While you are worrying about whether beta readers will steal your ideas, there is a more genuine threat on the horizon.
When offered a publishing contract, please do all your research before you sign. There are a number of fakes and scammers out…
Good tips on how to protect yourself when looking to be published.
Publication seems like a straightforward process when you’re first thinking of getting your work into print. But when dealing with copyright and legal contracts, a lot can go wrong. Publishing is a whole different field of expertise from writing; it’s worth taking the time to educate yourself so you can look after yourself.
Writing with Weasels: Warning to writers