When you find a good beta reader, it’s like striking gold.

Suddenly you have riches of feedback to help shape your story into the MS you set out to write when you typed the first sentence.

It’s natural to want to return the favor and help another writer. Beta reading for others will also help you sharpen your skills. Like a cosmic joke, it’s always easier to see typos, pacing problems, or stilted sentences in someone else’s MS.

For that reason and more, if you ever get the chance to be a beta, take the opportunity with both hands, and stick to these do’s and don’ts.

The Do’s And Don’ts Of Being A Good Beta Reader

Do Spot All The Typos

The best way to spot a typo is with fresh eyes. When you’ve never read the piece before, mistakes will jump out at you. As a beta reading…