I will beta read and critique your manuscript, book or ebook

United States

I speak English

Going Above and Beyond

Hi, I'm Clara Smith, PhD, a self-published author, ghostwriter, beta reader, book editor, and publishing coach. I have seven years of experience working as a critique specialist at a publishing house...
About this Gig

Are you looking for an honest beta reader?


As an author, you can become too close to your own work to notice problems that a fresh reader will immediately see. Maybe the pacing feels slow, a character lacks depth, a scene is confusing, or your story simply does not create the emotional impact you intended.


I will professionally beta read and critique your manuscript, book, or ebook from both a reader's and a literary perspective. With my background in English and Literature, I will provide honest, thoughtful, and constructive feedback to help you understand what works, what needs attention, and where your manuscript can become stronger.


My feedback can cover:

  • Where readers may lose interest
  • Plot holes, inconsistencies, or confusing sections
  • Weak or underdeveloped characters
  • Pacing problems & unnecessary scenes
  • Dialogue that feels unnatural
  • Scenes that need more emotional impact
  • Storylines that need more development
  • Places where the writing becomes unclear or repetitive
  • What is working well and should be kept


My focus is to help you see your manuscript through your readers' eyes before you publish.


Ready to receive actionable feedback to refine your book? Message me now!

Genre:

Literary fiction

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Memoir/ biography

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Mystery

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Romance

Language:

English

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