How to Know If Your Manuscript Is Ready to Submit
How do you know when your manuscript is ready to submit? Learn the revision steps, submission checklist, and common mistakes to avoid before sending your novel to an agent or publisher.
Beta readers
Beta Readers vs Critique Partners: What Writers Need to Know (2026 Guide)
Beta readers and critique partners serve different functions in the writer’s life.
Beta Reading and Critiques
I am often asked to beta read or critique an author’s manuscript or partial manuscript, and I am usually happy to do this. A beta reader is a person who reads a manuscript with a critical eye and with the intention to improve the content of the work in progress. This is the general aim … Read more