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• Alpha, Beta, Editing, & ARC: The Difference

  

  I recently posted an article called “What is Beta Reading?” which explained what it is and how it’s useful to authors. In that article, I also touched upon alpha reading, but in this one, I’ll outline the order of editing and explain them in stages. Part 1: Alpha Reading The first step in writing a…

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  June 6, 2022

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• What is Beta Reading?

  

  If you’ve joined any online writing groups, you’ve probably heard of beta reading already. If not, that’s fine. In this article, I’ll talk about what beta reading is, how it’s different from other forms of manuscript revision, where to find readers, and how to interpret feedback in a positive way. What Is It? First things…

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  June 4, 2022

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• How to Get the Most Out of Self-Editing

  Editing is an integral part of the writing process, but at the same time, it’s completely separate. You’ve probably heard the advice Don’t edit while you write before, but what does that mean? Writing the first draft of your book should be all about getting the story on paper (or in an electronic document). There…

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  April 4, 2022

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