The Charmed Studio Podcast for Artists

What Are Beta Readers? How to Get Honest Feedback Without Crushing Your Creative Spirit

Episode Summary

You’ve poured your heart into your book. But how do you know if it’s actually working for a reader? Enter the beta reader. In this 20-minute irreverent romp, we uncover what beta readers really do, why writers need them, and how to avoid confusing them with editors or proofreaders. Find out whether beta readers are free, what questions to ask, and how this simple step can help you make your book stronger before sharing it with the world. Especially good for artists who write, creative entrepreneurs, and anyone who wants honest reader feedback without handing over their entire creative vision.

Episode Notes

https://youtu.be/UGw-NV6qUMo?feature=sharedHave a question on anything writing-related? Ask Thea at www.thecharmedstudio.com/contact. I love questions and answer every one of them with a happy heart. 

Two irreverent, funny, F-Bomb-laden 8-minute videos on where to find Beta Readers and what to ask them:

All About Beta Readers Part 1 by Jenna Moreci

All About Beta Readers Part 2 by Jenna Moreci

Fabulous, totally inexpensive course for writers who want to self-publish a book by Romance/Erotica Writer Alessandra Torre. Take this if you are feeling overwhelmed about what to do when if you are writing, self-publishing and self-promoting your own book.

A Fearless Way to Self Publish https://youtu.be/UGw-NV6qUMo?feature=shared
A Fearless Way to Sell More Novels https://youtu.be/UGw-NV6qUMo?feature=shared

Great, great, humble Youtube video by a British Gallerist. Watch it here:
Artists-do you know how to work with galleries to sell your art, or even how to approach them?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGw-NV6qUMo

Kevin Doberstein Art

Brenda Doberstein Art