r/RomanceWriters • u/Silent_Win_9763 • 14d ago

Beta readers

Where are we finding them? How much money can I expect to spend on them? My book is not even finished yet but I feel like I am so caught up in the publishing process that I’m having trouble focusing on much else. I know the first step is to just write the book, to at least finish a “dirty draft” as some would call it. I’m at 16,500 words and worried that I’ve wasted my time writing all of them and that no one will even be interested in my work. The perfectionist in me has such a hard time with just continuing to write and not editing as I go.

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u/lmfbs 13d ago

I've found most of my beta readers on various discords (usually with reciprocal swaps) - but really I think beta readers aren't so much your issue, it's the confidence. Finding a little tribe where you can talk about these feelings (and realise lots of us have them too!) can definitely be helpful.

I'd be happy to take a look at a couple of chapters if you like, I'm always looking for writing buddies <3

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u/Phyll-n-likeawriter 12d ago

Hello, I'm new to this world of online feedback and would love to participate in some reciprocal review of writing. I've been a member of local writing groups in-person and virtually for children's books, but I have not sought out a local writing group for romance novels. Would love to pursue this.