Hello Reader,
Join the early reader circle.
If you are interested in taking part as a beta reader or would like review any of Hallwrtye’s books, please get in touch below.
Active Opportunities
| Book | Opportunity |
|---|---|
| Hello Lily, Love | Closed. |
| The Damask Room | Closed. |
| Is This About the Dog’s Leg Sticking Out of the Ground in the Garden? | Currently looking for Beta Readers. |
| The Unremarkable Garden of Beatrice Lily | TBA (Register your interest) |
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Reader Groups
Stories pass through several hands before they reach the world. If you would like to be part of that journey, there are three ways to join the reading circle, each with its own place in the life of a book.
Beta Readers
Beta readers see the story while it is still taking shape. Their role is to help refine the manuscript by sharing their experience as readers.
What beta readers do:
- Give overall impressions of the story
- Highlight strong moments and weaker sections
- Comment on pacing, clarity, and engagement
- Share reactions to characters and plot developments
- Point out anything confusing, inconsistent, or immersion‑breaking
- Note favourite and least favourite parts
- Ask questions that arose while reading
What is not required: No editing, no technical critique, no specialist analysis. Just honest reactions from a reader’s perspective.
ARC Readers
ARC readers receive a near‑final version shortly before publication. Their focus is on the reading experience and supporting the book’s launch.
What ARC readers do:
- Read an advance copy before release
- Spot small issues such as typos or formatting glitches
- Share general impressions of the story
- Post an honest review on Amazon, Goodreads, or social media at launch
- Optional: share the book with others if they enjoyed it
What is not required: No developmental feedback. No detailed critique. Simply early reading and honest reviews.
Free Copy Reviewers
Free Copy Reviewers receive the finished published book at no cost. This group is ideal for readers who want to support the author without joining early‑stage feedback rounds.
What Free Copy Reviewers do:
- Receive a complimentary digital copy of the final book
- Read at their own pace
- Post an honest review on Amazon, Goodreads, or social media
- Optional: recommend the book to others if they wish
What is not required: No deadlines, no pre‑release reading, no feedback obligations beyond an honest review.