Yikes! Beta Readers Have My Manuscript
I have just entered a brand new phase of the indie publishing process. My novel is in the hands of beta readers. If you are unaware, as I was, beta readers are also known as test or first readers. Before you send your manuscript off to your professionally hired editor, it is recommended that you have a few people read your work. These first readers can catch typos and grammar mistakes, but mainly they are there to read it straight…