beta readers Archives

JANUARY 8th: Andy Hunter talking about Bookshop.org, and how authors can maximize their benefits on the site. NOTE: This is the second Saturday of January.
February 5th: Dave Chesson from Kindlepreneur talking about categories and keywords
March 5th: Becky Parker Geist on audiobook and podcasting strategies
April 2nd: Kelley Way and Dan Miller on copyrights and permissions

How Beta Readers Made My Book Better — Getting What I Needed Helped More Than Getting What I Wanted

February 10, 2020 by John Byrne Barry

A year ago, as I was finishing the first beginning-to-end draft of my third novel, When I Killed My Father: An Assisted Suicide Family Thriller, I recruited a dozen beta readers to help me make it better. I asked for honest feedback, which I … [Read more...]

Mark Susnow is Seeking Beta Readers for his Book and Authors for his Radio Program

August 12, 2015 by Jeffrey Samorano

BAIPA member Mark Susnow is seeking beta readers for his new book, The Soul of Uncertainty, a powerful fable in the manner of the Alchemist. He needs people to read through it and give him some general impressions. The book is in its third draft, so … [Read more...]

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With COVID-19 teaching us all how to function remotely, BAIPA will meet via ZOOM ONLY until it is safe to resume in-person meetings. (Once in-person events are able to resume, we will continue the Zoom option.) We are implementing all the recommended precautionary measures to keep our meetings private and safe for all participants. All members and visitors who register in advance will receive a link to attend via Zoom video conferencing. On the Friday evening before the meeting, we will send the link and password out to members and to non-members who … More

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