I will professionally beta read your ms and offer honest feedback

5.0
5.0

United States

I speak English

167 orders completed

Gig Summary

Former Education Specialist turned full-time writer.
About this Gig


What I offer: Beta reading that's closer to what you'd get with a high-priced developmental edit. I'll find what isn't working, why it isn't working, and how you can improve your manuscript. I also know when not to comment. If something's working, I won't say it's not just to make it appear as if I've 'worked harder.' A good beta knows when to say nothing at all.


I'll focus on:

My connection to the character (Am I rooting for them?)

Lack of tension/conflict in pages (Am I bored?)

Story arc (Am I satisfied?)

Info dumps (Am I yawning?)

Plot holes (Am I confused anywhere?)

Descriptions (Am I immersed?)


Why pick me: Because I care about you and your writing journey.


What you'll get:

HONEST but kind In-line comments.

Real-time reactions

Corrected dialogue tags/action beats

Corrected grammar/syntax (if I spot them)

Suggestions for improvement

5+ page reader report.

Someone willing to answer your questions and brainstorm long after you've accepted my order.


Preferred genres: Romance, rom com, mystery, thriller, spec, procedural, sci-fi, fantasy,

<3 sapphic books

No horror please and thanks!

Middle grade

Genre:

Other

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

25 reviews for this Gig
5.0

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Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    5
  • Quality of delivery
    5
  • Value of delivery
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    gr1ppy

    US

    United States

    5

    as expected, Chris made useful and thoughtful insights into my story. these will be valuable with the next draft.

    Up to $50

    Price

    10 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • S

    sephymartell

    CA

    Canada

    5

    Chris provided timely, relevant and detailed feedback. Their observations about my story were spot on, and helped me create a to-do list of exactly what I can do to restructure my story and what I need to add to it. They were eerily correct that it was a story where I was working out the world-building...

    $100-$200

    Price

    3 weeks

    Duration

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  • G

    gr1ppy

    US

    United States

    5

    Helpful ideas, thoughtful comments. This is my third time working with Christina. I recommend her work to others, and plan to hire her again. She meets deadlines and provides useful feedback. She does developmental work not just a typical beta reading

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • G

    gr1ppy

    US

    United States

    5

    fast response. useful suggestions.

    Helpful?
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    No
  • W

    whatshesaid

    AU

    Australia

    5

    Chris provides a fantastic beta reading service. She's great with understanding what makes a story work. Her profile states 'brutally honest feedback' - and that's exactly what I was looking for, as that's the most useful kind. She also answered some additional questions I had. 5 stars!

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
Reviews

25 reviews for this Gig
5.0

(23)
(1)
(0)
(1)
(0)
Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    5
  • Quality of delivery
    5
  • Value of delivery
    5
Sort By
Most relevant
  • G

    gr1ppy

    US

    United States

    5

    as expected, Chris made useful and thoughtful insights into my story. these will be valuable with the next draft.

    Up to $50

    Price

    10 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • S

    sephymartell

    CA

    Canada

    5

    Chris provided timely, relevant and detailed feedback. Their observations about my story were spot on, and helped me create a to-do list of exactly what I can do to restructure my story and what I need to add to it. They were eerily correct that it was a story where I was working out the world-building...

    $100-$200

    Price

    3 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • G

    gr1ppy

    US

    United States

    5

    Helpful ideas, thoughtful comments. This is my third time working with Christina. I recommend her work to others, and plan to hire her again. She meets deadlines and provides useful feedback. She does developmental work not just a typical beta reading

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • G

    gr1ppy

    US

    United States

    5

    fast response. useful suggestions.

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • W

    whatshesaid

    AU

    Australia

    5

    Chris provides a fantastic beta reading service. She's great with understanding what makes a story work. Her profile states 'brutally honest feedback' - and that's exactly what I was looking for, as that's the most useful kind. She also answered some additional questions I had. 5 stars!

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No