Yes, for the first time, I'm actively seeking Beta Readers! Here's my "Beta Reader FAQ":
Who can be a Beta Reader?
- Anyone who reads a lot, particularly Fantasy, GLBT fiction, YA Fiction. Other genres are helpful, too!
- Other serious, aspiring writers (or published ones!).
What does a Beta Reader do?
Simply put, the job is to read a given work (one of my novels) and comment on it! You can read one of my stories or many over time, according to your interest and availability.
How are the novels furnished to Beta Readers?
Two ways. The first (best for longer excerpts or entire works) is in eBook format using Mobipocket Reader(tm). This text viewing program is available free over the internet from the Mobi website. The Reader enables you to view/read downloaded files (eBooks) using your PC, smartphone or PDA. It also allows you to add comments directly to the eBook (you can then email the file back to me).
Second, you can also read available chapters online by visiting my password-protected blog created just for the purpose of sharing manuscripts with Beta Readers. In this case, you would send me your comments by email or post them as comments on that blog, which is called ADRIAN'S ARCHIVES. If you'd like more information about visiting my secure blog, see this posting.
Are there any restrictions?
By agreeing to become a Beta Reader, you express your agreement with the following terms:
- You must keep the stories confidential. Since they are intended for possible publication, it is absolutely imperative that you do not share the stories with others, or disseminate them in any way. Most especially, this means not posting the stories on the internet in any form whatsoever, which would effectively nullify their potential commercial value.
- There is no compensation (payment) for your services. Think of it this way: you are helping a serious, hard-working aspiring writer to improve toward becoming a published writer, and you get to read some interesting stories before the general public does! And, if you are also an aspiring writer, I would be happy to reciprocate and share feedback with you regarding your own stories!
It's that simple!
If you're interesting in helping a serious, hard-working, aspiring writer become a published novelist (that's me!), then please contact me by posting a comment to this blog posting, or by emailing me at:
americanauthor [AT]
yahoo [DOT] com
Thank you!
Adrian
