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The BetaBooks Blog

News about BetaBooks, with thoughts on writing, reading, and publishing sprinkled in.

Interview with B. Ivy Woods

B. Ivy Woods, author of the novella Love in the Capitol, is realeasing her novel Conspiracy in the Capitol on June 4. She took a moment to talk with me about reaching her audience, what she loves about being an author, and of course, her new book.

5 Reasons why the idea of "Selling Out" is nonsense

All artists have to deal with the idea of “Selling Out.” Even if no one has called a sell-out or accused you of wanting to sell out, the concept floats through the aether – sinking into our minds, fortifying doubts, and making us question our decisions. This is a load of nonsense. Here are 5 reasons why.

5 Reasons Now is the Best Time to be an Author

I can hear you objecting. “Oh, really?” you say? But yes. Yes. It is indeed the best time to be an author. The topic comes up from time to time so I figured I would give you all my top five reasons why this is true, even now. Reasons #1 ...

Interview with E.M. Graham

E.M. Graham is releasing An Errant Witch, the third in her Witch Kin Chronicles series. She talks about her love of travel, being a multi-genre writer, and her journey as an indie author.

How to Run a Beta Read

BetaBooks exists to help authors interact with both their beta readers and all the feedback their readers give them during the beta. But what is a beta read? When should you do it? How should you run it? And what is the point of doing one? Since that's what we're all about, I thought I'd take a moment to talk about it.