When you finish writing a book, you can’t just send it off to the publisher without editing it or getting some feedback on it. But proper editing and just getting feedback and two very different things. Editing is done by a trained editor who checks for grammar and punctuation errors and gives you feedback on the technicalities of your novel. A beta reader is someone who reads your book and gives you feedback purely from a reader-centric perspective. They don’t edit your book, but give your feedback on your story, whether it’s appealing or not, how is the pace, and so on. But what are the major differences between a beta reader and an editor? Let’s see:
Who is a Beta Reader?
A beta reader is someone who gives you feedback on various aspects of your novel. They will tell you what works and what does not. Some questions that beta readers answer are:
- Are your characters developed well enough?
- Was your storyline easy to follow?
- Were there a lot of plot holes?
- Was the language easy to understand?
- Did it get stagnant at a point?
They will give you an idea of the first impression of your book, so it’s very important to take their word seriously. Try to keep the pool of beta readers that you send your book to small and…
