you send your book to beta readers, listen to this episode! In it, you’ll meet Melissa Macomber, another Camp Structure alumni who’s working on her memoir. During this episode, we explore how to know when your book is ready for beta readers, the three types of beta readers you’ll need, how to choose beta readers wisely, and questions to ask them before sending out your work. Melissa’s Bio: Melissa is a writer currently working on a memoir about how to recognize your soulmate(s). You can find more of her short pieces and research on love, commitment and betrayal on her website. Resources Mentioned During This Episode: Crafting the Personal Essay and Resilient Editing Tips with Andrea Firth Bianca Maris’s Beta Reader Matchup Writers Digest Article About Sensitivity Readers Writing Diversely The Shit No One Tells You About Writing Podcast Crafting the Personal Essay and Resilient Editing Tips with Andrea Firth Hidden Potential by Adam Grant Official Transcript Episode Highlights 1:20 Maintaining Your Stamina 2:59 Preparing Mentally for Beta Reader Feedback 4:09 Working with Writers 9:30 Should I Send Them All or Part of My Manuscript 11:55 Working with Members of Your Audience 15:06 Finding Beta Readers 16:05 Working with Sensitivity Readers 19:52 Mistake allowances Connect with Melissa: Website: melissamacomber.com Building Better Memoir Scenes: https://janefriedman.com/building-better-memoir-scenes-with-lisa-cooper-ellison/ Connect with your host, Lisa: Get Your Free Copy of Ditch Your Inner Critic: https://lisacooperellison.com/subscribe/ Website | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Produced by Espresso Podcast Production