r/BetaReaders

34K archived posts · Jun 2013 – Sep 2026

BetaReaders: Connecting Authors with Betas

r/BetaReaders

Connecting authors with volunteer betas and talking all things critique. Looking for feedback on something you've written? Want to help an aspiring author polish their manuscript? Have a critique-related question? You're in the right place! Remember—no offering services or asking for money or payments after a “free sample” in the sub!

Created Aug 31, 2011

40KMembers (last snapshot)

34KArchived posts

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Includes information for both authors and betas on how to get the most out of this sub, along with information about word count vs. page count, Reddit resources for writers, and more.

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###Golden Rules of Beta Reading

Betas: When giving critiques, thou shalt be diplomatic. TL;DR - Assume the author knows what they're doing and that every choice is intentional, and frame your feedback as your opinion to avoid making objective claims.

Authors: When receiving critique, thou shalt not argue with the reader. TL;DR - Trying to explain yourself or "correct" the reader is fruitless and should be avoided: take the feedback, or don't. If a reader is being abusive, let the mods know.

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