50 Tips for Writing.

17. Get a Beta reader

If you really doubt your ability to spell even with a spell check, get a Beta reader, one who has a backbone and will tell you how suckful you are without offending you. My friend Ryu is one of the closest confidents I have on Earth but she will step up and laugh at how suckful a particular chapter has been if she needs to. If all your friends are too nice to spare your feelings, request for an Editor. There is a huge difference between constructive criticism and unnecessary bashful criticism. Whether you accept or reject any forms of criticism is up to you but if your Beta reader doesn't have a strong peace of mind and a strong will and point out all your flaws, you're much better off without even having one. Having a useless Editor means you're screwed so find one who can get their facts straight.