There’s no use in sending your manuscript to an uninterested reader. By taking time to discover your novel’s ideal reader before sending out beta copies, you’ll be able to cultivate a list of betas who most accurately represent your future readers, saving you—and those unenthusiastic partners—a wealth of time and trouble.
I love Jane Friedman! (I'm on her mailing list and I get a list of her latest articles every week. I read at least one of them.) She even has a list of writing resources:
I love Jane Friedman! (I'm on her mailing list and I get a list of her latest articles every week. I read at least one of them.) She even has a list of writing resources:
https://janefriedman.com/resources/