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How Are Beta Reading, Manuscript Evaluation, and Developmental Editing Different?

ByJennifer Lawler

Aspiring editors sometimes aren’t sure of the differences between different types of services they could offer. Three of the main big-picture services editors offer are beta reading, manuscript evaluation, and developmental editing. Here’s how they differ. Beta Reading Beta reading is a type of reader feedback on a manuscript. If you’re familiar with writers’ workshops,…

Ground Rules for Beta Readers and Critique Partners

ByJennifer Lawler

Two ways newer editors get experience with developmental editing/story editing is through beta reading and critique partnering. Beta reading is giving a basic reader reaction to someone’s manuscript. Critique partners are writers who trade their manuscripts and give each other feedback. Here are some basic rules to follow when beta reading and critique partnering: 1….