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I will beta reader, beta reader fantasy, romance beta reader, alpha reader
beta reader, beta reader fantasy, romance beta reader, alpha reader
Welcome! I’m John, a passionate and detail oriented reader dedicated to helping authors improve their stories. I provide honest, thoughtful, and constructive feedback on plot development, character de...
About this Gig
Are you looking for a sharp, honest beta reader who truly understands your story and helps you elevate it to a professional level?
As your dedicated beta/alpha reader, I focus on clarity, pacing, emotional impact, and overall storytelling quality.
You'll receive comprehensive feedback on:
- Inline Feedback
- Plot structure and pacing
- Character development and consistency
- Dialogue authenticity
- World-building (especially fantasy)
- Tone, tension, and genre expectations
- Reader engagement and emotional impact
My Services Include:
- Full reader report covering pacing, plot holes, character arcs, dialogue
- Beta reading for romance, fantasy, horror/thriller, mystery, sci-fi
- Feedback on tone, voice, and audience fit (YA, adult, general readers)
- Notes aligned to APA, MLA, Harvard, or CMOS
- Light proofreading notes alongside the critique
- 5,000 to 80,000 words depending on package
- English and Spanish manuscripts welcome
Why Work With Me?
- Delivery in 4 to 8 days depending on package
- Unlimited revisions on Standard and Premium
- Honest, constructive critique, not just praise
- Clear, conversational communication throughout
Message me or place your order to get start
Language:
English
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German
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.
FAQ
Do you use AI in your analyses or writeups?
No. I do not use AI in any aspect of my work.
What does your beta read service include?
I will read and analyze your text and provide a separate editorial report with four sections: an overall summary assessment and detailed assessments of structure, style, and language. Reports typically average approximately 1000 words for full-length novels.
Do you mark up the document as you go?
No. Inline commentary is part of a different service, Developmental Editing, which I offer at https://www.fiverr.com/decillis/provide-substantive-developmental-editing.
What genres do you read?
I am highly flexible and read nearly all genres, fiction and non-fiction, all the way from children's books through YA and adult fiction.
Is there a limit to how long my book can be?
Due to my scheduling limitations, at present, I am generally only accepting beta reads for texts which are under 100,000 words. I have worked on longer texts in the past and may again at some point.
Are you willing to read part of a book?
Yes. I am happy to read whatever portion of a book you wish to share.
Do you do Amazon reviews?
No, I do not do Amazon reviews, either as part of or after a beta reading job. Sorry.
Do you hire people to read books?
No. I perform all analyses myself. I do not subcontract anything.
Can I pay extra for faster delivery?
Sometimes. I accept rush orders if my workload permits it; rush fees will depend on how quickly you need the work and how busy my schedule already is. This is typically only possible for shorter works.
