So, you have a complete first draft of a novel. Congratulations, first of all, you’ve written a novel; that is an accomplishment unto itself. Now what? Is it ready for publication? Probably not yet. This episode addresses next steps after you complete that first draft.SHOW NOTES:You need eyes on your work for unbiased feedback. What are some options?

• Writing group

• Critique partners

• Content editors

• Writing coaches

What’s the difference between alpha readers and beta readers? And at what stage do you need them?

Creating a guide for the kinds of feedback you are looking for on your novel: Sample (FREE DOWNLOAD) Alpha/Beta Reader, CP Questions

Where do you find people to review your book?

LINKS:

Critique Circle https://www.critiquecircle.com/Megan Lally’s CP Match https://www.meganlallywrites.com/cpmatchmakerWomen’s Fiction Writers Association (WFWA) https://www.womensfictionwriters.org/Reedsy https://reedsy.com/write-a-bookFiverr https://www.fiverr.com/categories/writing-translation/book-editing?source=category_tree

DO NOW:Research some of the links we’ve provided. See what is the best fit for you. Create your own list of Desired Feedback. Reach out & share your work.

Hope Gibbs, author of Where the Grass Grows Blue https://www.authorhopegibbs.com/

Donna Norman-Carbone, author of All That is Sacred https://www.donnanormancarbone.com