Beta Reader Blues

By Len Streeper

Someone in your family, or maybe a good friend, wrote a book and they want you to read it to help them make it better.  Crap, you're not a writer, how are you supposed to help them? And what relationship needs that kind of stress, anyway? You've tried to talk your way out of it, but they insist. Now what?

In this book, Len Streeper, author of The Virgin, the Dragon and the Tavern, breaks things down to specific areas for you to concentrate on. This guide is designed to help new beta readers understand some of the common things a new writer needs, to help improve their work. Len also shares some tips on how to express your thoughts, hopefully without damaging your relationship.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Len Streeper
• Release date: Dec 7, 2015
• ISBN: 9781393488170

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Beta Reader Blues

By

Len Streeper

Other Works by Len Streeper

The Drunken Dragon's Tavern Series

The Virgin, the Dragon and the Tavern (Book One)

The Wizard, The Assassin and the Preacher (Book Two)

The Warrior, the Witch and the Wedding (Book Three)

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The Drunken Dragon's Tavern Patron Stories

Leland the Dragon Slayer

Thieves of the Drunken Dragon's Tavern

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The Alien Gun Series

The Soldier and the Slave (Book One)

The Knowledge Bank (Book Two)

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Other Works

Beta Reader Blues - A beginners Guide to Beta Reading for New Writers

Map to Desire - an Anthology

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Beta Reader Blues © 2015 by Len Streeper

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This is a work of fiction. Names, places, characters and incidents are either the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to any actual persons, living or dead, organizations, events or locales is entirely coincidental.

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Cover design © 2015 by Leonard Streeper

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Dedication

To all my beta readers past, present and future. I'm sorry for the arguments I started and thank you so much for your patience and help.

Acknowledgements

I have three people to thank for this book.  The first person is Stephanie Maxwell, my long time loyal friend.  She always beta reads for me and never complains even though I'm sure she gets tired of reading rough drafts. Since she isn't a writer and didn't know how to help, she struggled to help me improve my craft.  This book is a direct result of conversations, texts, and emails we sent back and forth.  She is the inspiration for this book.  Thank you Steph.

Nate Streeper played a huge role in the creation of this book as well.  His excitement at the concept convinced me writing this book was worth my time.  He gave me invaluable advice and kept me focused on the beta reader and not sneaking in advice for writers.  A big part of his advice resulted in chapter five.  The examples in that chapter are there because of him.  I owe him a