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Hi y’all! It’s been literally ages since I’ve frequented this wonderful writer’s hub, but I have questions that must needs answering and old friends to greet!

Hello once more! I trust your writing endeavors have been going half as well as you planned?

Yes?

Your characters are not talking back, are they?

But of course they are!

I have missed you all dearly, and it is so great to be back again 🙂

But on with the questions! As the title suggests, they relate to beta readers and the captivating process of editing.

Let’s start with that wonderful editing process.

I have no idea where to begin.

Except by reading SE’s articles, and posting this post for answers. Any tips and tricks are sincerely welcome – but I do have one big question: when should I start editing? My WIP is going to be at least two books long; should I edit the first book after I have completed the first draft so that I have a completed story to base my second book on, or should I write both books and then edit them together so that I do not edit the first just to write the second and realize I have major revisions that must take place?

I apologize for that mouthful.

I wonder if it needs editing?

But on to the second question/questions!

How on earth do beta readers work? I know they read your book and give you feedback, but when do you let them read the book? The first messy draft? The second revision? While you’re physically writing it?

And what feedback from them are you looking for?

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this post! I’m open to literally any strategies or plans.

And, also, if any of y’all are interested in beta reading my fantasy novel, let me know! However, do not, under any circumstances, feel pressured to do so. Life is crazy, and I do not know if even I have the time to efficiently beta read (finding time to write is already an interesting adventure!)

God bless!