Get feedback from a reader's perspective. This is all about how the story makes you feel, what you love, the parts that made you cheer or swoon or fume (in a good way!)

 

As well as pointing out what works, a beta reader also highlights areas that are potentionally confusing, areas that fall short on emotional impact or characters that could be more compelling.

 

The great thing about a beta read is its like a practice reader, someone who points out the strengths and weaknesses before anyone else reads the book, giving you feedback to improve so you can publish your best book.