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How to be a good beta reader or critique partner
Today, I thought I would outline how you can be a good beta reader or critique partner for others. This post will set out some tips you can bear in mind when beta reading and offering feedback to a writer on their manuscript.
Rhian MacGillivray
Nov 285 min read


Why beta readers are important, and where to find them
In today’s blog post, I thought I’d talk about beta readers and their importance in helping writers improve their craft. I’ve worked with beta readers in the past, but more recently I’ve found myself a wonderful group of beta readers. We chat daily on a Discord server and we swap manuscripts and feedback continuously, with a monthly video call to talk about our work, feedback and brainstorm.
Rhian MacGillivray
Nov 186 min read


Designing A Book Cover for ‘The Cards We’re Dealt’
This post is about how I designed my cover for my first novel, The Cards We’re Dealt.
Rhian MacGillivray
Mar 226 min read


What Does Self-publishing A Book Involve?
I’m self-publishing my first book in May, but what exactly does that involve? This post gives an overview of the self-publishing process.
Rhian MacGillivray
Mar 105 min read
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