Step 1
Application
Submit application below. Applications close February 28, 2027.
Shape the Story
Beta Readers
Read a completed draft before editing. Your feedback on pacing, character, and plot logic directly shapes the final book.
The Program
How beta reading works
What beta readers receive
- Complete first-draft manuscript (pre-copyedit)
- A structured feedback questionnaire
- A signed finished copy when published
- Acknowledgment in the final book
- Early access to the next ARC cycle
What we ask
- Read the full manuscript — no partial reads
- Complete the feedback form within 3 weeks
- Honest, specific feedback — not cheerleading
- Keep the manuscript confidential until publication
Beta cycle for The Rise of the Matriarchy
Step 2
Selection
Selected beta readers will be chosen by March 1, 2027. We typically select 15–20 readers per cycle.
Step 3
Manuscript delivery
Draft delivered by March 9, 2027.
Step 4
Reading & feedback
3 weeks to read and complete the feedback questionnaire.
Step 5
Thank you
Signed copy mailed upon publication. Acknowledgment confirmed.
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Apply to Beta Read
We prioritize readers who read widely in the genre and give detailed, specific feedback. Follower count is not considered.