Get Reader Feedback Before You Publish
Share your manuscript with beta readers through a secure, purpose-built portal. Control which chapters they see, collect structured feedback, and manage responses — all without giving up control of your work.
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Beta readers per book
0
Account requirements for readers
100%
Feedback privacy
1-click
Access revocation
Key Benefits
- Secure share links with chapter-level access control
- Structured feedback forms (ratings, inline comments, overall impressions)
- Track which readers have responded and which haven't
- Per-chapter feedback aggregation and analytics
- Password protection and expiration dates
- No account required for beta readers
Problems We Solve
Emailing PDFs and hoping readers respond
Dedicated portal with tracking and reminders
Unstructured feedback in random email threads
Organized, categorized feedback per chapter
Sharing full manuscript with everyone
Chapter-level access control per reader
Feature Details
Secure Links
Generate unique share links with password protection and expiration dates.
Chapter Access Control
Choose exactly which chapters each reader can access.
Feedback Forms
Customizable feedback templates for ratings, comments, and impressions.
Inline Annotations
Readers can highlight text and leave contextual comments.
Response Tracking
See which readers have opened, read, and responded to your manuscript.
Feedback Dashboard
Aggregate and analyze feedback across all readers per chapter.
How It Works
Create Share Link
Generate a secure link with your chosen chapters and permissions.
Invite Readers
Send the link to your beta readers — they don't need a BookOS account.
Collect Feedback
Readers read in a clean interface and submit structured feedback.
Analyze & Act
Review aggregated feedback in your dashboard. Address issues chapter by chapter.
Manual vs. BookOS
| Feature | Manual / Other Tools | With BookOS |
|---|---|---|
| Sharing method | Email PDF attachments | Secure portal with access control |
| Feedback format | Unstructured emails | Structured forms with ratings |
| Tracking | No visibility | Open/read/respond tracking |
| Access control | All-or-nothing | Per-chapter permissions |
| Reader experience | Reading a PDF | Purpose-built reading interface |
Key Takeaways
- Structured feedback is 10x more actionable than email notes
- Chapter-level access control protects unpublished work
- Zero friction for readers — no account needed
"Beta readers can make or break your book. BookOS makes it easy to get organized, actionable feedback — not scattered opinions."