on Helping Writers become Authors:
Where can I find a beta reader or critique partner?”
Without doubt, that’s the secondmost frequent question I receive from writers, right after where do I find a good editor?.
This can be a tough question to answer for the simple reason that a beta reader or critique partner isn’t someone you simply vet and hire, like you would a freelance editor. Rather, this is a relationship you build, just as you would build any important friendship.