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Join Reader Guild as a free reader and get early access to manuscripts from real authors. Be an Alpha or Beta reader — and help shape the books of tomorrow.

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Readers
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Authors
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Books Read

Three Ways to Read Early

Choose the type of reader you want to be. You can be all three — on different books, at different times.

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Alpha Reader

Alpha Reader

Read very early drafts and give big-picture feedback on plot, characters, and structure. Perfect if you love diving deep.

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Beta Reader

Beta Reader

Read a complete (or near-complete) manuscript and give detailed feedback. You're the author's last line of defense before publishing.

How It Works for Readers

Get started in minutes. No cost. No catch.

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Sign up for free

Create your reader profile in 2 minutes. It's 100% free — always.

2

Set your preferences

Tell us what genres you love and what kind of reader you are — Alpha or Beta.

3

Apply to campaigns

Browse manuscripts from real authors and apply to the ones that excite you.

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Read & give feedback

Get early access to books, give feedback, and help shape the stories you love.

Readers Love Reader Guild

Join thousands of readers who get books before anyone else.

I've read over 40 books through Reader Guild before they hit the shelves. It's like being a VIP in the book world. And it's completely free!

Sarah M.
Romance Reader

As a beta reader here, I get to give real feedback that actually shapes the books I love. Authors genuinely listen. This platform is different.

James T.
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Reader

I found my new favorite author on Reader Guild before anyone else had even heard of them. That feeling of discovery is priceless.

Priya K.
Thriller Reader

What You Get as a Free Reader

Free early access to unpublished manuscripts
Direct connection with real authors
Your feedback genuinely shapes the final book
Build your reading resume and reputation
No subscription, no fees — ever
Choose only the genres and books you love
Set your own pace and availability
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Reader Profile

Your personal reading passport

Genres
Romance, Thriller, Fantasy
Reader Type
Alpha + Beta
Turnaround
2–3 weeks
Books Reviewed
14
Reliability Score
★★★★★

Are You an Author?

Stop hunting for beta readers in Facebook groups and Discord servers. Launch a campaign on Reader Guild and reach thousands of passionate, vetted readers who are actively looking for books in your genre.

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Our readers are committed. They sign up because they want to help authors succeed.

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