#117: Exploring the World of Beta and Sensitivity Reading with Julie Taylor from The Spun Yarn

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“As I kid I was like, I would love to get paid to read.” - Julie Taylor
In today’s episode, I’m sitting down to chat with Julie Taylor, Chief Operating Officer at The Spun Yarn - a company that offers paid beta reading and sensitivity reading services to authors. Here’s a preview of what’s included:
[06:15] How does The Spun Yarn create a perfect matching system between its authors and its beta readers?
[15:37] When would an author need this type of service? How is it different than working with an editor?
[31:14] The beta-readers-questioning-method and thinking process.
[47:28] Making changes throughout the years thanks to feedback given by both authors and beta readers.
Links mentioned in this episode:

• The Spun Yarn website
• The Spun Yarn on Facebook
• The Spun Yarn on LinkedIn
• The Spun Yarn on X

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1. Young Readers and Beta Reading Services (00:00:00)

2. Spun Yarn (00:03:45)

3. Beta Reading & Feedback Importance (00:13:35)

4. Feedback Quality and Affordable Editorial Services (00:20:52)

5. Beta Readers in Story Development (00:31:21)

6. The Value of Feedback in Editing (00:42:05)

7. The Spun Yarn (00:50:11)

8. Podcast Episode (00:58:15)