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EPISODE · Dec 16, 2025 · 29 MIN

Should You Use a Beta Reader?

from Sitting in Silence · host Maurice Carlos Ruffin

Hi and welcome to Sitting in Silence, the podcast for thoughtful and curious thinkers. Thanks to patron, Rachel Sams, for today’s topic! Writing a book is an extremely difficult task. But you don’t have to go it alone. Beta readers are one important way to make sure your work is strong before you submit to agents and editors. Still, are they worth troub… This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mauricecarlosruffin.substack.com/subscribe

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