Fiction Writing Made Easy

#117: Exploring the World of Beta and Sensitivity Reading with Julie Taylor from The Spun Yarn


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“As I kid I was like, I would love to get paid to read.” - Julie Taylor

In today’s episode, I’m sitting down to chat with Julie Taylor, Chief Operating Officer at The Spun Yarn - a company that offers paid beta reading and sensitivity reading services to authors. Here’s a preview of what’s included:

[06:15] How does The Spun Yarn create a perfect matching system between its authors and its beta readers?

[15:37] When would an author need this type of service? How is it different than working with an editor?

[31:14] The beta-readers-questioning-method and thinking process.

[47:28] Making changes throughout the years thanks to feedback given by both authors and beta readers.

Links mentioned in this episode:

  • The Spun Yarn website
  • The Spun Yarn on Facebook
  • The Spun Yarn on LinkedIn
  • The Spun Yarn on X


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