Tag Archives: beta readers

How Many Edits Does a Story Need?

A common complaint I hear from readers against indie (or self-published) books is the lack of editing. With Amazon and other platforms making it so easy to publish, there are lots of writers who upload a book without any kind of edits, which is painfully obvious from the first few pages. There are also lots...

On the Subject of Beta-reading

Today I have some pictures of Sanctuary of Sameiro, situated on the southeastern hills that overlook the city. This is how it looks from the balcony in my mother’s condo:   In chapter two of The Secret Life of Daydreams, there’s a scene that takes place there. I don’t want to give too much away,...

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