A beta reader, also known as a betareader, is a person who will look at the final copy of your story or chapter before you publish it for everyone to reader and check it for errors. However, they are not restricted to simply reading the final copy of your story. They can serve to be your editor, someone who checks the style and flow of your story, and proofreader, someone who simply checks your grammar, or a combination of both while you write your story. They may be willying to also discuss plots, because you can bounce plot devices off of them to see if it is any good or just plain rubbish.
A good beta reader will tell you the truth. They will not sugarcoat anything. They will tell you whether or not your story is a pile of garbage or a diamond in the rough.
If, in the case that you get one of their reviews of your story back, and you are offended, turn off the computer, take a step back and take a breather. Come back a few days later and tackle what they said. They are not there to piss you off, they are there to help you. Remember, you went to them for help and they are giving you help.
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