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As you work to expand your platform consider hosting a book club or reading group. This allows you to not only make friends with like-minded people but foster deep relationships with potential readers. Hosting a reading group is a reliable way to connect with readers and promote your book to […]

Author’s platform tip: Book clubs and reading groups

29th April 2023 in Platform Building Prompts tagged beta readers / book club / reading group by Matthew Brown

thief — A mistake new authors make is to hide what they are doing in fear that someone might steal their ideas. No one is going to steal your ideas – here is why. To illustrate the point, we told Tumblr what we were going to write before we had even written it. […]

Relax, no one is going to steal your ideas

7th September 2017 in Advice tagged beta readers / fears / ideas / sharing by Matthew Brown

beta reading — Beta Reading is perhaps the most poorly understood craft of writing. If you might ever find yourself offering feedback to a writer, this guide might help you give the best feedback you have ever given. Beginners and expert writers alike frequently take part in mutual critiques and yet, for all […]

A Rough Guide to Beta Reading

19th July 2017 in Beta Reading tagged beta readers / beta reading / guide by Matthew Brown

proofreading — Beta reading, editing, or proofreading – how do you pick the right one? With so many services on offer for authors, it can be confusing when trying to identify which is right for you. Author Buzz UK is here to help demystify these terms and help you learn what role […]

Proofreading, Copy Editing, and Beta Reading

14th July 2017 in Advice tagged beta readers / beta reading / copy editing / proofreading by Matthew Brown