Julie’s Comments (group member since Oct 19, 2016)

Julie’s comments from the Navigating Indieworld Discussing All Things Indie group.

Thanks! Carole loaned me the book. I just found it in my inbox. I have asked the reviewer if she was interested/ If she says yes, I will pass along your email. Would you like me to post the review opportunity on my facebook pages?

ME!!!!! I may know someone else too. I will email you. She expressed interest when she saw one of your posts.

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https://twitter.com/caroleproman

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Congrats Carole!

N.N. you are so right. That knowledge comes with experience! It is an investment that will pay off one day, but if you don't put anything into it, you can't expect a return.

I learned (through clients) that you need to research sites and services. Chances are, you will find all you need to know online in the form of reviews IF a company has scammed someone. Most of my clients have been scammed by vanity publishers because they were under the impression that they were real publishing companies. If you can't find reviews, ask around or ask for references.

This guy has a few great points: http://www.gogetmikey.com/blog/10-rea...

If you hire a beta reader, you know their reputation is on the line. They are going to be honest and give great advice. You will also know when to expect the work to be complete so you can work on other things. You can judge a beta reader's past work based on how well their books have ranked or what awards their authors have won. Don't be afraid to reach out to the authors and find out how much the beta reader did and how thorough they were with their analysis.

Beta readers that work for free or as an exchange may not be as honest because they are doing you a favor. Maybe you will get lucky, but there is always a chance that you won't. Authors tend to be kind (or I would like to think that) to each other and no one wants to come across as a know it all. If your fans beta read for you, they may want to impress and be called on again for future books.

What are your thoughts on beta readers?

There are many places to find beta readers. Great places to start would be Goodreads, social media pages like Twitter and Facebook, and online author groups. You can either hire services or find beta readers that will read for free.