Today’s question is an important one for anyone using beta readers or critique groups:
I have a beta reader for my novel. She has had some good things to say, but I don’t agree with some of the changes she suggested. Should I trust that she is right? How do I know if her advice is good?
Welcome to my newest blog series: Ask the Editor! Today I am going to start with one of the most common questions I get in my inbox:
I know the first novel in a series is supposed to “stand alone,” but what exactly does this mean? Do I have to tie up all the loose ends? Won’t ending on a cliffhanger get readers to buy the next book?
Ellen Brock 