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This episode of the Story Savvy Series, a writer education podcast for fantasy authors, breaks down the difference between a dev edit vs beta read and how to work with critique partners for fiction effectively. You will also learn how to recruit beta readers for writers, prepare your manuscript for feedback, and avoid common red flags in editing services.
Join developmental editor Rebecca Hartwell [hartboundediting.com] and aspiring middle grade fantasy author Agnes Wolfe [agneswolfeauthor.com] as they walk through the stages of preparing your book for outside eyes. Whether you're swapping with critique partners or planning to hire a developmental editor, this episode gives you clarity on what kind of feedback you need, what to listen to, what to ignore, and how to find the right outside readers.

In this Episode:
How to format your manuscript for editors and beta readers
Where to find reliable beta readers and critique partners
The difference between beta readers, critique partners, and developmental editors
Why a 4–6 week deadline is ideal for beta feedback, and how to set it clearly
Common pitfalls with feedback readers
How to handle missed deadlines, dropouts, and unhelpful replies

Chapters:
[00:00] Intro
[00:43] Prepping for Feedback
[03:26] Defining Outside Reader Types
[12:30] Where to Find Beta Readers
[15:13] Vetting Developmental Editors
[22:22] Screening Beta Readers Properly
[26:08] What to Send Your Beta Readers
[32:24] Handling Missed Deadlines & Issues
[39:36] Summary & Key Takeaways

Resources:
Additional Thoughts & Transcript, Links, & Handouts: https://hartboundediting.com/formatti...
Hart Bound Developmental Editing - https://hartboundediting.com/
Agnes Wolfe - agneswolfeauthor.com
Fantasy Virtual Critique Partners -   / 479454803907608  
Dragonheart Academy - Dragonheartacademy.com

See you next week for episode 50: Killing Time While Getting Feedback