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How to read books for free (which aren’t detrimental to the author)

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Despite the likes of Amazon, Waterstones and big supermarket chains demanding massive discounts on bestselling, frontlist titles (which might be good from a reader’s point of view but not that of the author) the cost of living crisis means many of us cannot buy the books we would want to. Believe me, I would have …

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Five things which have helped me become a better beta reader

by Emma CoxReading, WritingPosted on 3 Comments

Beta Readers are invaluable to writers. They put their trust in them to read and critique their work. So what have I learnt since becoming a beta reader?  1) Stick to guidelines and deadlines Writers should give you guidance on what they want from you. Ask first if they would like you to offer help …

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