Critters: The Sad Hearts of Damn Good Beta-Readers, and Where to Find Them.
Honesty and Passion. It's the beta-reader or Crit-Partner every writer wants, but is too afraid to ask for. If you've finished a manuscript, you know the feeling of wanting an honest beta-reader as well as you fear an honest beta-reader.

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