Thursday, June 11, 2015

Wanted: Beta Readers for Silver Rose

*Deep breath* Another big step for me!! Now that I officially published my novella, A Dream Not Imagined, in both kindle and paperback edition (the paperback will be up on Amazon.com in about 3-5 days), I feel it's time to search out beta readers for my full-length fantasy novel, Silver Rose!

(Mock cover for Silver Rose!)

I'm doing one last editing read-through before I plan to send it out to beta readers. I should probably be finished in a week or two... so, anyone up for reading a 190,000+ word novel? =D

     Beta reading would include: 
  • Reading through the novel 
  • Keeping an eye out for spelling/punctuation/grammar mistakes
  • Noting any storywise errors (breaks in the flow of the story, flat characters, dragging on, etc.)
  • Giving me an overview and your honest thoughts on the story

 NOTE: And be gentle with me. If you tell me the story of my heart is a wretched, pathetic tale that doesn't deserve to see the light of day, I might cry. Okay, I will cry. *Ahem* That's the nervous writer in me talking.

In order to qualify for beta-reading, you should love to read (a.k.a., read a lot!) *smiles* And I would prefer that you enjoy fantasy/Christian allegories and don't mind long books!

I already have three people who volunteered to beta-read Silver Rose. I would love to have two or so more! So if you're interested, please email me at swordmaidenofthelight@gmail.com.

Also, if anyone can tell me how to convert Microsoft Word documents into e-reader compatible files, that would be great! :D

So that's that! Let me know soon if you're interested, or if you have any questions! :) :)

Blessings! <3
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  1. AnonymousJune 11, 2015 at 7:35 PM

    To make a book e-reader friendly...go from Word into a PDF - or if you're using an Amazon related service, they might do that for you - I can't remember - that might be someone else. Eeeek - I can ask someone else at the office who actually deals with that sort of thing.

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    1. Shantelle MaryJune 12, 2015 at 11:43 AM

      Okay, thanks! :) I did ask another author, so I might have it figured out.... hopefully! I will let you know if I need more help! :)

      Blessings!!

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  2. RissiJune 11, 2015 at 8:09 PM

    Congrats! Wishing you all the best with this, Shantelle. If I weren't behind on review books, I'd definitely enjoy reading this. But I'll come around to it when it's officially out in the world. :)

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    1. Shantelle MaryJune 12, 2015 at 11:45 AM

      Thank you, Rissi! Oh, and I totally understand how it is to be behind on reading, and busy and all that! I've had to turn down a few reading projects as well, because I know I'd just be too stressed if I tried to fit them in! :p

      Anyway, thanks again! I hope you will enjoy it once it releases! ^_^

      Blessings!

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  3. Skye HoffertJune 12, 2015 at 11:26 AM

    Wow you must write a lot, good for you. :)

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    1. Shantelle MaryJune 12, 2015 at 11:46 AM

      Thank you, Skye!! :) Haha, I try anyway! Hopefully I'll get a big chunk done for the sequel during Camp NaNoWriMo this next month! :)

      Blessings!

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  4. RaechelJune 12, 2015 at 12:54 PM

    Aww, I totally know what you mean about 'be gentle with me...because I may cry if not'! That is SO me. That's one reason I am so nervous to have beta-readers for my story when I'm at that point! But don't worry - I will be VERY gentle with any comments I have after I betaread yours. :)

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    1. Shantelle MaryJune 12, 2015 at 5:42 PM

      I'm glad to know you understand, Raechel!! It is pretty nerve-wracking... but I think I'll be okay! Especially if you know how I feel! ^__^

      Thanks bunches!! :)

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  5. UnknownJune 12, 2015 at 7:21 PM

    Hey Shantelle! If you want to convert a DOC to a MOBI file, check out this converter website. http://ebook.online-convert.com/convert-to-mobi
    Or this website from DOC to PDF. http://convertonlinefree.com
    And this website converts DOC to ePUB. http://go4convert.com/ToEpub
    Or, if you send me the word doc I can do it for you. :D
    For all the kindle users out there, you can take the word doc and email it to your send-to-kindle email address. That's what I usually do. (And theres more services out there, just google it!)

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    1. Shantelle MaryJune 12, 2015 at 8:41 PM

      Thanks for the info, Amanda!! I will definitely let you know if I need more help!! :) :)

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  6. sparrowbeanJune 15, 2015 at 11:24 AM

    Hey Shantelle! I only just saw this post... and then I saw that you already had fourteen people. I really enjoyed A Dream Not Imagined, and I'm wondering if I'm too late to beta-read Silver Rose?

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    1. Shantelle MaryJune 15, 2015 at 3:49 PM

      Hi Sierra! If you are the Sierra that already emailed me about beta reading, then consider yourself a beta reader! ^_^

      If not, well, email me at swordmaidenofthelight@gmail.com, and we can try to work something out! :)

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