Beta Readers vs. Critique Partners: A Newbie Author's Perspective

In this video for my AuthorTube Playlist I shed some light on Beta Readers vs Critique Partners. What are the differences between the two? I give my definition of a Beta Reader and a Critique Partner. How do I find beta readers or critique partners? Other questions I dive into in this video, can my friends and family serve as beta readers? What should I look for in a Critique Partner? Where are some ideas for finding suitable critique partners? So if you've done the hard work and completed your manuscript and are now wondering now what...check out this video!

Things to consider are, where can one find beta readers, where can one find critique partners, and what are some general tips for finding a good fit. If you're an author I recommend checking out some local writing groups, or even a writer's guild. I have provided the link for my writer's guild below. They have a great deal of resources, as well as ways to connect with other writers interested in finding critique partners, even during Covid 19.

This playlist will provide insight to fellow writers looking for a newbie author that has experienced 'imposter syndrome,' finding beta readers/critique groups, tips for self-editing, and support for the mental anguish of querying. Join me for new episodes weekly focused specifically on the journey of going from unpublished manuscript to traditionally published author!

About my book: My story is a YA fantasy that follows a gay teenager living in South city St. Louis. He is surrounded by a supportive family and a diverse group of friends that reflect the eclectic neighborhood he calls home. Being one of only a few out kids at his school, he longs for love and someone to share the ups and downs of high school with.

After a series of recurring nightmares, a dark family secret reveals most of the life he has known is a lie. He’s a powerful warlock from a prominent magical family. Their coven, led by his mother, has been on the run from his father and his family of Dark Magic practitioners for years. There isn’t much time to process the truth before someone he loves is taken and forced into servitude by his father’s cabal of evil sorcery. Bryson is forced to reckon with his reluctance to embrace his newly unleashed power before it’s too late and without revealing that their coven has been hiding in plain sight all along.

St. Louis Writer's Guild: https: https://www.stlwritersguild.org

Beta Readers Group on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/...

Critique Partners Group on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show_...