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#117: Exploring the World of Beta and Sensitivity Reading with Julie Taylor from The Spun Yarn
21 Nov 2023
“As I kid I was like, I would love to get paid to read.” - Julie TaylorIn today’s episode, I’m sitting down to chat with Julie Taylor, Chief Operating Officer at The Spun Yarn - a company that offers paid beta reading and sensitivity reading services to authors. Here’s a preview of what’s included:[06:15] How does The Spun Yarn create a perfect matching system between its authors and its beta readers?[15:37] When would an author need this type of service? How is it different than working with an editor? [31:14] The beta-readers-questioning-method and thinking process.[47:28] Making changes throughout the years thanks to feedback given by both authors and beta readers.Links mentioned in this episode:The Spun Yarn websiteThe Spun Yarn on FacebookThe Spun Yarn on LinkedInThe Spun Yarn on XFREE QUIZ: Take this 30-second quiz to get a custom action plan that'll help you move from stuck writer to published author!Support the show👉 Looking for a transcript? If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, scroll down below the episode player until you see the transcript.
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