A writer’s journey can often be isolating, especially without a writer’s group for support. It’s great to have people to share ideas with, get feedback, or discuss story elements and character development. Self-publishing authors often need more...
By Craig Tuch We’re sometimes asked by self-publishing authors about the role that beta readers, editors and Advance Reading (or Review) Copies (ARCs) play in the process of publishing and promoting a book. If you’ve ever had any questions, I think...
By Corina Koch MacLeod and Carla Douglas Maybe it’s the time of year. All those NaNoWriMo manuscripts are beginning to stir, and they’re popping up like crocuses through the dregs of this winter’s snow. And what’s on every author’s mind? Beta readers. At Beyond Paper,...
If you’re a self-publishing author, you’ve likely either read or been told that you need to hire an editor. But a professional edit costs money, and while self-publishing gurus will recommend that it’s money well spent, not every author has the wherewithal for such an...