Another beta-reading link

[lizvogel]

Browsing through old archives, I came across this post by Pat Wrede, which may be the single best thing written about the beta-reading process ever. The first couple of paragraphs nail a lot of what writer and beta should discuss up front before ever setting pen to manuscript. The rest describes exactly what a proper beta-reading involves.

Frankly, Pat's whole critique tag should be required reading for anyone about to embark on a beta-reading relationship. I certainly intend on using it for discussion material, if I can ever find another potential beta....