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Mia Garay

I help authors sharpen their stories with clear, reader-first feedback while trying to finish one of my own. This newsletter blends three things: the lessons I learn as a beta reader, the ups and downs of writing my first novel, and glimpses into the everyday struggles of my real life. So whether you’re a fellow writer, a curious reader, or finding your own place in between, there’s something here for you.

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Need a Beta Reader?

Are you looking for a beta reader? I beta read with one goal in mind: to give you a real reader’s experience of your story. I’m not here to polish your sentences or restructure your chapters. What I will do is tell you where the story worked for me, where it didn’t, and why. My feedback comes as in-line comments, a written report, and a follow-up email so you can ask questions. I only take on books I connect with—because that’s the only way I can give your book the attention it deserves. And...