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To: Lazamataz

When I hired an editor for my book, I opted for a developmental edit rather than a copy edit. In the end it wound up including a copy edit anyway, but was also very helpful with things like pacing and clarity.

When it came time to publish, I had no idea how to get reviews beforehand or afterward. Do you have any tips for this? I’m currently finishing up the sequel and it’s in the hands of a beta reader. After that I’ll be hiring an editor.


109 posted on 07/12/2025 1:30:39 PM PDT by Windcatcher
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To: Windcatcher
When it came time to publish, I had no idea how to get reviews beforehand or afterward. Do you have any tips for this?

I sent copies in PDF form to friends and told them to be brutally honest. However, the next time I do this, I'll be using ARC groups (Advance Reader Copy). There are groups dedicated to this. I have my finger on one, but there are many.

111 posted on 07/12/2025 1:33:53 PM PDT by Lazamataz (I'm so on fire that I feel the need to stop, drop, and roll!)
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