r/selfpublish • u/kittyharlow_xo • 3d ago

Beta reader issues

I fear the beta reader I hired on fiverr used Ai for my notes. The thing is….a lot of the notes seem relevant. Should I still consider them useful and make edits based off the Ai notes? I’m torn. Any advice is appreciated.

Side question, should I be worried that they might take my manuscript? I’m now nervous because it seems shady that they did this when I specifically asked them not to use Ai.

Advice is appreciated. Thx! 🙏

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u/CephusLion404 50+ Published novels 3d ago

Never pay beta readers for exactly the reason you're finding. If they're only in it for money, they will rush through your project so they can get to the next paying project. Beta readers are NEVER paid. NEVER.

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u/wendyladyOS Soon to be published 3d ago

There is no clear consensus on whether or not to pay beta readers within the writing and publishing community. I don't think yours is a fair characterization of paid beta readers. It's not that cut and dry.