The Writer

Gigi Will Know

I know it’s helpful to show trusted readers your work before submitting it for publication. But none of my friends and family are writers! Do you have tips for finding good beta readers elsewhere?

—DOUBLE VISION

Dear Double Vision,

Do you only want writers to read your book? No? You want everyone to read it and love it? Even – gasp! –

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