All Features

Beta Reader Management

Share your manuscript with confidence. Edda gives you professional-grade tools to protect your work, organize your beta readers, and collect the feedback that makes your book better.

Watermarked Protection

Every export carries invisible, reader-specific metadata embedded directly into your PDF, DOCX, and EPUB files. If your manuscript leaks, you will know exactly where it came from.

Structured Feedback

Collect star ratings, written responses, and structured questionnaires from every reader. No more chasing feedback across email threads and social media messages.

Complete Oversight

Track every reader's status from invitation to completed feedback. See who has your manuscript, which version they received, and when their feedback is due.

Reader Profiles

Know your readers inside and out

Build detailed profiles for every beta reader in your network. Track their contact information, preferred genres, reading speed, and content preferences so you always send the right manuscript to the right reader.

  • Name, email, and contact details in one place
  • Genre preferences and content sensitivity flags
  • Reading speed tracking for realistic deadline planning
  • Personal notes for relationship management
Beta Reader Profile
SM
Sarah Mitchell
sarah.mitchell@email.com
Active
Preferred Genres
Fantasy Romance
Reading Speed ~60 pages/day
Books Reviewed 7 manuscripts
Avg. Rating Given
Notes

Excellent at catching pacing issues. Prefers slow-burn romances. Available for reads March-June.

Export for Beta Readers
Export Format
PDF
DOCX
EPUB
Watermark Protection
Invisible metadata embedded in file
Reader-specific identifier: SM-2024-0847
Traceable if distributed without permission
Sending to
SM
Sarah Mitchell
Version 3.2 - Revised Draft
Export Watermarked PDF
Manuscript Protection

Invisible watermarks that protect your words

Every beta reader export carries invisible, reader-specific metadata embedded deep within the file. Not a visible watermark that distracts your readers, but a forensic fingerprint that traces back to the exact person if your manuscript ever surfaces where it should not.

  • PDF, DOCX, and EPUB formats all supported
  • Unique identifier per reader, per export
  • Completely invisible to readers during normal use
  • Track which version was sent and when
NDA & Feedback

Agreements tracked, feedback organized

Record when each reader signed their NDA, set expiration dates, and never lose track of who has agreed to what. When their feedback arrives, collect it through structured forms with star ratings, written responses, and custom questionnaires tailored to what you need to know.

  • NDA signed date and expiration tracking
  • Star ratings for pacing, characters, plot, and overall impression
  • Written feedback with per-chapter and overall comments
  • Deadline tracking so feedback arrives on schedule
Reader Status Dashboard
SM
Sarah Mitchell
Feedback Received
NDA Signed v3.2 Due: Mar 15
JR
James Rodriguez
Reading
NDA Signed v3.2 Due: Mar 20
62%
KL
Kim Larsson
Invited
NDA Pending Awaiting v3.2 Due: Apr 1
DW
Diana Washington
Completed
NDA Signed v3.1 Due: Mar 10 Awaiting feedback
Manuscript Versions
v3.2 - Revised Draft Current
Feb 18, 2026 - 87,420 words
Sarah M. James R.
v3.1 - Second Pass
Jan 30, 2026 - 84,215 words
Diana W. Sarah M.
v3.0 - Major Revision
Jan 10, 2026 - 81,900 words
Sarah M. Diana W. James R.
v2.0 - First Draft
Dec 1, 2025 - 76,340 words
Version Control

Every version, every reader, fully tracked

Manuscripts evolve. Edda tracks every version you create and records exactly which version each beta reader received. When feedback references a scene you have since rewritten, you will know whether it still applies or was already addressed in the latest draft.

  • Automatic version snapshots with word count tracking
  • See which readers have which version at a glance
  • Reading progress tracking per reader
  • Contextualize feedback against the version it was given for

Everything for beta reader management

All features included with every Edda purchase

Reader Profiles

  • Contact information storage
  • Genre & content preferences
  • Reading speed estimates
  • Relationship notes
  • Review history per reader

Manuscript Protection

  • Invisible watermark embedding
  • Reader-specific identifiers
  • PDF, DOCX, EPUB support
  • Leak traceability
  • Export audit log

NDA Tracking

  • Signed date recording
  • Expiration date tracking
  • NDA status per reader
  • Renewal reminders
  • Agreement history

Feedback Collection

  • Star ratings by category
  • Written feedback forms
  • Structured questionnaires
  • Per-chapter comments
  • Recommendation tracking

Status & Progress

  • Reader status pipeline
  • Reading progress tracking
  • Deadline management
  • Manuscript version per reader
  • At-a-glance dashboard

Beta Reader Exports

  • Watermarked PDF export
  • Watermarked DOCX export
  • Watermarked EPUB export
  • Beta reader-optimized formatting
  • Batch export for groups

Share your manuscript with confidence

Professional beta reader management is included with every Edda purchase. No add-ons, no subscriptions. Protect your work from day one.

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