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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Hi Paul what age range is your book aimed at and also what type of book is it?

By all means send it to me I will have a quick read through and see how it reads for you.

WOW! so suprised how many people have taken an interest in my question, thankyou to all of you, I'm happy as I will have plenty of reading to do hehehe!! I will also give you an honest answer to how I think your books read to me.

Thankyou Debbie for telling me about this website :)

Sarah

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sarah parker
17/03/2014

Thank you Sarah, I will do my best to get it right. Shall I send you the first chapter and see what you think only 4500 odd words so not too long I think its the shortest chapter in the book. Regards Paul

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That's really nice :) I'm going to be seeking some beta readers for my latest novel soon. I'm going through the second edit now. It needs a lot of tightening and a few extra scenes so hard work ahead!

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