There’s a way—a truly exciting way!

The first fiction that I ever beta read changed my life. Yes, it helped the author, but it transformed the course of my literary world—so much so that I now make a living offering author services—all because I got my foot in the door with beta reading.

What is beta reading, you ask? It’s reading unpublished works of fiction and giving the author effective and actionable feedback to improve that work.

It’s basically like entering a magic portal each day to a whole new world, a world where you get to read and contribute to the beautiful, thrilling, and captivating stories that make our worlds go 'round, provide hours of thought-provoking entertainment, and keep us up late into the night.

Wherever you may be in your beta reading journey, this series is certain to transform you into an incredible author services provider.

Book 1 covers the very foundation of the skill: the fundamentals of fiction.

Book 2 shows you how to take those fundamentals and apply them to works in your favorite genre.

Book 3 takes you step by step through the process of setting up your dream author services business—all from scratch!

In this series you’ll learn:

• how to read with the eyes of a reader, writer, and editor.
• how to use some helpful tools to make your beta reading life a breeze.
• how to comb through a book in an organized fashion, ensuring efficiency and quality.
• how to create an effective, actionable, and encouraging analysis and editorial letter.
• how to set up an author services business the right way from the start.
• how to gain experience for an impressive portfolio.
• how to make your marketing efforts as painless and efficient as possible.

And you’ll be thought absolutely charming when authors experience your superb beta reading etiquette!

Look, the fascinating world of books needs you like never before.

There are thousands of self-publishing authors needing someone with the skills to help them craft their next bestselling book.

That someone could be you!

Whether you are an avid reader curious about the possibility of an exciting new hobby, a serious reader looking to put your reading habit to work, or an old beta reading pro wanting to get better at what you do, this series is for you!

What Amazon readers are saying:

★★★★★ 'Excellent job of laying the groundwork for aspiring beta readers.'

★★★★★ 'Gives me all the techniques and vocabulary I need.'

★★★★★ 'Writing in a down-home, conversational style, Dedrie Marie provides insight into the craft of writing fiction by defining key writing and publishing terms, discussing the elements of various genres and tips for would-be Beta readers and writers of fiction who want to become part of the process of writing great fiction.'

★★★★★ 'As someone who has wanted to be a beta reader for a while, I really enjoyed this series.'

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