*UPDATE*
I'm not looking for betas anymore, so please don't respond to this thread. Thank you.
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Hi all,
I'm seeking beta readers for my YA thriller/mystery, complete at 82,000.
I am agented and traditionally published, but would like readers for this manuscript before sending it onto my agent.
What I'm looking for - general feedback on plot, characterisation, what works and what doesn't, any inconsistencies or confusion would be great. No need for LBL or micro comments on grammar, etc. It would be great to find a beta who reads and is familiar with YA, even if that isn't what they primarily write. And I'd ideally like someone who is happy to read the whole book, as one of my areas of concern is how successful the mystery is as a whole.
I'm likely to be tied up with another project in Jan and Feb, so there isn't a need for a really speedy read. I would consider a swap, whether it's now or in the future (I read MG, YA and Adult). And I'm happy to send a few chapters initially so any potential betas can see if they gel with the story and want to read on.
The first 1.3k is posted in YA SYW, link in my signature.
Thanks in advance! Happy to take questions via PM.
I'm not looking for betas anymore, so please don't respond to this thread. Thank you.
******
Hi all,
I'm seeking beta readers for my YA thriller/mystery, complete at 82,000.
I am agented and traditionally published, but would like readers for this manuscript before sending it onto my agent.
What I'm looking for - general feedback on plot, characterisation, what works and what doesn't, any inconsistencies or confusion would be great. No need for LBL or micro comments on grammar, etc. It would be great to find a beta who reads and is familiar with YA, even if that isn't what they primarily write. And I'd ideally like someone who is happy to read the whole book, as one of my areas of concern is how successful the mystery is as a whole.
I'm likely to be tied up with another project in Jan and Feb, so there isn't a need for a really speedy read. I would consider a swap, whether it's now or in the future (I read MG, YA and Adult). And I'm happy to send a few chapters initially so any potential betas can see if they gel with the story and want to read on.
The first 1.3k is posted in YA SYW, link in my signature.
Thanks in advance! Happy to take questions via PM.
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