IN PERSON To Beta or Not To Beta, That is the Question
One-Day Workshop | Friday, November 13, 2026 | 10am-12pm MT
Instructor: Mary Lynn Cloghesy
MEMBER PRICE: $45.00
NON-MEMBER PRICE: $60.00
This workshop will focus on the dos and don'ts of beta testing a longer work-in-progress: what it entails, what can derail an author, when to conduct one, and how to proceed. Most importantly, attendees will learn how to interpret the results as this is where most authors get stuck. This offering includes takeaway materials such as a template to engage beta testers, a spreadsheet to help authors stay organized, and a mock instructional letter.
This is an in person class held at the Alexandra Writers Centre Society.
Mary Lynn Cloghesy is a writer and editor from Calgary, Alberta, as well as the founder of the Leadership Literary Lab, a program for nonfiction authors. She holds a master’s degree in critical and creative writing, has been nominated for the Claymore and Aurora awards, and has placed in literary competitions for Dreamers and Tadpole magazines. Her published work ranges from flash fiction to memoir. She also writes articles on healthy living, and co-hosts a retreat for aspiring authors in Banff National Park.
Fiction website: https://marylynncloghesy.com/
Nonfiction website: https://leadershipliterarylab.com/
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