Sentences with phrase «beta readers a copy»

I no longer do the here, I'm giving 200 free beta readers a copy of it.

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I just sent out beta copies of my new novel to a bunch of friends / trusted readers.

Provide your beta readers with a copy of your book in whichever format they prefer, whether that's a mobi or epub file to use on a tablet or e-reader, or a pdf that they can print out.

It is not perfect and no matter how many times you ring it through editors, line editors, copy editors, beta readers and anyone else, there will be something, someone, somewhere does not like or who finds a glaring mistake.

Quiethouse Copy Editing has a Beta Reader Network, where for $ 25 you can get criticism of your book.

Many others will give away copies to a group of beta readers and book reviewers to build up a number of book reviews, and start the marketing wheels turning.

(Beta readers are readers who get a free copy of your completed manuscript book in exchange for an honest and thoughtful review before it's released to the public.)

Personally, I self - edit as much as possible, publish early, send an ARC copy to beta readers and have them send me a list of typos.

I had beta reads and a developmental editor, copy editor and a proof reader and I found several errors after the first printing that I corrected on the next batch.

Have one beta reader do only copy edits.

A step - by - step guide to the editing process and everything you need to know about self - editing, beta readers, developmental editors, copy editors, proofreaders.

Also, you may want to cultivate a separate list for beta readers and superfans who receive early free copies of your work.

Additionally, a beta - reader can make suggestions for how to improve your book's cover, marketing copy, and even your author bio.

If you're self - publishing, looking for an agent, or submitting your manuscript to calls for submissions, then you may not have to think about such agreements, but you do need to trust your beta reader not to plagiarize, post spoilers online, or distribute copies of your manuscript.

When you are ready and have ARCs (Advanced Review Copy) available, ASK ASK ASK for beta - readers.

The first tool, InstaFreebie, is now in public beta and lets authors or publishers generate digital copies of their titles under complete control in order to send them out to reviewers, readers, street teams, and more.

Copies are heading out to beta readers this weekend.

The nice thing is that many professional editors and copy writers and beta readers are willing to work out a payment plan.

I've had multiple beta readers, editors, and two copy editors miss stuff that didn't get caught until galley stage.

, K.D. Atkins, and Vanessa Knight (who has a new adult series coming soon) from Windy City RWA, my YARWA chapter, and several beta readers I will for sure thank in the final copy, including Valerie Cole!

Beta readers won't do this for you, but a professional copy editor can help you make your manuscript glow.

(Good beta readers can catch a lot of story development stuff, and anyone good with language can help with copy editing, but line editing is too specialized for others to do.)

After your beta readers are done, and if at least one of them isn't a highly critical reader / writer, hire a freelance editor to, at the very minimum, copy edit the book.

Whereas editing is usually a paid task, you can ask for volunteer beta readers in exchange for a free copy of your manuscript.

By Craig Tuch We're sometimes asked by self - publishing authors about the role that beta readers, editors and Advance Reading (or Review) Copies (ARCs) play in the process of publishing and promoting

When I first started out and had no money to spend, I did my own covers (or enlisted eager friends), did my own formatting, used beta readers and friends for editing, and my only expense was in pizza, beer, my proofs, copies for friends and betas, and marketing efforts.

Because this way, beta readers, advanced copy review readers, friends, and family, can all get themselves a print copy at reduced cost — and, it's a nice gesture, even if they don't take you up on it.

You can do whatever you'd like with them — as I mention above: «Because this way, beta readers, advanced copy review readers, friends, and family, can all get themselves a print copy at reduced cost — and, it's a nice gesture, even if they don't take you up on it.»

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The individual I use as final «beta reader» and copy editor uses CMS, but she also recognizes when strict adherence to the manual would disrupt the «voice» I'm using and to leave it alone.

Once the ideas are in good shape (through revisions after feedback from beta readers or a manuscript critique, or a substantive edit), line editing, also known as heavy copy - editing, looks at the style and flow of your writing to make sure those ideas are expressed as beautifully as they can be, while still retaining your distinct voice.

You need to have free copies of your ebook to send to beta readers.

Beta readers are usually free because they are paid with the ARC (Advanced Reader's Copy) itself.

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Mike, you're confusing beta readers with those others an author relies on for proofing / copy editing etc..

We're sometimes asked by self - publishing authors about the role that beta readers, editors and Advance Reading (or Review) Copies (ARCs) play in the process of publishing and promoting a book.

To secure reviews for an indie book, authors had just a few options last year: paid review services (offered by outlets such as Kirkus, IndieReader, BlueInk Review, and Self - Publishing Review); customer reviews (solicited by sending review copies to beta readers or via Goodreads or social media giveaways); or a blog tour, where bloggers run an excerpt, review, or q & a — none of which usually leads to coverage in the traditional media.

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