BETA READER QUESTIONS

BETA READERS ARE IMPORTANT


     Before you send your clean, self-edited manuscript to an editor, it is wise to send it to at least three beta readers. 
     These readers should enjoy reading the genre in which you have written your book, and have some knowledge of how it should be written.
     Beta readers quickly read through your manuscript to make sure the content and development are strong, and sometimes to point out blatant punctuation or grammar errors.
     Beta reading is not professional editingThey read to see if they like the story and if it's solid.

Below are some questions to pose to beta readers so they know what you'd like them to look for in the manuscript.

1. What is your favorite part of the book?

2. Which characters did you enjoy the most, the least, and why?

3. Did the dialogue feel natural? 

4. How was the pacing?

5. Where was it tedious or confusing to read? 

6. Did you lose interest in reading at any point? Where and why?

7. Were there any scenes you found to be unbelievable, or illogical, and why?

8. Was there a place where the plot was predictable?

9. Did the climax feel climactic? Was the payoff in the end worth reading the book? 

10. Would you recommend this book to a friend?

     Once you receive your beta edits back, go through and self-edit your MS again, based on decisions you've made according to their suggestions.
     
     It's always good to remember that if two or three of your beta readers disagree with what you've written, they're probably right. They symbolize your readership. 
Pay attention to what they think.