I will be your gay lgbtq sensitivity beta reader

4.9
4.9

United Kingdom

I speak English

50 orders completed

Author and English teacher

I'm a gay fiction author of two novels 'Two Million' and 'The Space Between Galaxies.' I've also been an English language teacher for over a decade. I've been a sensitivity beta reader on here for the...

Level 2

Has met high performance criteria and has a proven track record for meeting client expectations.

About this Gig

I want to help you craft authentic gay and queer characters, as well as helping create a text that can be enjoyed by LGBTQ readers. I also offer honest constructive criticism of your opening, pacing, characters, plot, description, dialogue, and grammar. I am very happy to read anything from young adult to literary fiction to erotica.


Below are some examples of topics I discuss with writers:

- Realistic representations of gay sex and gay peoples attitudes to sex and relationships.

- What will be offputting or offensive to an LGBTQ reader.

- Whether homophobia is represented enough, sensitively, and realistically especially within a historical period or fantasy world.

- Understanding of trauma experienced by LGBT individuals and how this can affect their relationship to family and society.

- Representations of gay and queer culture and differences between the two, i.e. their relationship to identity politics.

Genre:

Action

Horror/ thriller

Literary fiction

Mystery

Romance

Language:

English

Delivery style preference

Please inform the freelancer of any preferences or concerns regarding the use of AI tools in the completion and/or delivery of your order.

Reviews

29 reviews for this Gig
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    4.9
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    kduffyauthor

    US

    United States

    5

    Alex's beta read for my first MM Romance was fantastic. He was really honest which is rare and so helpful for me personally. His insights were spot on, and he gave me examples of exactly where I could implement changes. I appreciate not only his professionalism, but also that he met my deadline and was thorough with a great attention to detail.

    $50-$100

    Price

    5 days

    Duration

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    authorabhunter

    GB

    United Kingdom

    4.7

    Really glad with the final result. Very helpful and detailed feedback that I can use to take my story further!

    Up to $50

    Price

    5 days

    Duration

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    trentonnezzy

    US

    United States

    5

    Very understanding and helpful! Was willing to help enlighten me on my very real questions about my weird novella!

    $50-$100

    Price

    8 days

    Duration

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    saratobias

    US

    United States

    5

    Alex did a wonderful job reading through my manuscript and pointing out issues that might be problematic. I appreciate the feedback and highly recommend them for any type of beta reading an author might need for any LGBTQ+. I will be reaching out again in the future.

    $200-$400

    Price

    13 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • C

    calindra

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    This was my second time working with Alex as a sensitivity reader for an upcoming novel, and I continue to be impressed with his thoughtful, professional approach. His comments and suggestions will truly make my book more enjoyable for everyone.

    $50-$100

    Price

    7 days

    Duration

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    Helpful?
    Yes
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Reviews

29 reviews for this Gig
4.9

(29)
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Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    5
  • Quality of delivery
    4.9
  • Value of delivery
    4.9
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Most relevant
  • K
    image-docs

    kduffyauthor

    US

    United States

    5

    Alex's beta read for my first MM Romance was fantastic. He was really honest which is rare and so helpful for me personally. His insights were spot on, and he gave me examples of exactly where I could implement changes. I appreciate not only his professionalism, but also that he met my deadline and was thorough with a great attention to detail.

    $50-$100

    Price

    5 days

    Duration

    Worksample image
    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • A

    authorabhunter

    GB

    United Kingdom

    4.7

    Really glad with the final result. Very helpful and detailed feedback that I can use to take my story further!

    Up to $50

    Price

    5 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • T

    trentonnezzy

    US

    United States

    5

    Very understanding and helpful! Was willing to help enlighten me on my very real questions about my weird novella!

    $50-$100

    Price

    8 days

    Duration

    Worksample image
    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • S

    saratobias

    US

    United States

    5

    Alex did a wonderful job reading through my manuscript and pointing out issues that might be problematic. I appreciate the feedback and highly recommend them for any type of beta reading an author might need for any LGBTQ+. I will be reaching out again in the future.

    $200-$400

    Price

    13 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • C

    calindra

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    This was my second time working with Alex as a sensitivity reader for an upcoming novel, and I continue to be impressed with his thoughtful, professional approach. His comments and suggestions will truly make my book more enjoyable for everyone.

    $50-$100

    Price

    7 days

    Duration

    Worksample image
    Helpful?
    Yes
    No

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