by Lexi Greene | Dec 11, 2025 | Self Publishing Insiders Podcast
Cameron Sutter, the inventor of Plottr, joins us again to talk about new Plottr features, their Virtual Beta Readers, and the charity work they are supporting with their Plot for Good campaign. Episode Notes Cameron Sutter is a sci-fi/fantasy author and the inventor...
by Sarah Kuiken | May 10, 2023 | Author How-To & Mindset
You’ve probably heard more than once that beta readers and/or ARC readers are critical to the self-publishing process. Adding to the confusion, you may hear talk of using alpha readers too. What’s the difference between all these reader types? Do you need beta...
by Kevin Tumlinson | Oct 23, 2017 | Author How-To & Mindset
In Part 1 of this two-part series, we talked about why street teams are a nutritious part of your healthy author strategy. In Part 2, we’re going to dive into some best practices for putting your street team to work on your behalf. How to Use Your Street Team Now that...
by Kevin Tumlinson | Oct 16, 2017 | Author How-To & Mindset
Street teams, beta readers, first readers—there are a lot of names for this group of loyal followers who volunteer to help authors do their work better and faster. Regardless of what you call them, though, a street team can be an invaluable part of your author...
