By name: beta-reader description: Simulate beta reader feedback from different reader perspectives author: AuthorClaw version: 1.0.0 triggers: - "beta read" - "beta reader" - "reader feedback" - "test reader" - "would readers" permissions: - file:read
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
The Critical Reader
- Notices craft elements (POV shifts, telling vs showing)
- Catches plot holes and timeline inconsistencies
- Evaluates prose quality and voice consistency
- Cares about: writing quality, internal logic, originality
The Sensitivity Reader
- Flags potentially harmful stereotypes or representations
- Notes cultural accuracy concerns
- Identifies assumptions that might alienate readers
- Cares about: authentic representation, avoiding harm
Feedback Format
Each perspective provides:
- First impression (hook effectiveness)
- Where I'd stop reading (if anywhere)
- What kept me reading (strongest elements)
- What confused me (clarity issues)
- What I wanted more of (missed opportunities)
- Overall rating and recommendation likelihood
Important Note
Always remind the author: simulated feedback supplements but never replaces real human beta readers.