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Looking for Beta-Readers

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I have decided to self-publish my A-Z novelette ahead of the major work, The Great Dagmaru, which I’m still editing. I’m going to do this for several reasons: one, to make any mistakes I’m bound to make on something that I haven’t spent years working on; two, to get my name “out there,” and three, for the experience.

The novelette comes out to 10,300 words and I’ll probably try to sell it for $0.99.

So I’m looking for beta-readers. Many of you read it in April as a series in 30 parts. I’ve made a few minor changes, but it’s pretty much as it sits in my fiction blog, only compiled for easier reading. What I’d like from my beta readers is no-holds-barred critique, for everything from typos and grammar flaws, to inconsistencies, redundancies, and general impressions on the story, structure, characters, readability, and whether it holds the interest all the way through.

I’d prefer to have five readers, at least two of whom haven’t read it before. Because it’s short, I’m hoping to get it back within two weeks.

It’s a fun little romance story with plenty of humour and even a little twist at the end. If you figure out the twist before you get there, let me know!

Anyone interested, please comment or write to me at bacamjoly at gmail dot com.

Thanks!

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Author: Linda G. Hill

There's a writer in here, clawing her way out.

42 thoughts on “Looking for Beta-Readers

  1. Corner of Confessions's avatar

    Do you still need beta readers? I’m interested! I work the next few days straight through, but I get alot of reading done regardless of working or not( I read on the bus commute and on lunch breaks). I have not read your fiction blog. Well i read the first few entries when you first started the A-Z to challenge but then I went on a blog hiatus.

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  2. samokan's avatar

    if you have a pdf format, i’ll be happy to read it for you :).

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  3. Fabricating Fiction/Louise Jensen's avatar

    Hi Linda,

    I can read it if you like. Will be kindly honest.

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  4. Maggie Wilson's avatar

    Hi Linda – if you still need readers, I’d be happy to give it a shot.

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  5. Ariel Hudnall's avatar

    Usually I’d be happy to beta, but I have (quite literally) NO time to spare for the next few months…. good luck finding some readers! 🙂

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    • Linda G. Hill's avatar

      Thanks, Alex. I did find nine, actually. 🙂
      Hopefully you’ll have enough time when my real novel is ready. 😀
      You have a cover art service, don’t you?

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      • Ariel Hudnall's avatar

        I do, but it’s truly for people punching pennies. Haha. There are far better designers out there. I’d be happy to point you towards a few when you get to that point. 🙂

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        • Linda G. Hill's avatar

          Thanks, but the penny pinching type of cover might be what I end up with. And don’t sell yourself short! 😀
          I appreciate the offer one way or another. I’ll keep in touch!

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  6. jazzytower's avatar

    Wow! This will definitely get you ready for the big one. Good luck.

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  7. jowensauthor's avatar

    Good luck with it! I’ve done some beta reading before. I’m willing to take a look at it for you.

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  8. IreneDesign2011's avatar

    Great idea you got about self publishing Linda. Good luck 😀

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  9. authorleighmichaels's avatar

    I’d be happy to beta read for you. leigh(dot)michaels(at)authorleighmichaels(dot)com

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  10. Paul Davis's avatar

    I’ll do it, but in defiance and great pouting. When you first said beta readers, I expected your mammoth 200k word epic. But until then, I shall content myself with 10k.

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