Look Out Beta Readers!

I'm in the process of making the final* pass through my WIP before it goes to my beta readers.

Specifically, I'm looking at:

Bolstering descriptions, of settings and people Incorporating the five senses Spelling/grammar/typos/awkward sentences Overuse of pet words: that, just, maybe, Kyrgyzstan Making sure the chapter numbers are in order Characters who are always smiling, nodding, shrugging, or guffawing.

Last night, I awoke at three a.m. with some ideas about...