EPISODE · Jul 3, 2024 · 25 MIN

Is My Book Ready for Beta Readers?

from Writing Your Resilience: Building Resilience, Embracing Trauma and Healing Through Writing · host Lisa Cooper Ellison

Send us Fan MailBefore 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 FirthBianca Maris’s Beta Reader MatchupWriters Digest Article About Sensitivity ReadersWriting DiverselyThe Shit No One Tells You About Writing PodcastCrafting the Personal Essay and Resilient Editing Tips with Andrea FirthHidden Potential by Adam GrantOfficial Transcript Episode Highlights1:20 Maintaining Your Stamina2:59 Preparing Mentally for Beta Reader Feedback4:09 Working with Writers 9:30 Should I Send Them All or Part of My Manuscript11:55 Working with Members of Your Audience15:06 Finding Beta Readers16:05 Working with Sensitivity Readers19:52 Mistake allowancesConnect with Melissa: Website: melissamacomber.comConnect with your host, Lisa:Get Your Free Copy of Ditch Your Inner Critic: https://lisacooperellison.com/subscribe/Website | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedInProduced by Espresso Podcast Production

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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 y...

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