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Beta Readers, Alpha Readers, and Critique Groups – What’s the Difference?

May 8, 2026 by Kelley Lindberg Leave a Comment

What’s the difference between alpha readers, critique groups, beta readers, sensitivity readers, developmental editors, and all the other reader/editor types out there? And what are we writers supposed to do with them all? Each one has a role to play in making your story the best it can be, whether you’re polishing your manuscript to […]

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