Publishing Pusher with Dr. Annette WestEpisode 76 — Talking All Books | Reflecting & RefiningGuest facilitator: Anna Roseboro (Coach Up Podcast)Host: Dr. Annette West (JATN Publishing)Episode SummaryThis week, trusted ministry, publishing, and editing partner Anna Roseboro takes the lead to run a mini–masterclass on getting high-quality feedback and tightening a manuscript before publication. You’ll learn how to define your audience, clarify your purpose and message, choose and brief beta readers, and apply Anna’s “Five E’s” revision framework to elevate clarity, credibility, and impact. Dr. West concludes with practical encouragement to be open to feedback and strive for “edit-ready” work before submitting it.What You’ll Learn (Highlights)Audience • Purpose • Message (APM)Pin down who you’re writing for, why you’re writing (inform, persuade, inspire, entertain), and what readers should know/do after reading.Profile readers: age, region/culture, language proficiency, prior knowledge, time available, and professional context.Your Message—1-Sentence TestFill-in template:“This book is designed to [inform/persuade/inspire/entertain] [target audience] to [specific action/understanding].”Share this with beta readers so their feedback stays focused.Choosing the Right Beta ReadersAim for three perspectives when possible:Topic expert (accuracy, depth)Genre/format expert (structure, layout, market fit)Target-audience reader (clarity, relevance, engagement)Compensation norms: approximately $11–$33/hour (average ≈ $20/hour); some charge $0.03–$0.04/word; professional, genre-specialized readers often start at around $40/hour.Prepare Beta Readers (so feedback is helpful)Please send a clean copy (run your own grammar/spell checks first).Agree on file format & markup method (Word comments, Google Docs, PDF, etc.).Please provide your APM and message sentence, along with the exact prompts (see templates below).Reader-Group Method (fast cycle)Small group (4 ppl): 12–15 minutes per writer on 5–7 pages, rotating roles and prompts:Reader 1: Greatest Strength & “Hungry for More” (where to develop).Reader 2: Tiny Tweaks & “What Blew My Mind” (keep + polish).Reader 3: Celebrate Surprises & Clarify Confusion (what to refine).Anna’s Five E’s: A Revision ChecklistExpand – Add needed detail, examples, and credible sources; show don’t (just) tell.Explain – Spell out reasons, implications, and definitions (esp. jargon).Exchange – Swap vague words for precise ones; prefer active verbs; rearrange sentences/paragraphs for flow.Expunge – Cut repetition, filler, and distracting tangents that cloud the message.Enliven – Use concrete nouns and sensory images to put ideas “on their feet.”Quality MindsetAim for an edit-ready version before submitting it to a professional editor or querying.Be teachable—if multiple readers flag the same issue, address it.“Done” is good; “done well” is better—protect your name and your witness.Copy-and-Use Prompts for Beta ReadersStrength: “What’s the strongest element here—and why?”More, please: “Where would added detail/examples help?”Tiny tweaks: “Name one small change that would lift quality.”Mind-blown: “What idea/approach here would you borrow, and why?”Surprises: “What was original or thought-provoking?”Confusion: “What felt unclear? What needs definition or context?”Action Steps for Authors This WeekWrite your message sentence (see template above).Create a one-page APM profile of your target reader.Line up 3 beta readers (topic, genre/format, target reader) and brief them with the prompts.Run a 5–7 page test through Anna’s three-reader rotation and apply the Five E’s.Incorporate consensus feedback, then proceed to professional editing.Quotable“The process of getting it written is just one part of getting it right.” — Anna Roseboro.Connect & Be FeaturedWant to be a guest on Publishing Pusher? Dr. West welcomes clean, family-friendly books (faith-aligned or simply wholesome—no explicit language or sexual content).Networking bonus: Strong fits may be referred to other podcasters and platforms.Contact JATN Publishing: Visit the website or YouTube channel to explore past Talking All Books sessions and resources.Programming note: This episode will also appear on the Jerry Royce Live network.Closing BlessingYou are blessed to be a blessing. If you serve King Jesus, be the visible manifestation of His invisible presence.
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