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    Posted: 25 Jan 2022 at 10:50pm
What is a beta? It seems like they are test readers who read stories and gave feedback prior to submission. How do I find them for next time?

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote surnica Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 Jan 2022 at 12:59am
You're right.  A beta reader is an early test reader that gives feedback and helps with revisions.  During every NYCM contest, there is a forum post that has a place for people to sign up to beta read.  You can find that post, put your information on it, and contact others that are willing to beta read.  Generally, people swap betas--so they'll read your story if you read theirs.
There's also a NYCM writers' group on Discord that is a very good place to get feedback.  (https://forums.nycmidnight.com/nycm-writers-group-discord-server_topic34218_page1.html)

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How do we go about finding beta readers for round 2?  I've never made it this far before.  Is it the same list as for round 1, or is there a new one?
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Originally posted by annemarie annemarie wrote:

How do we go about finding beta readers for round 2?  I've never made it this far before.  Is it the same list as for round 1, or is there a new one?

A new post with a new list will be made for round 2. 
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I did not make it into round 2, but if no one else creates a beta list I will.
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