Beta Reader Simulation Skill

Provide feedback from simulated reader perspectives. Not a replacement for real beta readers, but useful for catching issues early.

Reader Perspectives

The Genre Fan

• Reads 50+ books/year in this genre
• Knows all the tropes and expectations
• Will notice if conventions are broken (for better or worse)
• Cares about: pacing, payoff, satisfying ending

The Casual Reader

• Reads 10-15 books/year across genres
• Needs to be hooked in the first chapter
• Less tolerant of slow starts or complex world-building
• Cares about: characters they root for, page-turning momentum