What Does It Mean to
Be a Beta Reader?
You will be part of a team that helps with the writing, editing, and publishing of a best-selling literary fiction novel.
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Beta-readers will work with Skip across various stages of the book writing, editing and publishing process.
When you complete the form to join
the team, you will start with a quick assessment of Skip's current in-process book's theme and story plot hook.
What You Get as a Beta Reader?
1) A signed first-edition copy of the officially traditionally published book.
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2) Special thank you mention in the book's acknowledgements section.
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3) An invitation to a special virtual group discussion on the book's meaning, it's message, and value.
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4) Have your name and comments included as a public testimonial comment either in the book cover, website marketing, or social media posts, if desired.
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5) A signed copy of Skip's non-fiction book, "Overcoming The 7 Deadliest Communication Sins"
Your Responsibilities As a Beta Reader:
1) Review segments of the story and book when requested, up to approximately 20,000 words/10 chapters each time.
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2) Within 30-days answer a brief survey with specific questions geared towards refining the segment.
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3) Commit to reading the entire manuscript when the appropriate draft is ready for full review, complete the final manuscript feedback survey within 30-days, and participate in a one-on-one private call to provide your direct feedback.
