I only recently started using beta readers - I have also had people read the book once released for some feedback and for them to do a possible review for me on Amazon. Beta readers get their hands on your work before it goes too far, they give their honest opinion on your writing, and they help with any plot holes, grammar issues or tell you if the story is interesting or not.
So, are beta readers important?
.. They're more like ALPHA READERS, am I right? - The response I've had from people interested in my writing projects before they are available for the world to see, is incredible. It's very scary letting someone see your work before you even feel it's nearly finished - but it is productive, especially since beta readers will be critical of your work and not just sugar coat things - they want you to have good quality work out there.
I will be contacting more beta readers in the future when I finally finish my novel - I will hopefully do this for my children's books too - obviously limiting how many you need, as if you let anyone read your work, you won't get any sold. I will also be continuing to send out a PDF copy of my books to select people in order to gain more reviews online. Get yourself some betas!
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Wednesday, 20 March 2019
The Macroodelzig - Feedback
The Macroodelzig has been out for one whole week! Argh!
Before the book launch on March 13th, I had been in contact with a few writers, reviewers and bloggers to request some feedback on The Macroodelzig. Luckily, those people are amazing and have helped me promote the book - even if they didn't have time to write something up before the launch, or had a to-be-read list longer than their arms - they shared the book cover on their Instagram stories, retweeted about the book, or wrote a little opinion piece on the story. Thank you so much!
Here's some quotes:
"It’s an uplifting tale that reminds us how being different or quirky doesn’t mean we’re no good, and how there is always someone out there on your wavelength who will ‘get you’ and who will show you their love." - Fran Grant |
"Y'all, this children's book has to be one of the most adorable and creative stories I've read! ... It was really cute and I enjoyed how different it was from anything I had read" - Nataliesbooktalk |
"I think for older readers they will get the message about acceptance , that you don't always have to fit in with the norm ... Beautiful little story will read more from this author" - Amazon Review |
"This is exactly the kind of book that needs to be distributed in primary schools ... It cleverly covers everything from body image, individuality, acceptance, breaking convention and normalising same sex parents whilst keeping it fun.." - Debbie's Bookshelf |
"My four year old loved this book. It is Julia Donaldsonesque but funnier and with a nice moral undertone." - Amazon Review |
Grab the book and see for yourself! HERE or HERE
Before the book launch on March 13th, I had been in contact with a few writers, reviewers and bloggers to request some feedback on The Macroodelzig. Luckily, those people are amazing and have helped me promote the book - even if they didn't have time to write something up before the launch, or had a to-be-read list longer than their arms - they shared the book cover on their Instagram stories, retweeted about the book, or wrote a little opinion piece on the story. Thank you so much!
Here's some quotes:
"It’s an uplifting tale that reminds us how being different or quirky doesn’t mean we’re no good, and how there is always someone out there on your wavelength who will ‘get you’ and who will show you their love." - Fran Grant |
"Y'all, this children's book has to be one of the most adorable and creative stories I've read! ... It was really cute and I enjoyed how different it was from anything I had read" - Nataliesbooktalk |
"I think for older readers they will get the message about acceptance , that you don't always have to fit in with the norm ... Beautiful little story will read more from this author" - Amazon Review |
"This is exactly the kind of book that needs to be distributed in primary schools ... It cleverly covers everything from body image, individuality, acceptance, breaking convention and normalising same sex parents whilst keeping it fun.." - Debbie's Bookshelf |
"My four year old loved this book. It is Julia Donaldsonesque but funnier and with a nice moral undertone." - Amazon Review |
Grab the book and see for yourself! HERE or HERE
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