https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/editing/editorial-services/w/content-editing/8277/the-importance-of-beta-readers-and-professional-editors-in-getting-honest-feedbacken-USTelligent Community 10https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/editing/editorial-services/w/content-editing/8277/the-importance-of-beta-readers-and-professional-editors-in-getting-honest-feedbackFri, 01 Sep 2023 19:20:00 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:4cba786f-bb44-4603-8670-113c702d60bcAleatha Romighttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/editing/editorial-services/w/content-editing/8277/the-importance-of-beta-readers-and-professional-editors-in-getting-honest-feedback#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Content Editing by Aleatha Romig on 9/1/2023 7:20:00 PM<br /> <p><br />The editing process can differ greatly from author to author, but one thing that successful authors like Aleatha Romig have in common is that they have a multi-stage process. When finished with a manuscript, Romig first works with a group of beta readers that she&#39;s had for over ten years, some of whom she&#39;s known since high school. These readers know her and her writing well and are good at catching inconsistencies or pointing out things they don&#39;t understand. This honest feedback is very helpful to Romig, and she knows it&#39;s feedback she can trust.<br /> <br />Romig then works with a long-time professional editor that does both developmental and line editing. They go through three rounds which takes about a month. Romig&#39;s manuscript then goes to a proofreader for one last round which takes about two weeks.<br /><br /> With over fifty titles in her portfolio of romance books, this multi-stage process ensures her published books are professional and well-written. It also allows her to make small fixes and changes throughout versus doing major rewrites.</p> <p><a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-01-75/TheImportanceofBetaReadersandProfessionalEditorsinGettingHonestFeedback.mp4">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../TheImportanceofBetaReadersandProfessionalEditorsinGettingHonestFeedback.mp4</a></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, video</div> https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/editing/editorial-services/w/content-editing/8277/the-importance-of-beta-readers-and-professional-editors-in-getting-honest-feedback/revision/4Fri, 01 Sep 2023 18:52:27 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:4cba786f-bb44-4603-8670-113c702d60bcAleatha Romighttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/editing/editorial-services/w/content-editing/8277/the-importance-of-beta-readers-and-professional-editors-in-getting-honest-feedback#commentsRevision 4 posted to Content Editing by Aleatha Romig on 9/1/2023 6:52:27 PM<br /> <p><br />The editing process can differ greatly from author to author, but one thing that successful authors like Aleatha Romig have in common is that they have a multi-level process. When finished with a manuscript, Romig first works with a group of beta readers that she&#39;s had for over ten years, some of whom she&#39;s known since high school. These readers know her and her writing well and are good at catching inconsistencies or pointing out things they don&#39;t understand. This honest feedback is very helpful to Romig, and she knows it&#39;s feedback she can trust.<br /> <br />Romig then works with a long-time professional editor that does both developmental and line editing. They go through three rounds which takes about a month. Romig&#39;s manuscript then goes to a proofreader for one last round which takes about two weeks.<br /><br /> With over fifty titles in her portfolio of romance books, this multi-level process ensures her published books are professional and well-written. It also allows her to make small fixes and changes throughout versus doing major rewrites.</p> <p><a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-01-75/TheImportanceofBetaReadersandProfessionalEditorsinGettingHonestFeedback.mp4">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../TheImportanceofBetaReadersandProfessionalEditorsinGettingHonestFeedback.mp4</a></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, video</div> https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/editing/editorial-services/w/content-editing/8277/the-importance-of-beta-readers-and-professional-editors-in-getting-honest-feedback/revision/3Fri, 01 Sep 2023 18:51:31 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:4cba786f-bb44-4603-8670-113c702d60bcAleatha Romighttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/editing/editorial-services/w/content-editing/8277/the-importance-of-beta-readers-and-professional-editors-in-getting-honest-feedback#commentsRevision 3 posted to Content Editing by Aleatha Romig on 9/1/2023 6:51:31 PM<br /> <p><br />The editing process can differ greatly from author to author, but one thing that successful authors like Aleatha Romig have in common is that they have a multi-level process. When finished with a manuscript, Romig first works with a group of beta readers that she&#39;s had for over 10 years, some of whom she&#39;s known since high school. These readers know her and her writing well and are good at catching inconsistencies or pointing out things they don&#39;t understand. This honest feedback is very helpful to Romig, and she knows it&#39;s feedback she can trust.<br /> <br />Romig then works with a long-time professional editor that does both developmental and line editing. They go through three rounds which takes about a month. Romig&#39;s manuscript then goes to a proofreader for one last round which takes about two weeks.<br /><br /> With over 50 titles in her portfolio of romance books, this multi-level process ensures her published books are professional and well-written. It also allows her to make small fixes and changes throughout versus doing major rewrites.</p> <p><a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-01-75/TheImportanceofBetaReadersandProfessionalEditorsinGettingHonestFeedback.mp4">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../TheImportanceofBetaReadersandProfessionalEditorsinGettingHonestFeedback.mp4</a></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, video</div> https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/editing/editorial-services/w/content-editing/8277/the-importance-of-beta-readers-and-professional-editors-in-getting-honest-feedback/revision/2Fri, 01 Sep 2023 18:50:08 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:4cba786f-bb44-4603-8670-113c702d60bcAleatha Romighttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/editing/editorial-services/w/content-editing/8277/the-importance-of-beta-readers-and-professional-editors-in-getting-honest-feedback#commentsRevision 2 posted to Content Editing by Aleatha Romig on 9/1/2023 6:50:08 PM<br /> <p><br />The editing process can differ greatly from author to author, but one thing that successful authors like Aleatha Romig have in common is that they have a multi-level process. When finished with a manuscript, Romig first works with a group of beta readers that she&#39;s had for over 10 years, some of whom she&#39;s known since high school. These readers know her and her writing well and are good at catching inconsistencies or pointing out things they don&#39;t understand. This honest feedback is very helpful to Romig, and she knows it&#39;s feedback she can trust.<br /> <br />Romig then works with a long-time professional editor that does both developmental and line editing. They go through three rounds which takes about a month. Romig&#39;s manuscript then goes to a proofreader for one last round which takes about 2 weeks.<br /><br /> With over 50 titles in her portfolio of romance books, this multi-level process ensures her published books are professional and well-written. It also allows her to make small fixes and changes throughout versus doing major rewrites.</p> <p><a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-01-75/TheImportanceofBetaReadersandProfessionalEditorsinGettingHonestFeedback.mp4">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../TheImportanceofBetaReadersandProfessionalEditorsinGettingHonestFeedback.mp4</a></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, video</div> https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/editing/editorial-services/w/content-editing/8277/the-importance-of-beta-readers-and-professional-editors-in-getting-honest-feedback/revision/1Fri, 01 Sep 2023 15:16:19 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:4cba786f-bb44-4603-8670-113c702d60bcAleatha Romighttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/editing/editorial-services/w/content-editing/8277/the-importance-of-beta-readers-and-professional-editors-in-getting-honest-feedback#commentsRevision 1 posted to Content Editing by Aleatha Romig on 9/1/2023 3:16:19 PM<br /> <p><br />The editing process can differ greatly from author to author, but one thing that successful authors like Aleatha Romig have in common is that they have a multi-level process. When finished with a manuscript, Romig first works with a group of beta readers that she&#39;s had for over 10 years, some of whom she&#39;s known since high school. These readers know her and her writing well and are good at catching inconsistencies or pointing out things they don&#39;t understand. This honest feedback is very helpful to Romig, and she knows it&#39;s feedback she can trust.<br /> <br />Romig then works with a long-time professional editor that does both developmental and line editing. They go through three rounds which takes about a month. Romig&#39;s manuscript then goes to a proofreader for one last round which takes about 2 weeks.<br /><br /> With over 50 titles in her portfolio of romance books, this multi-level process ensures her published books are professional and well-written. It also allows her to make small fixes and changes throughout versus doing major rewrites.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>