My long awaited book about my first trip to Haiti is very, VERY close to being published. I feel for the most part the bulk of it is finished and at this point I am looking for a few people I can trust to proof read it. All that remains is the final cover, converting to e-book formats and submitting. Judging from the 5-6 people who have already read it, it should take about 2-3 days reading a few hours a night, however, one of the test readers read it in a single day. So far the reviews have been positive, but I would like to have about 8-10 more people test read it before I launch it near the end of the month. I am basically looking for grammatical mistakes (missing periods for example) or other glaring flaws, storyline holes, etc.
I would prefer if the test readers:
– Are people I have at least met and/or trust, but would prefer that they are not close friends or family members. Probably better if it isn’t anyone actually involved in the story. I want strangers unfamiliar with it to read it.
– Can do it in no more than 4-5 days
– Would be willing to read an electronic version sent by email
– Can take good notes and mistakes
If you are interested in helping out, please shoot me an email or leave a comment below. Thanks!
I would be happy to read it. We do not know each other, but we have several mutual friends.
You don’t know me, but I read your blog every day and have bought one of your crash courses. I would love to test read your book if you don’t have enough volunteers that you know and trust.
Hello, Michael:
I don’t know if you remember me. I am the aunt of Stephen and Christy and Ginny’s mother. I fixed your black shirt when you were in Birmingham. Anyhow, my daughter, Meredith, follows your blog from time to time and suggested I check it out today.. She knows I am a stickler for grammar and spelling and I guess she thought I might be willing to proofread your book, which I am. I am a fast reader and LOVE to pick out grammar and composition errors. 🙂 Let me know if I can help.
Bell Woods
Hi Michael, I wouldn’t mind reading your book to identify the things you are looking for. I attended your Amittyville, NY class in 2009. Electronic version is cool since I use my IPAD everyday. Thanks.
My next door neighbour reads like crazy (easy 3-4 books a week) – she doesn’t know you at all, but I’m sure she would give you a review if you’d like to send her a copy 😀
Michael:
I have a regular column for a few local newspapers and have also written for some national pubs. Glad to if you still need the help although my character is very questionable.
Cory