Beta Reader

by sarah parker
17th March 2014

I have been a beta reader for my friend Debbie Ellen Carr who has been writing Balancing Syrestia, and have so far have enjoyed every minute of her books.

It got me thinking though that I would love ot become a beta reader for other authors too. So I was told to come on here and let you all know who I am.

Sarah

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I agree Katie we are too close to our own work, as for lonely I would definitely get more done if my family would let be be alone !!! Regards Paul

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Paul Garside
19/03/2014

I for one could use all the opinions I can get! This writing business is a lonely one and you are too close to your own work to see it for what it is.

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Katie Gerrard
19/03/2014

Hello everyone. I have just read through all our posts and if I use the word "poor" Sarah I think you all know what I mean. Sarah asked a question and I think I asked how much the cost would be, I did this in ignorance and immediately Sarah replied that she did not and I as I remember had no intention of making a charge, I think the posts have got lost along the way. I for one know Sarah IS NOT ASKING FOR A FEE... ah all capitals sorry never mind maybe that mistake makes the point clearer. Thanks Sarah just a misunderstanding somewhere along the read. I do love a good game of Chinese whispers lol. Hope you are well Regards Paul.

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