Alpha Readers & Beta Readers | LOL 048

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Today I define what specifically the terms “alpha reader” and “beta reader” mean to me and how I use them in my editing process. I also reflect on why it’s really a good idea not to let anyone read your first draft.</p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Links</strong></p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">The <a href="https://writingexcuses.com" target="_blank">Writing Excuses</a> podcast.</p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Brandon Sanderson’s <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/BrandSanderson" target="_blank">YouTube Channel</a></p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Brandon Sanderson’s <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSH_xM-KC3Zv-79sVZTTj-YA6IAqh8qeQ" target="_blank">2020 Creative Writing Lectures</a></p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">YouTube Channel with Brandon Sanderson’s <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/WriteAboutDragons" target="_blank">older lecture series</a>.</p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Get a <a href="https://www.audibletrial.com/lol" target="_blank">free 30 day trial of Audible</a> with my affiliate link.</p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><a href="/support" target="">Support the show</a>.</p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Join my <a href="https://discord.gg/8muKvtvN8F" target="_blank">Discord server</a>.</p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Call My Voicemail: 951-465-5391</p>