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#117: Exploring the World of Beta and Sensitivity Reading with Julie Taylor from The Spun Yarn
#117: Exploring the World of Beta and Sensitivity Reading with Julie Taylor from The Spun Yarn
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60 minutes
Released:
Nov 21, 2023
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Podcast episode
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“As I kid I was like, I would love to get paid to read.” - Julie TaylorIn today’s episode, I’m sitting down to chat with Julie Taylor, Chief Operating Officer at The Spun Yarn - a company that offers paid beta reading and sensitivity reading services to authors. Here’s a preview of what’s included:[06:15] How does The Spun Yarn create a perfect matching system between its authors and its beta readers?[15:37] When would an author need this type of service? How is it different than working with an editor? [31:14] The beta-readers-questioning-method and thinking process.[47:28] Making changes throughout the years thanks to feedback given by both authors and beta readers.Links mentioned in this episode:The Spun Yarn websiteThe Spun Yarn on FacebookThe Spun Yarn on LinkedInThe Spun Yarn on XWant to join is to chat about The Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros? Our next meeting is on November611th, 2023 and we're going to be reading and deconstructing this uber popular fantasy novel to see how and why it works. Click here to join or to learn more!Support the showIf you enjoyed this episode of the Fiction Writing Made Easy Podcast, please rate, review, and follow this show! Follow me on Instagram @savannah.gilbo
Released:
Nov 21, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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