Introduction to Beta Reading
Want to be part of the creative process of bringing a book to life? If you are an avid reader who desires to support writers, then this program may be for you.
What you’ll learn
- What beta readers actually do..
- Techniques for giving constructive feedback..
- The difference between personal preferences and objective critique..
- Methods and Practical tips for formatting feedback..
- To communicate professionally and kindly with writers.
- To begin beta reading for authors with confidence and clarity.
Course Content
- Module #1: Introduction to Beta Reading –> 5 lectures • 6min.
- Module #2: Understanding the Writer’s Needs –> 5 lectures • 5min.
- Module #3: How to Read Critically, but Kindly –> 5 lectures • 5min.
- Module #4: Writing Useful Feedback –> 5 lectures • 11min.
- Module #5: Getting Started as a Beta Reader –> 5 lectures • 7min.
- Introduction to Beta Reading: Course Completion –> 2 lectures • 2min.
Requirements
Want to be part of the creative process of bringing a book to life? If you are an avid reader who desires to support writers, then this program may be for you.
This course will teach you how to become a skilled, thoughtful, and confident Beta Reader: someone who provides early feedback on unpublished manuscripts before they go to print.
You’ll learn how to communicate clearly with authors, and offer feedback that’s honest, respectful, and genuinely helpful. Whether you’re helping a friend or working with aspiring professionals, this course will equip you to make a real difference in a writer’s journey.
How to Be a Beta Reader: is a comprehensive, beginner-friendly guide to becoming the kind of reader writers trust: one who offers supportive, and actionable feedback that helps bring a story to its best version. Whether you wish to be a volunteer beta reader or build your own beta reading portfolio, this course will give you the tools to approach the role with confidence and clarity.
The course includes different forms of beta reading feedback, and how to write your feedback comments constructively.
We are looking forward to seeing you in the course. We wish you all the best and success!