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Q&A Finding beta-readers for science | religion non-fiction

Getting eyeballs on the manuscript is a good way to reality-check what you've written. I can think of a couple of options: One strategy is to try posting on discussion boards where fans of scienc...

posted 7y ago by Neil‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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#2: Initial revision by (deleted user) · 2019-12-08T06:48:59Z (over 4 years ago)
Getting eyeballs on the manuscript is a good way to reality-check what you've written. I can think of a couple of options:

One strategy is to try posting on discussion boards where fans of science and religion hang out, trying to find test readers that way. Your best bet is to participate in the community before doing this.

Another option is to look for an editorial read-through, as Lauren has [suggested](https://writers.stackexchange.com/questions/29406/finding-beta-readers-for-science-religion-non-fiction#comment43561_29406). This would involve paying a read fee to an established editor.

You could also combine these approaches - a read-through by a pro editor would be a great way to put the finishing touches on a beta-read manuscript.

#1: Imported from external source by user avatar System‭ · 2017-07-27T23:36:00Z (almost 7 years ago)
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