Beta Reading Worksheet
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What is a beta reader?
A beta reader is the second set of eyes on a book, they go through and read it looking for plot holes and other inconsistencies. The beta reader is key when it comes to pacing and helping improve a story.
I was asked a few months back if I would be willing to beta read for a couple of authors. I love them both—actually, I freaking adore them—and romantic comedies are my absolute jam, so, of course, I said ‘HELL YES!’
Then I proceeded to scour the internet for a beta reading worksheet that I loved and could work with while I was reading. I was a beta reading newbie, but I wanted nothing more than do the best job I could. I did find one other worksheet, but it wasn’t really what I wanted. I went and did my beta read, focusing on the things the authors requested. I read it and gave my feedback, but I really wanted something that I could sit down with and make sure I didn’t miss anything that would be helpful to them even after I finished.
As busy women attempting to find the balance between our professional, family and “me” time, we don’t always have time to sit down and create our own template for helping our beloved authors out. That’s when I just KNEW we needed a worksheet that we could download and print off whenever we have an author ask us for help.
Note: This is beta worksheet is geared toward romance novels, although it can work for other genre’s as well. This is just a guideline and each author may want you to look out for something that is not on this worksheet.
I hope you find this helpful! Happy beta reading!
This is simply fabulous! So excited to find this as just picked up a new beta to read!
I hope you love using this worksheet. I hope to do a beta read soon, if I can get some reviews knocked out!
This is excellent